The set of properties that 7075-T6 aluminium offers make it a solid choice for universal use in a variety of industries, while remaining a favourite for the industries of aerospace, marine, and transportation due to its excellent strength-to-weight ratio. Other very common uses include top-line bicycle components, tool-making, gliders, meter gears, fuse parts, missile parts, worm gears, keys, regulating valve parts, and many other different commercial aircraft, aircraft fittings, and aerospace and defence equipment and components. 7075-T6 is particularly used in many military applications like assault rifle upper and lower receivers, extension tubes, and precision rifles such as M-16s.