Aluminum 6061-T6 is a versatile aerospace-grade alloy that balances strength, corrosion resistance, and machinability. It delivers accurate, lightweight CNC components with excellent surface finish and consistent mechanical performance.
Aluminum 6061-T6 is an all-purpose alloy favored for CNC machining when weight, performance, and cost must be balanced. It machines cleanly, accepts a wide range of coatings, and maintains tight tolerances for production assemblies.
Aluminum 6061-T6 combines excellent balance of strength and machinability and corrosion resistant and lightweight, delivering supports anodizing, chem film, and conversion coatings for demanding applications. From rapid prototyping to production runs, teams rely on Aluminum 6061-T6 to maintain tight tolerances while reducing assembly complexity through consolidated part designs.
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Build Volume
1000 x 600 x 500 mm
Max part size
Lead Time
12-16 business days
Standard production
Layer Height
N/A (subtractive)
Resolution
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Trusted for Aerospace and Automotive programs requiring excellent balance of strength and machinability. Property signals below show why teams rely on it when uptime matters.
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Aluminum 6061-T6 keeps Aerospace programs moving: Precision housings and covers requiring low mass and excellent flatness.
Mechanical: Ultimate Tensile Strength: 310 MPa. Steam-managed DFM validates each CNC Machining build package for Lightweight Housings.
Aluminum 6061-T6 keeps Aerospace programs moving: Fixture plates, nests, and jigs for manufacturing and test equipment.
Thermal: Service Temperature: 300 °C. Steam-managed DFM validates each CNC Machining build package for Tooling Plates.
Aluminum 6061-T6 keeps Aerospace programs moving: Structural brackets and secondary flight hardware.
Physical: Density: 2.70 g/cm3. Steam-managed DFM validates each CNC Machining build package for Aerospace Components.
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Electronics Housing
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Multi-axis Machining
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Surface Finishing
Aluminum 6061-T6 delivers dependable strength and impact resistance for Lightweight structural brackets and frames and Precision enclosures and heat sinks, helping teams move from prototype to production with confidence.
Mechanical Properties
310 MPa
Tested to ASTM B209
Aluminum 6061-T6 records Ultimate Tensile Strength at 310 MPa, reinforcing its mechanical properties story.
Mechanical Properties
276 MPa
Tested to ASTM B209
Aluminum 6061-T6 records Yield Strength at 276 MPa, reinforcing its mechanical properties story.
Mechanical Properties
350 MPa
Aluminum 6061-T6 records Flexural Strength at 350 MPa, reinforcing its mechanical properties story.
Aluminum 6061-T6 combines Excellent balance of strength and machinability and Corrosion resistant and lightweight to support Lightweight structural brackets and frames and Precision enclosures and heat sinks that demand production-ready durability.
| Measurement | Aluminum 6061-T6Base | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Tensile Strength | 310 MPa | ASTM B209 |
| Yield Strength | 276 MPa | ASTM B209 |
| Flexural Strength | 350 MPa | — |
| Elastic Modulus | 69 GPa | ASTM E111 |
| Elongation at Break | 12 % | ASTM E8 |
| Hardness | 95 HB | ASTM E10 |
Aluminum 6061-T6 delivers dependable strength and impact resistance for Lightweight structural brackets and frames and Precision enclosures and heat sinks, helping teams move from prototype to production with confidence.
Aluminum 6061-T6 delivers exceptional mechanical performance with excellent strength characteristics, effectively handling demanding load conditions. Its balanced mechanical profile allows it to maintain structural integrity while preventing brittleness in critical applications.
These qualities make it well-suited for Lightweight structural brackets and frames, Precision enclosures and heat sinks, and Tooling plates and automation fixtures, providing long-term durability in demanding environments. Aluminum 6061-T6 maintains dimensional stability over time, ensuring consistent performance across temperature and stress variations.
This makes it a reliable choice for applications requiring precise geometries and tight tolerances across Aerospace, Automotive, and Industrial Equipment. Its versatility and durability allow it to perform consistently across a wide range of mechanical applications, ensuring parts maintain their integrity under repetitive stress and environmental conditions.
Aluminum 6061-T6 combines Excellent balance of strength and machinability and Corrosion resistant and lightweight to support Lightweight structural brackets and frames and Precision enclosures and heat sinks that demand production-ready durability.
Key metric
310 MPa
Tested to ASTM B209
Key metric
276 MPa
Tested to ASTM B209
Key metric
350 MPa
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Aluminum 6061-T6 offers consistent density and surface quality so critical features hold tolerances and downstream finishing remains predictable.
Aluminum 6061-T6 exhibits a density of 2.70 g/cm3 that contributes to lightweight yet durable parts. Its low moisture absorption ensures dimensional stability in varying environmental conditions.
These physical properties enable consistent part quality and predictable performance across Lightweight structural brackets and frames, Precision enclosures and heat sinks, and Tooling plates and automation fixtures. The material's inherent characteristics minimize warpage and maintain tight tolerances throughout the part lifecycle.
For Aerospace, Automotive, and Industrial Equipment, these physical attributes translate to reliable production outcomes with minimal post-processing requirements, ensuring parts meet specifications straight from the build platform.
Aluminum 6061-T6 delivers 2.70 g/cm3 density and Ra 1.6 micrometers surface finish so assemblies fit and finish without secondary rework.
Key metric
2.70 g/cm3
Tested to ASTM B311
Key metric
Ra 1.6 micrometers
Tested to ISO 4287
Key metric
90 %
Tested to ASM Handbook
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Aluminum 6061-T6 maintains dimensional stability through temperature swings, making it a reliable option for Aerospace and Automotive programs that see repeated thermal cycling.
Aluminum 6061-T6 demonstrates excellent thermal stability with robust heat resistance, enabling it to maintain dimensional accuracy in elevated temperature environments. This thermal performance ensures parts retain their shape and mechanical properties even under thermal stress.
The material's thermal characteristics make it ideal for Lightweight structural brackets and frames, Precision enclosures and heat sinks, and Tooling plates and automation fixtures that experience temperature fluctuations. Its ability to withstand thermal cycling without degradation ensures long-term reliability in Aerospace, Automotive, and Industrial Equipment.
With an operating temperature range up to 300 °C, Aluminum 6061-T6 provides engineers with confidence when designing parts for thermally demanding applications, from under-hood automotive components to industrial equipment exposed to heat sources.
Aluminum 6061-T6 maintains geometry with a Service Temperature of 300 °C, protecting dimensional integrity during heat cycling.
Key metric
300 °C
Key metric
167 W/m-K
Tested to ASTM E1461
Key metric
23.6 um/m-K
Tested to ASTM E228
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Aluminum 6061-T6 provides predictable electrical behavior for housings and functional prototypes that need controlled resistivity and dielectric strength.
Aluminum 6061-T6 provides predictable electrical properties, making it suitable for electrical housings and insulators. The material's insulation properties ensure reliable performance in electrical assemblies.
These electrical characteristics enable its use in Lightweight structural brackets and frames, Precision enclosures and heat sinks, and Tooling plates and automation fixtures where electrical performance is critical. The material maintains consistent electrical properties across its operating temperature range, ensuring stable performance in varying conditions.
For Aerospace, Automotive, and Industrial Equipment requiring precise electrical behavior, Aluminum 6061-T6 delivers the consistency and reliability needed for functional prototypes and production parts that interact with electrical systems.
Aluminum 6061-T6 posts 3.99e-08 ohm-m Electrical Resistivity, giving enclosures dependable insulating performance.
Key metric
3.99e-08 ohm-m
Tested to ASTM B193
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Advanced Manufacturing
Aluminum 6061-T6 is manufactured using advanced CNC Machining technology, ensuring optimal material properties and dimensional accuracy.
Aluminum 6061-T6 runs on industrial FDM platforms with heated chambers, hardened extrusion paths, and qualified material profiles to guarantee consistent layer adhesion and mechanical integrity.
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