Purpose

This specification covers requirements and recommendations for the heat treatment of wrought aluminum alloy raw materials (See 8.2.1) by producers. It supersedes AMS-H-6088 and replaces MIL-H-6088.

Tempers

Aluminum alloy tempers are described in SAE AS1990 and ANSI H35.1.

Other Alloys

This specification may be used for alloys other than those specified herein providing temperatures, times, and quenchant are specified.

Other Heat Treatment

Parts (See 8.2.2)

Made from wrought raw material shall be heat treated in accordance with AMS2770.

Castings and Parts Made from Castings

Are not covered by this specification; heat treatment of aluminum castings and parts made from such castings is covered by AMS2771.

Temper Conversion

Warehouses, distributors, etc., shall conform to 3.8.

Procedure for Response-to-Heat-Treatment Tests

Shall conform to 3.9.