AN alloy for which many uses are predicted in the aircraft industry is beryllium copper. The best known applications so far are found in instrument parts, beryllium copper being non-magnetic, and in adjustable-pitch propeller hub cones and retractable landing gear parts, where good wear resistance is required. The alloy also has possibilities in the working of magnesium. In magnesium working machines must be kept free from chips, tools must be kept sharp, and plenty of lubrication must be provided to avoid fire. Special tools have been designed to keep down friction heat, and they should be used in working with magnesium. These tools have wider clearance angles and their surfaces are smaller than tools used with other materials. The comparatively high hardness and shock resistance of beryllium copper permits it to be used for non-sparking hand tools such as hammers, chisels, wrenches, wrecking bars, drift pins and scrapers.


    Access

    Check access

    Check availability in my library

    Order at Subito €


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Beryllium Copper in the Aircraft Industry


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1941-08-01


    Size :

    2 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



    Beryllium copper usage grows in auto industry

    Lorenz, C. | Tema Archive | 1982


    Beryllium Structures for Aircraft

    Barnett, F. E. / Finn, J. M. / Koch, L. C. | SAE Technical Papers | 1966


    Beryllium structures for aircraft

    Barnett, F.E. / Finn, J.M. / Koch, L.C. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1966


    BERYLLIUM COPPER ALLOY WROUGHT

    SAE Technical Papers | 1939


    BERYLLIUM-COPPER ALLOY Wrought

    SAE Technical Papers | 1941