6061 Aluminum Machining
Aluminum 6061 Machined Parts
Sunhy has a reputation for machining quality parts from Aluminum alloy 6061. We can machine intricate parts on our CNC Swiss machines and CNC turning centers.
Aluminum alloy 6061 is an extremely popular alloy, excellent for jobs that require forming or welding. It is the most commonly available aluminum alloy and provides a clean surface finish. Unlike other aluminum alloys, 6061 has a high corrosion resistance.
Aluminum 6061 has a machining cost factor of 0.8 when compared to steel 12L14. It can be forged, hot worked, and readily welded, as well as heat treated, annealed, and aged. It anodizes well and provides a bright, colorful finish.
Industries & Applications
- Electronic hardware
- Piping
- Recreation equipment
- Aircraft components
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Aluminum Cost Comparison
Common Material Cost Comparison
| Type | General Characteristics | Alloy | Common Applications | Tolerances for 1/2" Dia. | Material Cost Factor | Machining Cost Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel | Designed for excellent machinability. Case hard only | 12L14 | Endless commercial products; probably more pounds used in turned products than any other material | Cold drawn 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Stainless Steel | Designed for machining, non-magnetic | 303 | Electronic hardware, automotive, aerospace, medical instruments, and many applications requiring corrosion resistance | Cold finished +/- .002 | 1.9 | 2.7 |
| Brass | Designed for machining | 2011 | Electronic hardware, endless commercial products | Cold finish +/-.0015 | 3.8 | .6 |
| Aluminum | Designed for machining | 2011 | Electronic hardware, endless commercial products | Cold finish +/-.0015 | 3.8 | .6 |
| Titanium | High strength, light weight, good bio-compatibility | Ti-6Al-4VEli | Medical implants | Ground & polished +/-.002 | 30.2 | 6 |
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Aluminum 6061 Characteristics
| TEMPER | Yield Strength (ksi) | Ultimate Tensile Strength (ksi) | Modulus of Elasticity (ksi) | Brinell Hardness (500km/10mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Untempered | 11 | 19 | 10,000 | 30 |
| T6, T651, T6511 | 40 | 45 | 10,000 | 95 |
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