Kloeckner Metals stocks 6061 aluminum plate, one of the most versatile, all-purpose aluminum alloys. Contact us today for a quote.
6061 aluminum plate is known for its combination of excellent welding, high strength, good machinability, and good corrosion resistance. It is one of the most common aluminum alloys and is widely used in a range of fabrication projects.
In addition to its other excellent and good qualities, aluminum 6061 plate can also be anodized, giving it an extra layer of protection alongside the opportunity for color customization. On the other hand, it isn’t easily bent or formed.
6061 aluminum plate is ideal in every transportation segment, including automotive, shipbuilding, heavy trucks. and aerospace.
You will find 6061 aluminum in structural framing, base plates, automotive and marine shapes, aircraft, couplings, valves, and more.
6061 has good machinability in the T6 temper. However, it is not as easy to machine when it is in the annealed condition.
6061 has excellent weldability. Gas tungsten arc welding is the most common approach for thinner sections. Gas metal arc welding is recommended for heavier sections. While 4043 can be used for welding, T6’s mechanical properties may decrease.
6061 aluminum plate can be heat treated at 990°F. The piece will need enough time to be even, thoroughly heated, followed by quenching in water.
Precipitation hardening can take place at 320°F for 18 hours. The process would be followed by air cooling, followed again by heating to 350°F and, again, air cooling.
In addition to its other excellent and good qualities, aluminum 6061 plate can also be anodized, giving it an extra layer of protection alongside the opportunity for color customization. On the other hand, it isn’t easily bent or formed.
6061 aluminum plate is ideal in every transportation segment, including automotive, shipbuilding, heavy trucks. and aerospace.
You will find 6061 aluminum in structural framing, base plates, automotive and marine shapes, aircraft, couplings, valves, and more.
6061 has good machinability in the T6 temper. However, it is not as easy to machine when it is in the annealed condition.
6061 has excellent weldability. Gas tungsten arc welding is the most common approach for thinner sections. Gas metal arc welding is recommended for heavier sections. While 4043 can be used for welding, T6’s mechanical properties may decrease.
6061 aluminum plate can be heat treated at 990°F. The piece will need enough time to be even, thoroughly heated, followed by quenching in water.
Precipitation hardening can take place at 320°F for 18 hours. The process would be followed by air cooling, followed again by heating to 350°F and, again, air cooling.
Aluminum 6061 has a density of 2.7 g/cc (metric) or 0.0975 lb/in³ (imperial).
The thermal conductivity, or diffusivity, of both aluminum 6061 tempers is 68 mm²/s (imperial) or 170 W/m-K.
The tensile strength of aluminum 6061 depends on its temper.
T6 and T6511 are both tempers, or variants, of 6061 aluminum. They have the same alloy composition, but have different mechanical properties and are a result of their different processing. Some notable differences:
Aluminum 6061 has a density of 2.7 g/cc (metric) or 0.0975 lb/in³ (imperial).
The thermal conductivity, or diffusivity, of both aluminum 6061 tempers is 68 mm²/s (imperial) or 170 W/m-K.
The tensile strength of aluminum 6061 depends on its temper.
T6 and T6511 are both tempers, or variants, of 6061 aluminum. They have the same alloy composition, but have different mechanical properties and are a result of their different processing. Some notable differences:
Between our global footprint, international transportation network,...
Most people see Allyson Blackwood as steady, thoughtful, and deeply knowledgeable about one of...
New location strengthens Kloeckner’s stainless and aluminum services across the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest ROSWELL,...
New manufacturing operation and experienced workforce advance Kloeckner’s continued focus on higher value-added solutions...
Completion of sales to Russel Metals and Service Steel Warehouse Transactions were part of...
When Lakeshia Boyd joined Kloeckner 14 years ago, she didn’t expect to build a...
A weld holds more than two pieces of metal. It holds the weight of...
When Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans in 2005, it destroyed homes and upended entire...
Steel is one of the most widely used materials available. It’s crucial for modern...
If you only knew him by his job title—Manager of Data Privacy and Information...
The Kloeckner Metals Building Products Group will be at booth #6065 at MetalCon in...
X
The Kloeckner Metals website uses modern technologies. Unfortunately, your browser doesn't support those technologies.
Download the latest version of one of these browsers to experience the site:
