TYPICAL STANDARDS
| GRADE | SIZES ROUTINELY STOCKED | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Temper | Thickness (Metric/Imperial) | Width | Length |
| 6063-T5 | Inquire for sizes | ||
| 6063-T6 | Inquire for sizes | ||
| 6063-T6511 | Inquire for sizes |
GENERAL INFO ABOUT 6063 ALUMINUM PIPE
This is one of the most popular extruded aluminum product grades. It is excellent for anodizing, has good corrosion resistance, good weldability, and good strength-to-weight ratio.
MORE DETAILS ABOUT 6063 ALUMINUM PIPE
ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES INDUSTRIES APPLICATIONS MACHINING WELDING HEAT TREATMENT
Advantages/Disadvantages
6063 aluminum is a lightweight extrusion alloy. While high wear applications and critical support applications are not recommended for this grade, it is easily anodized which gives it excellent corrosion resistance.
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 | 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
ARE ALUMINUM PIPES MADE THROUGH THE PROCESS OF EXTRUSION? WHAT IS THE MAIN ALLOYING ELEMENT FOR THIS ALUMINUM GRADE?
Are aluminum pipes made through the process of extrusion?
ANSWER:
Yes, aluminum pipes are an extruded product. Of the 6000 aluminum series, 6063 aluminum is considered excellent for extruded aluminum. Pipes are a hollow extruded aluminum and are not intended for weight bearing or high wear applications. Rather, this grade is best in supportive structural applications where strength is not critical.
