6061 aluminum alloy is a precipitation hardening alloy, containing magnesium and silicon as its major alloying elements.Strength, skid resistance as well as durability are the primary selling points of the 6061 t6 aluminum sheet. Although 6061 t6 aluminum sheet is not as flashy as 3003 aluminum sheet, it is commonly used for industrial applications including flooring, loading ramps, trench covers, dock flooring, stair treads and elevators floors. 6061 t6 Aluminum Sheet is frequently found in aircraft construction. The increase strength as well as corrosion resistance make 6061 t6 aluminum sheet easy to weld and process, while it has limited formability. Perhaps alloy 6061-T6 is the most common grade of Aluminum because of its good machinability and weldability.
Originally called “Alloy 61S”, it was developed in 1935. It has good mechanical properties and exhibits good weldability. It is one of the most common alloys for general purpose use. 6061 can be heat treated.
The following typical properties are not guaranteed since in most cases they are average for various sizes and methods of manufacture and may not be exactly representative of any particular product or size. The data is intended for comparing alloys and tempers and should not be used for design purposes.
|
Si |
Fe |
Cu |
Mn |
Mg |
Cr |
Zn |
Ti |
Others-Each |
Others Total |
Al |
|
| 6061 |
0.40-0.8 |
0.7 |
0.15-0.40 |
0.15 |
0.8-1.2 |
0.04-0.35 |
0.25 |
0.15 |
0.05 |
0.15 |
Remainder |
6061 T651 aluminum plate
6061 Aluminum plate has T651 temper, showing that it has been solution heat treatd followed by a minimal stretching to reduce stresses in the material. The material is aged to allow the alloying elements to precipitate out of material to give immediate maximun strength.
The properties of increased strength, corrosion resistance as well as machinaability make 6061 t651 plate the most commonly used aluminum grade. 6061 t651 Plate is heat treatable, resists cracking owing to stress. It is easy to weld and machine, while it is limited on formability. 6061 aluminium plate is a wise choice for structural items, base plates, gusset, motorcycle and automotive etc.
6061 T651 Plate has a tensile strength range of 42-45KSI and conforms to Ams QQ-A-250/11, ASME SB209 and ASTM B209.
6061 t651 vs t6
The T651 alloy is formed on the basis of the T6 state, which is formed after eliminating the internal stress, and is more suitable for forming.
