What is EN AW 6060 T6?

6060 T6 is A medium strength aerospace aluminium alloy with, depending upon temper, Yield Strength of up to 35 ksi (240 MPa) and Tensile Strength of 42 ksi (290 MPa)

What is 6060 aluminium alloy used for?

Alloy 6060 offers good strength, slightly lower than 6063, very good corrosion resistance and is suitable for decorative anodizing. Used primarily for structures requiring good strength, very good surface finish and good anodising response, such as profiles for windows, doors, entrance lots, ceilings and furniture.

What is the difference between 6060 and 6061 aluminum?

Another popular alloy for aluminum extrusion is 6060. With strong corrosion resistance, formability and weldability, it is designed for maximum extrudability. The 6061 alloy is common for multi-purpose uses, as it is highly weldable and combines strength with good corrosion resistance.

What is T66 aluminium?

6063-T66 aluminum is 6063 aluminum in the T66 temper. To achieve this temper, the metal is solution heat-treated and artificially aged, with additional process control to yield more favourable properties.

What is the difference between 3003 and 5005 aluminum?

When anodised, film on 5005 is clearer and lighter than on 3003 and gives better colour match with 6063 architectural extrusions. Excellent weldability by all standard methods; gas, electric and resistance welding. GMAW and GTAW are preferred and widely used.

Is 6061 or 7075 stronger?

Both 6061 aluminum and 7075 aluminum are heat treatable. It is interesting to note that even though 7075 aluminum is much stronger than 6061 aluminum, it melts at a slightly lower temperature. Because 6061 aluminum has a higher thermal conductivity than 7075 aluminum, it can be a better choice for certain applications.

Which aluminum is hardest?

Grade 7000 Known as the zinc grades – zinc being the largest alloying element, the 7000 series grades are the hardest and strongest commercial grades of aluminium. Grade 7075 is the most common of the 7000 series grades. It is an extremely high strength alloy; the strongest of all commercial grades of aluminium.

What is T66 temper?

T66: Cooled from an elevated temperature forming operation & artificially aged (precipitation hardened) to a higher level of mechanical properties through special control of manufacturing processes. Press quenching required. As mentioned above, T66 is one of the tempers of aluminum alloy.

Does aluminium have high density?

Aluminium has a low density, which means it is lightweight and easy to move. For this reason, it is preferred metal choice when building aeroplanes. While being lightweight, the material is also very strong and easy to shape, making it the perfect choice for manufacturing.