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Aluminum Alloys

Selecting the right alloy for strength, precision, surface quality, and application requirements.

Aluminum Alloy 6061

Aluminum Alloy 6061 is a heat-treatable aluminum formulation known for its practical combination of structural strength, corrosion resistance, machinability, and weldability. It provides solid mechanical performance in load-bearing environments while maintaining the lightweight characteristics of standard aluminum alloys.

Application

Industrial frames, machinery components, automotive parts, transportation equipment, structural supports, fabricated aluminum components.

Aluminum Alloy 6063

Aluminum Alloy 6063 is an extrusion-focused formulation engineered for high extrudability, reliable corrosion resistance, and a smooth surface finish. It is specially designed for manufacturing complex aluminum profiles requiring precise shapes, tight dimensional tolerances, and clean surface preparation for anodizing or coating.

Application

Window and door frames, curtain walls, railings, furniture components, heat sinks, decorative profiles, architectural and industrial profiles, custom aluminum extrusions.

Material Specifications: Alloy 6063

We utilize high-grade 6063 Aluminum Alloy, valued for its exceptional shaping flexibility and high structural precision. This material is ideal for manufacturing complex profiles, ranging from thin-walled hollow sections to intricate solid shapes, while providing a superior surface finish for anodizing, polishing, and custom color coatings.

Chemical Composition

Aluminium-Magnesium-Silicon Alloy (AlMgSiO)

%Cu	%Mn	%Mg	%Cr	%Zn	%Ti	%Other	%Al
0.10	0.10	0.35 - 0.55	0.05	0.10	0.10	0.05	Remainder

Mechanical Properties

Temper	Ultimate Tensile Strength (MPa)	0.2% Proof Stress (MPa)	% Elongation
T4	130	69	14
T5	150	110	7
T6	185	160	7

Physical Properties

Density 2.71 × 10⁶ kg/mm³

Melting Range 600 - 650 °C

Specific Heat (0-100°C)
Linear Expansion (20-100°C) 879 J/kg °C

Thermal Conductivity (25°C) 23 × 10⁶ /°C

Electrical Resistivity (20°C) 0.033 Ωm

Modulus of Elasticity 69 × 10³ MPa

Temper Designation

As-fabricated condition with basic control over temper.

Thermally treated alloy to produce stable tempers.

Solution heat treated and naturally aged to a stable condition.

Artificially aged after elevated temperature rapid cooling fabrication.

Solution heat treated followed by artificial ageing process.

Mill Finish

Natural aluminium finish directly from the extrusion press without additional anodizing or coloring treatment.

Technical Note: For subsequent severe forming processes such as complex bending, please request softer tempers.

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