6061 Thin Aluminum Strip
What is 6061 aluminum
The main alloying elements of 6061 aluminum are magnesium (Mg) and silicon (Si). The content of silicon and magnesium in this alloy is close to forming magnesium silicide (Mg2Si), so it is a heat-treated wrought alloy.
Although its strength cannot be compared with 2 series or 7 series, it many characteristics of magnesium and silicon alloys such as excellent processing performance, excellent welding characteristics and electroplating properties, good corrosion resistance, high toughness and no deformation after processing. 6061 thin aluminum strip is widely used in various industrial structural parts that require certain strength and high corrosion resistance, such as manufacturing trucks, tower buildings, ships, trams, and railway vehicles.
6061 aluminum chemical composition(%）
Alloy | Mn | Fe | Mg | Si | Cu | Zn | Ti | Cr | Other(each) | Others(total) | Al |
6061 | 0.0-0.15 | 0.0-0.70 | 0.80-1.20 | 0.40-0.80 | 0.15-0.40 | 0.0-0.25 | 0.0-0.15 | 0.04-0.35 | 0.0-0.05 | 0.0-0.15 | Balance |
6061 aluminum strip sheet properties
Alloy/temper | Tensile strength | Yield strength | Hardness | Elongation |
6061 t6/t651 | 310 Mpa | 276 Mpa | 95HB | 12% |
Alloy/temper | Thermal expansion coefficient (20-100℃) | Melting point range (°C) | Conductivity 20℃(68℉)(%IACS) | Resistivity 20℃(68℉) |
6061 t6/t651 | 23.6 | 580 - 650 | 43 | 0.040 |
Alloy/temper | Strength | Corrosion resistance | Weldability&brazability | Machinability | Workability |
6061 t6/t651 | Medium to high | good | good | good | good |
6061 aluminum strip specification
Alloy | 6061 |
Temper | F,O, T4, T6, T651 |
Thickness | 0.3-8 mm |
Width | 100-2650 mm |
Length | C |
Application | mobile phone card slot, mobile phone case, mold, automobile, precision machining, etc. |
Main tempers
Al-6061 is a general-purpose structural alloy developed by Alcoa in 1935. Its main tempers are 6061-T4, 6061-T451, 6061-t6 and 6061-t651.
The difference between the 6061 t6 aluminum and t651 is that under normal circumstances, the internal stress of T6 will be relatively large, and the processing will deform. The most suitable state for processing should be T651, which is stretched on the basis of T6 to eliminate internal stress.
6061 t6 is a commonly used aluminum alloy temper. Unless otherwise specified, it is generally in the state of 6061t6, and 6061t651 has the best characteristics, having excellent processing performance, excellent welding characteristics and electroplating properties, good corrosion resistance, high toughness and no deformation after processing, dense material without defects and easy polishing, easy coloring film, excellent oxidation effect,etc.
The representative applications of 6061-T651 include aerospace fixtures, electrical fixtures, and communication fields, and it is also widely used in automated mechanical parts, precision machining, mold manufacturing, electronics and precision instruments, SMT, PC board solder carriers, etc.
Applications
6061 aluminum has good machinability, excellent corrosion resistance and good tensile strength. It is widely used for many extrusion projects due to its ease of processing. It is a suitable choice for electrical products, automotive and aerospace products, plumbing, consumer goods and other applications.
Automotive field: The aluminum alloy sheet used for different parts of the automobile body is also different. Among them, the 6061 aluminum alloy can be used for car body, car fender, car door and car wheel. 6061 aluminum alloy wheels stand out in the automobile industry because of their light weight, fast heat dissipation, good shock absorption performance, long tire life, safety and reliability, beautiful appearance, and easy manufacturing.
Molds: At present, the materials for making molds on the market include steel, hard alloy, zinc-based alloy, aluminum alloy, and polymer materials. Compared with other materials, aluminum alloy molds have significant advantages such as light weight, good processing performance, high temperature resistance, and good wear resistance. Therefore, it accounts for 80% in different mold industries such as injection molds, blow molds, low-pressure molds, and rubber molds.
Shipbuilding: Aluminum alloys for ships are mainly aluminum-magnesium alloys, aluminum-magnesium-silicon alloys and aluminum-zinc-magnesium alloys. According to the position used, it is divided into aluminum alloy for upper outfitting and aluminum alloy for hull structure. Among them, the outfitting includes masts, portholes, chimneys, wheelhouses, etc. 6061 aluminum alloy profiles are often used for masts and gangways.
Why Choose 6061 Haomei Aluminum
We have many slitting equipment with complete models. Our aluminum strip covers all alloy series, which can meet the needs of all customers. The thickness of the auminum strips produced by our company ranges from 0.08mm-10mm, and the width ranges from 12mm-2600mm.
Packaging and Delivery of 6061 aluminum strip
6061 aluminum strip of Haomei Aluminum meets the export standard. Plastic film and brown paper can be covered at customers’ need. What’s more, wooden case or wooden pallet is adopted to protect products from damage during the delivery. There are two kinds of packaging, which is eye to wall or eye to sky. Customers can choose either of them for their convenience. Generally speaking, there are 2 tons in one package, and18-22 tons in 1×20′ container, and 20-24 tons in 1×40′ container.
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