6061 aluminum plate is one of the most versatile, all-purpose aluminum alloys and Kloeckner Metals proudly stocks it across North America.
| Grade | Sizes Routinely Stocked | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Temper | Thickness (Metric/Imperial) | Width | Length |
| 6061-T6 | Inquire for sizes | ||
| 6061-T6511 | Inquire for sizes |
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.
| Al | Mg | Si | Fe | Cu | Cr | Zn | Ti | Mn | Remainder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95.85 - 98.56% | 0.8 - 1.2% | 0.40 - 0.8% | 0.0 - 0.7% | 0.15 - 0.40% | 0.04 - 0.35% | 0.0 - 0.25% | 0.0 - 0.25% | 0.0 - 0.15% | 0.05% each, 0.15% total |
| Grade | Strength (Metric/Imperial) | Hardness | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temper | Ultimate Tensile Strength | Yield Strength | Brinell | Rockwell |
| 6061-T6511 | 290 MPa or 45,000 KSI | 270 MPa or 40,000 KSI | 95 | B60 |
| 6061-T6 | 310MPa or 42,000 KSI | 270 MPa or 39,000 KSI | 95 | B60 |
ANSWER:
Aluminum 6061 has a density of 2.7 g/cc (metric) or 0.0975 lb/in³ (imperial).
ANSWER:
The thermal conductivity, or diffusivity, of both aluminum 6061 tempers is 68 mm²/s (imperial) or 170 W/m-K.
ANSWER:
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 are a result of their different processing. Some notable differences:
ANSWER:
Aluminum 6061 has a density of 2.7 g/cc (metric) or 0.0975 lb/in³ (imperial).
ANSWER:
The thermal conductivity, or diffusivity, of both aluminum 6061 tempers is 68 mm²/s (imperial) or 170 W/m-K.
ANSWER:
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 are a result of their different processing. Some notable differences:
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