TB 26-07 Aluminum Alloy 2219 Material Guidance
NASA has issued a technical bulletin warning about defects that can occur when aluminum alloy 2219 is manufactured. These defects can make the material more susceptible to corrosion and affect its performance in anodic surface treatments. Improper manufacturing processes are blamed.
Why it's good news: It alerts them to potential problems with this widely used material, allowing them to take steps to avoid these issues in their own projects.
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