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Specifications

The following specifications cover Aluminum 6061

AMS 4117

ASTM B209

ASTM B210

ASTM B211

ASTM B221

ASTM B234

ASTM B241 (Pipe- Seamless)

ASTM B247 (Forging - Open Die)

ASTM B307

ASTM B313

ASTM B316

ASTM B345 (Pipe- Seamless)

ASTM B361

ASTM B404

ASTM B429

ASTM B483

ASTM B547

ASTM B548 (Plate)

ASTM B632 (Plate)

ASTM F467 (Nuts)

ASTM F468 (Nuts)

DIN 3.3211

MIL A-12545

MIL A-22771

MIL F-17132A (Tread Plate)

MIL F-18280

MIL F-39000

MIL F-3922

MIL G-18014

MIL G-18015

MIL P-25995

MIL T-7081

MIL W-23351

MIL W-85

QQ A-200/16

QQ A-200/8 (Extruded Shapes)

QQ A-225/8

QQ A-250/11

QQ A-367 (Forging - Open Die)

QQ A-430

QQ WW-T-700/6

SAE J454

UNS A96061

Property Results

No Related Metal names.

Chemistry Data : [top]

Aluminum Balance Chromium 0.04 - 0.35 Copper 0.15 - 0.4 Iron 0 - 0.7 Magnesium 0.8 - 1.2 Manganese 0.15 max Other 0.15 max Remainder Each 0.05 max Silicon 0.4 - 0.8 Titanium 0.15 max Zinc 0.25 max

Principal Design

Features

Probably the most commonly available, heat treatable aluminum alloy.

Applications

Commonly used in the manufacture of heavy-duty structures requiring good

corrosion resistance, truck and marine components, railroad cars, furniture,

tank fittings, general structural and high pressure applications, wire products,

and in pipelines.

Machinability

Machinability in the harder T 4 and T6 tempers is good. It is notably less easy

to machine in the annealed temper.

Forming

Easily cold worked and formed in the annealed condition. Stamping, bending,

spinning, deep drawing are all readily accomplished using standard methods.

Welding

The alloy has very good welding characteristics and may be welded by all of

the common welding techniques. Gas tungsten arc welding is generally used

for thin sections (less than 0.032") and gas metal arc welding is used for

heavier sections. Use alloy 4043 filler wire for best results, although a

decrease in T 6 properties will result.

Heat Treatment

Solution heat treat at 990 F for adequate time to allow for thorough heating

and then water quench. Precipitation hardening is done at 320 F for 18 hours

and air cool, followed by 350 F for 8 hours and air cooling.

Forging

The alloy is capable of being hot forged at temperatures in the range of 900 F

to 750 F.

Hot Working

Hot working may be done in the temperature range of 700 F to 500 F.

Cold Working

Cold working in the O temper condition is readily performed. The alloy is

notably less easy to cold form in the T 4 and T 6 tempers.

Annealing

Annealing should be done at 775 F for 2 to 3 hours followed by controlled

cooling at 50 f per hour down to 500 F, then air cool.

Aging

The aging precipitation heat treatment is done at 350 F for 8 hours followed by

air cooling. This produces the T6 temper.

Tempering

Not applicable.

Hardening

See "Aging".

Other Physical

Props

Electrical conductivity 40% of copper.

Other

Mechanical

Props

Shear strength for O temper is 12 ksi and for T 6 temper it is 30, ksi

Physical Data : [top]

Density (lb / cu. in.) 0.098 Specific Gravity 2.7 Melting Point (Deg F) 1090 Modulus of Elasticity Tension 10 Modulus of Elasticity Torsion 3.8

Mechanical Data : [top]

There is no Mechnical data available for this grade.

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