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Aluminum 6061-T6

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Specifications

Physical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Density2.7 g/cc0.0975 lb/in³AA; Typical
Mechanical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Hardness, Rockwell B 6060Converted from Brinell Hardness Value
Hardness, Vickers107107Converted from Brinell Hardness Value
Ultimate Tensile Strength310 MPa45000 psiAA: Typical
Tensile Yield Strength276 MPa40000 psiAA: Typical
Elongation at Break12%12%AA; Typical; 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) Thickness
Modulus of Elasticity68.9 Gpa10000 ksiAA; Typical; Average of tension and compression. Compression modulus is about 2% greater than tensile modulus
Poisson's Ratio0.330.33Estimated from trends in similar Al alloys.
Fatigue Strength96.5 MPa14000 psiAA; 500,000,000 cycles completely reversed stress; RR Moore machine/specimen
Fracture Toughness29 MPa-m½26.4 ksi-in½KIC; TL orientation.
Shear Strength207 MPa30000 psiAA: Typical
Electrical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Electrical Resistivity3.99e-006 ohm-cm3.99e-006 ohm-cmAA: Typical
Thermal PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
CTE, linear 68°F23.6 μm/m-°C13.1 μin/in-°FAA; Typical; Average over 68-212°F range.
CTE, linear 250°C25.2 μm/m-°C14 μin/in-°FEstimated from trends in similar Al alloys. 20-300°C.
Thermal Conductivity167 W/m-K1160 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°FAA; Typical at 77°F
Melting Point582 - 652 °C1080 - 1205 °FAA; Typical range based on typical composition for wrought products 1/4 inch thickness or greater; Eutectic melting can be completely eliminated by homogenization.
Solidus582 °C1080 °FAA: Typical
Liquidus652 °C1205 °FAA: Typical

NOTE: The information in this data sheet is for design guidance only. Forming methods and specific geometry could affect properties.

Overview

Aluminum 6061-T6 is the one of the most common types of aluminum metals used in the industrial world today. With its high strength-to-weight ratio and excellent machinability, it is perfect for applications in aerospace, transportation equipment and construction materials manufacturing. Aluminum 6061-T6 is generally heat treated and artificially aged for maximum strength.

Applications & Usage

  • Wings and Fuselages
  • Helicopter and Plane Propellers
  • Automotive products such as hydraulic tubing, fuel lines, and wheels
  • Electrical Transmission Towers
  • Air Conditioners
  • Food Packaging
  • Shelving
  • Sports equipment such as bicycle frames, drinking bottles, baseball bats, tennis rackets, and stadium bleachers
  • Mounting Equipment
  • Railings & Safety Guards

Industries Using This Material

Semiconductor

One of the original second source providers, Glemco has been manufacturing products in the US in support of the semiconductor industry for over 40 years. Our extensive history means that we can support the oldest legacy equipment or the newest cutting-edge implant technology, with available upgrades and enhancements to drive efficiency, reliability and performance improvements.

Semiconductor

One of the original second source providers, Glemco has been manufacturing products in the US in support of the semiconductor industry for over 40 years. Our extensive history means that we can support the oldest legacy equipment or the newest cutting-edge implant technology, with available upgrades and enhancements to drive efficiency, reliability and performance improvements.
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Machining

With a well augmented modern manufacturing facility and a highly skilled team with experience in a broad variety of materials, we offer a full suite of CNC services for production ready parts. With a broad compliment of support equipment, we offer a multi-disciplinary, turnkey option that few other manufacturers can accommodate.

Machining

With a well augmented modern manufacturing facility and a highly skilled team with experience in a broad variety of materials, we offer a full suite of CNC services for production ready parts. With a broad compliment of support equipment, we offer a multi-disciplinary, turnkey option that few other manufacturers can accommodate.

Telcom

Precisely crafted components are necessary to support this rapidly changing industry. Poor quality here can contribute to lost time around the globe. Our multi axis machining capabilities allow us to create highly accurate complex parts from a variety of high strength materials.

Telcom

Precisely crafted components are necessary to support this rapidly changing industry. Poor quality here can contribute to lost time around the globe. Our multi axis machining capabilities allow us to create highly accurate complex parts from a variety of high strength materials.

Aerospace

Our well-equipped shop excels in the types of high precision components with complex geometries that the Aerospace industry needs, ensuring product that meets specification and is on time and within budget.

Aerospace

Our well-equipped shop excels in the types of high precision components with complex geometries that the Aerospace industry needs, ensuring product that meets specification and is on time and within budget.

Energy

CNC machining technology has always been crucial in creating the complex devices that drive our energy industry. Advanced machining techniques are used to achieve the level of quality and efficiency needed to support today’s complex and varied methods of power generation.

Energy

CNC machining technology has always been crucial in creating the complex devices that drive our energy industry. Advanced machining techniques are used to achieve the level of quality and efficiency needed to support today’s complex and varied methods of power generation.

Packaging

We can support emergency repair, produce a legacy part from your sample, and stock high wear parts no longer supported by the OEM. Our expert team can also help you bring your packaging design concept to reality.

Packaging

We can support emergency repair, produce a legacy part from your sample, and stock high wear parts no longer supported by the OEM. Our expert team can also help you bring your packaging design concept to reality.

Specialists with 40 years’ experience in manufacturing high quality products for a global market.

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Milling Machinery

Positional and dynamic 5 axis machining centers, up to x= 60” y= 26” z= 24”
High speed drilling and tapping centers, up to x=24” y=15.75” z=24”
Vertical machining centers, up to x=24” y=12” z=12”

Turning Tools

2 axis, max diameter 9”, max thru spindle diameter 2”, Max length 22”
4 axis with live tooling, max diameter 14”, max thru spindle diameter 3”, Max length 24”
5 axis with live tooling, max diameter 9”, max thru spindle diameter 2.6”, Max length 4.7”

Wire EDMs

Max part size x=41” y= 32.25” z= 11.75”
Max cutting capacity x=23.5” y= 15.5” z= 12”

CNC Sheet Metal Forming Machinery

Precision 36 ton, 6 axis control press brake, 48” length, 4” stroke, 10” throat depth

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