Aluminum 6061-T6
Material Information
Specifications
Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
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Density | 2.7 g/cc | 0.0975 lb/in³ | AA; Typical |
Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
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Hardness, Rockwell B | 60 | 60 | Converted from Brinell Hardness Value |
Hardness, Vickers | 107 | 107 | Converted from Brinell Hardness Value |
Ultimate Tensile Strength | 310 MPa | 45000 psi | AA: Typical |
Tensile Yield Strength | 276 MPa | 40000 psi | AA: Typical |
Elongation at Break | 12% | 12% | AA; Typical; 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) Thickness |
Modulus of Elasticity | 68.9 Gpa | 10000 ksi | AA; Typical; Average of tension and compression. Compression modulus is about 2% greater than tensile modulus |
Poisson's Ratio | 0.33 | 0.33 | Estimated from trends in similar Al alloys. |
Fatigue Strength | 96.5 MPa | 14000 psi | AA; 500,000,000 cycles completely reversed stress; RR Moore machine/specimen |
Fracture Toughness | 29 MPa-m½ | 26.4 ksi-in½ | KIC; TL orientation. |
Shear Strength | 207 MPa | 30000 psi | AA: Typical |
Electrical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
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Electrical Resistivity | 3.99e-006 ohm-cm | 3.99e-006 ohm-cm | AA: Typical |
Thermal Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
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CTE, linear 68°F | 23.6 μm/m-°C | 13.1 μin/in-°F | AA; Typical; Average over 68-212°F range. |
CTE, linear 250°C | 25.2 μm/m-°C | 14 μin/in-°F | Estimated from trends in similar Al alloys. 20-300°C. |
Thermal Conductivity | 167 W/m-K | 1160 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F | AA; Typical at 77°F |
Melting Point | 582 - 652 °C | 1080 - 1205 °F | AA; Typical range based on typical composition for wrought products 1/4 inch thickness or greater; Eutectic melting can be completely eliminated by homogenization. |
Solidus | 582 °C | 1080 °F | AA: Typical |
Liquidus | 652 °C | 1205 °F | AA: 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.