Properties and Application of 6061 T6 Aluminum Sheet

6061 aluminum sheet has four common tempers: O, T4, T6 and T651. Among them, 6061-T6 aluminum sheet is more popular. What makes it so popular?

Properties of 6061-T6 Aluminum Sheet

In the case of 6061-T6 aluminum alloy, the “T6” indicates that it was solution heat-treated and artificially aged. It offers good finishing characteristics and responds well to anodizing, including color dye and hard coat. It is also weldable, but may lose some strength, which can be restored by re-heat-treating and artificially aging.

Applications of 6061-T6 Aluminum Sheet

• An ideal choice for making sailboat masts, hulls of larger yachts, small flat-bottom canoes

• Bicycle frames, heat exchanger, air coolers and heat-sinks.

• A great choice for making water, air and hydraulic piping and tubing.

• Fishing reels, truck frames, structural components, machine parts, aircraft and aerospace components, camera lenses, transport, valves, couplings, etc.

• 6061 tread plate for bus floor,gangway, elevators, etc.

With superior properties and wide application, 6061-T6 aluminum sheet is the commonly used aluminum alloy. Haomei offers you quality 6061-T6 aluminum sheet with best price and rich specifications.