1.Prodsuct Description
The 6061 aluminum flat bars can be easily welded, machined, and formed using hot and cold methods. It is an alloy that is made of silicon and magnesium. It is known for having the highest corrosion resistance of all the heat-treated aluminum. It does however have lower strength than other heat-treated aluminum alloys. The mechanical properties of the 6061 aluminum give it a wide range of mechanical properties. It can be welded easily and has great joining characteristics. It can be coated or have anodizing performed.
2.Prodsuct Application
It’s common for the 6061 aluminum flat bars to be used for rectifier parts, brackets, structural components, camera lens mounts, electrical fittings, marine fittings and components, and hinge pins. This prodsuct can be used in a wide variety of applications, making it a popular choice. In fact, it is used for structures that are heavy duty and require good strength-to-weight ratio and high corrosion resistance. When in the annealed condition, the 6061 alloys can be cold worked with no problem. Some of the ways this prodsuct can be formed include drilling, cutting, deep drawing, stamping, tapping, and bending.
3.Prodsuct Feature
The machinability rating for this prodsuct today, compared to 2011 when it was 100%, is 90%. When machined, the end prodsuct has a high finish. Forging can be used at temperatures between 750 and 900 degrees F. Temperatures between 500 and 700 degrees F should be used for hot working. Any common welding technique can be used for 6061 alloys as well. Solution heat treating should be performed at 990 degrees F. This should be done long enough to allow thorough heating, then water quench.