MORE DETAILS ABOUT 6181 ALUMINUM
ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES INDUSTRIES APPLICATIONS MACHINING WELDING HEAT TREATMENT
Advantages/Disadvantages
This aluminum sheet has a high strength-to-weight ratio, making it a durable and lightweight material. Additional advantages include excellent surface finishing characteristics, and good weldability.
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| SI | MG | FE | MN | CR | CU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.80-1.20% | 0.60 - 1% | 0.45% | 0.15% max | 0.10% max | 0.10% max |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
| GRADE | STRENGTH (METRIC/IMPERIAL) | ELONGATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temper | Tensile Strength MPa | Yield Strength MPa | % at 50mm |
| 6181-T4 | 230 | 120 | 24 |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT MAKES 6181 SUITABLE FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS? WHAT IS THE STRENGTH OF 6181-T4 ALUMINUM SHEET?
What makes 6181 suitable for automotive applications?
ANSWER:
It is typically used for autobody work. Because it is high strength, lightweight, tough, has excellent surface finishing characteristics, and is easily formable and weldable, this alloy is suitable for auto paneling and outer plate work. Reducing the overall weight of a vehicle makes the vehicle more fuel efficient.
