Effect of sheet thickness on the anisotropy and thickness distribution for AA2024-T4

In this study, the effect of sheet thickness on the anisotropy and thickness distribution at room temperature (RT) was investigated for AA2024-T4 sheets. The anisotropy was determined using automated strain measurement with a grid analysis and profile-projector methods. The results indicate that the effects of the thicknesses of 0.8 mm, 1 mm, and 2 mm on the anisotropy were insignificant. In addition to the anisotropy measurement, the thickness variation of the specimens was also monitored. Besides the anisotropy values, no significant differences were observed between various thicknesses and directions.