6016 aluminum sheet is a high strength heat treatable alloy that is routinely stocked nationwide across our network of 40+ branches.
| Grade | Sizes Routinely Stocked | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Temper | Thickness (Metric/Imperial) | Width | Length |
| 6016-O | Inquire for sizes | ||
| 6016-T4 | Inquire for sizes | ||
| 6016-T6 | Inquire for sizes | ||
| 6016 Pre-Aged T4 | Inquire for sizes |
6016 aluminum is a high strength heat treatable alloy with good corrosion resistance and formability, commonly used in the automotive industry. It is available in the T4 and T6 tempers.
6016 aluminum is a strong, lightweight, and durable alloy. Its primary alloying elements are magnesium and silicon.
This grade is common in the automotive industry.
Typical applications for this grade include: auto body covering, doors, trunks, roofs, fenders, and outer plates.
It has good machinability.
It has good weldability.
It is heat treatable.
6016 aluminum is a strong, lightweight, and durable alloy. Its primary alloying elements are magnesium and silicon.
This grade is common in the automotive industry.
Typical applications for this grade include: auto body covering, doors, trunks, roofs, fenders, and outer plates.
It has good machinability.
It has good weldability.
It is heat treatable.
| Si | Mg | Fe | Mn | Zn | Cu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1.50% | 0.25-0.60% | 0.50% max | 0.20% max | 0.20% max | 0.20% max |
| Grade | Strength (Metric/Imperial) | Elongation | Hardness | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temper | Ultimate Tensile Strength | Yield Strength | Fatigue Strength | % at break | Brinell | ||
| 6016-T4 | 200 MPa | 30,000 psi | 110 MPa | 15,000 psi | 68 MPa | 27 | 55 |
| 6016-T6 | 280 MPa | 40,000 psi | 210 MPa | 31,000 psi | 89 MPa | 11 | 80 |
ANSWER:
To achieve a T4 temper, the alloy is solution heat-treated, and then naturally aged to harden at room temperature. To achieve a T6 temper, the alloy is solution treated and then artificially aged by being reheated to a low temperature after solution treatment. This artificial aging process results in higher strength. In the case of 6016 aluminum, T4 has an ultimate tensile strength of 200 MPa versus T6, which has an ultimate tensile strength of 280.
ANSWER:
This grade is strong, heat treatable, corrosion resistant, formable, machinable, and weldable. Its popular use in the auto industry stems from these qualities, as it translates to a lightweight and durable material for use as body paneling and outer plates.
ANSWER:
To achieve a T4 temper, the alloy is solution heat-treated, and then naturally aged to harden at room temperature. To achieve a T6 temper, the alloy is solution treated and then artificially aged by being reheated to a low temperature after solution treatment. This artificial aging process results in higher strength. In the case of 6016 aluminum, T4 has an ultimate tensile strength of 200 MPa versus T6, which has an ultimate tensile strength of 280.
ANSWER:
This grade is strong, heat treatable, corrosion resistant, formable, machinable, and weldable. Its popular use in the auto industry stems from these qualities, as it translates to a lightweight and durable material for use as body paneling and outer plates.
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