stocked in flats, squares, rounds, and plate
This is the most versatile of the heat treatable aluminum alloys. It has most of the good qualities of aluminum, and it offers a wide range of mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. It can be fabricated by many of the commonly used techniques.
| Chemical Analysis |
| Cu |
.15/.40 |
| Si |
.4/.8 |
| Fe |
.70
max. |
| Mn |
.15
max |
| Mg |
.8/1.2 |
| Zn |
.25
max. |
| Cr |
.04/.035 |
| Ti |
.15
max. |
This grade is used for a wide variety of products and applications from truck bodies and frames to screw machine parts and structural components. Aclad 6061 is used where appearance and better corrosion resistance with good strength are required.
| 6061-T6 |
Tensile
Strength |
Yield
Strength |
Brinell
Hardness |
| Bare |
45000 |
40000 |
95 |
| Alclad |
42000 |
37000 |
|
For automatic screw machine operations, 6061 is rated between 70% and 80% of 2011.
Please
note: Technical data is compiled from various sources and is for
reference only and not intended for design purposes. Tennessee Die Supply Co., Inc.
makes no claim as to the accuracy to the data contained in this web site. Tennessee Die Supply Co., Inc.'s liability will only be
the replacement cost of the steel.