MORE DETAILS ABOUT 6063 ALUMINUM ANGLE
ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES INDUSTRIES APPLICATIONS MACHINING WELDING HEAT TREATMENT
Advantages/Disadvantages
6063 aluminum is a lightweight, medium-strength extrusion alloy showing good corrosion resistance and good weldability. One disadvantage of this aluminum grade is that it is not meant for high wear applications.
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| AL | CR | CU | FE | MG | MN | SI | TI | ZN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max 97.5% | Max 0.1% | Max 0.1% | 0.35% | 0.45 - 0.9% | Max 0.1% | 0.2 - 0.6% | Max 0.1% | Max 0.1% |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
| GRADE | STRENGTH (METRIC/IMPERIAL) | HARDNESS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temper | Ultimate Tensile Strength | Yield Strength | Brinell |
| 6063-T5 | 186 MPa/27,000 psi | 145 MPa/21,000 psi | 60 |
| 6063-T6 | 241 MPa/35,000 psi | 214 MPa/31,000 psi | 73 |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW ARE ALUMINUM ANGLES MADE? WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE 6063 TEMPERS?
How are aluminum angles made?
ANSWER:
Aluminum angles are made through the process of extrusion. 6063 aluminum is considered among the best alloys for extruded aluminum. The aluminum is heated and then pushed through a shaped die. For angles, this die will look like an uppercase L, with a 90 degree angle, and equal thickness on all sides. Once the L-shaped, aluminum angle cools and hardens it can be cut to length.
