Information & Specs

The most popular all purpose extrusion alloy. Recommended when surface finish is critical or when material is to be anodized. More intricate shapes are available in this alloy. It machines and forms well.

6061 Alloy

Useful when additional strength or better machining is a consideration. there are configuration limitations. 6061 is not recommended for critical finishes

6463 Alloy

Basically the same as 6063 with some chemistry changes to improve response to chemical polishing processes.

6005, 6351 Alloys also available

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Specifications

ASTM B-221: 6061 & 6063 shapes, tubes

ASTM B-429: 6061 & 6063 pipes, tubes

Cancelled Federal Specifications QQ A200/8,9,16 available on request.

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Tempers

T1: Cooled from an elevated temperature shaping process and naturally aged to a substantially stable condition. Applies to products that are not cold worked after cooling from an elevated temperature shaping process, or in which the effect of cold work in flattening or straightening may not be recognized in mechanical property limits.

T4: Solution heat-treated and naturally aged to a substantially stable condition. Applies to products that are not cold worked after solution heat-treatment, or in which the effect of cold work in flattening or straightening may not be recognized in mechanical property limits.

T5 & T52: Cooled from an elevated temperature process and then artificially aged. Applies to products that are not cold worked after cooling from an elevated temperature shaping process, or in which the effect of cold work in flattening or straightening may not be recognized in mechanical property limits.

T6: Solution heat-treated and then artificially aged. Applies to products that are not cold worked after solution heat-treatment, or in which the effect of cold work in flattening or straightening recognized in mechanical property limits.

H111 & H112: (wrought products only) Applies to products that have their strength increased by strain-hardening, with or without supplementary thermal treatments to produce some reduction in strength.

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Circle Size

Nominally we can extrude hollow shapes to 8" circle size, and solids to 12" circle size.
Please inquire.

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Lengths

Cutting tolerance +1/8" -0"
Minimum Cut length: 3'
Standard Cut lengths: 6' - 28'

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Wall Thickness

6063(Solids): .050"and Up, (Depending on circle size)

6063 (Hollow): .056"and Up (Depending on circle size)

6061 increase by 15%

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Packing Standards

Standard: Bare bundle with paper layer separation.
Paper interleave, carton and wood crates available at extra cost.

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Finishing Capabilities

Anodize lengths to 24' 2" . (Heavy Etch Capabilities)

Powder Coat to 24 linear feet

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