Aluminum 6061 Sheet Metal

Ryerson offers heat treatable aluminum sheet grades like the popular 6061 aluminum alloy that can be used for commercial applications that require strength corrosion resistance and machinability as well as non heat treatable grades when formability and weldability are priorities.

Aluminum 6061 sheet metal.

It is a heat treatable alloy with medium fatigue strength and very good corrosion resistance. 6061 aluminum sheet is heat treatable resists cracking due to stress is easy to weld and machine but limited on formability. When an operator sees aluminum 5052 or even better yet aluminum 3003 on the part prints it s probably going to be a much better day. 6061 t6 aluminum sheet astm b209 qq a 250 11 offers a combination of increased strength corrosion resistance and machinability making it the most widely used aluminum grade.

Steve benson is a member and former chair of the precision sheet metal technology council of the fabricators manufacturers association international. The mechanical properties of 6061 aluminum alloy differ based on how it is heat treated or made stronger using the tempering process. An anodized coating bonds to the aluminum surface to improve wear and corrosion resistance. Anodized multipurpose 6061 aluminum sheets and bars.

All of these sheets and bars come with a traceable lot number and test report. Get free shipping on qualified aluminum sheet metal or buy online pick up in store today in the hardware department. Aluminum sheets sheet metal. Multipurpose 6061 aluminum sheets and bars with certification.

Aluminum sheet metal comes in a variety of thicknesses and weights in many different grades. We offer a variety of alloys including a large inventory of 6061 in a range of standard sizes and thicknesses. 6061 aluminum alloy is heat treatable easily formed weld able and is good at resisting corrosion. 6061 aluminum sheet plate stock is available in full size and custom cut lengths.

6061 aluminum sheet plate offers a combination of higher strength good corrosion resistance and machinability making the 6061 grade the most widely used aluminum sheet and plate grade available for all types of fabrication projects the general purpose 6061 aluminum sheet plate is heat treatable resists cracking due to stress and is easy to weld and machine but limited on formability. It is typically used in heavy duty applications. 6061 aluminum has a good strength to weight ratio above average corrosion resistance good machinability and is excellent for welding. The density of 6061 aluminum alloy is 2 7 g cm 3 0 0975 lb in 3.

Aluminum sheet plate 6061 is highly versatile and normally used for aerospace marine electronic ornamental machinery and structural applications.