6061 t6 aluminum block
The 6061 T6 aluminum block is a solid piece of 6061 aluminum alloy that has undergone a specific heat treatment process (T6) to enhance its mechanical properties. The T6 condition indicates that the material has been solution heat-treated and artificially aged, resulting in high strength and excellent corrosion resistance.
The 6061 T6 aluminum block is an ideal choice for applications requiring lightweight materials with high strength, good corrosion resistance, and excellent machinability. Its versatility makes it suitable for a wide range of industries, from aerospace to automotive to construction.
The T6 condition signifies that the material has undergone solution heat treatment and artificial aging, thereby increasing its strength and hardness.
6061 T6 Aluminum Block Specifications
| Material | 6061-T651 Aluminum |
| Material Specifications | ASME SB-209, ASTM B209, AMS 4027, AMS-QQ-A-250/11, Mill Test Reports Included |
| Tolerance | +/-.002" ground thickness parallel w/.004" width and length saw cut +.060-.000" |
- Thickness and Size: 6061 T6 aluminum blocks are available in various dimensions, typically ranging from 1 inch to several inches in thickness and can be cut to custom sizes depending on the application.
- Surface Finish: The surface of the block can be mill-finished or anodized. Anodizing provides additional corrosion resistance and can be dyed for aesthetic purposes.
- Shapes: Square aluminum blocks, rectangular aluminum blocks, and circular aluminum blocks can be customized into various shapes of 6061 T6 aluminum blocks based on specific requirements, including L-shapes, T-shapes, and other complex forms.
Special Specifications
Custom Sizes: 6061 T6 aluminum blocks can be cut and processed according to specific customer requirements to meet particular size and shape specifications.
HC Aluminum offers a variety of specifications for 6061 T6 aluminum blocks to meet the needs of different industrial and engineering applications. Depending on the specific application, users can choose the appropriate size and thickness and customize specific shapes to meet particular requirements.
6061 t6 aluminum block Chemical Composition
| Alloy | Chemical Component (%) | |||||||||||
| Si | Fe | Cu | Mn | Mg | Cr | Zn | Ni | Ti | others | Al | ||
| single | total | |||||||||||
| 6061 | 0.40-0.8 | 0.7 | 0.15-0.40 | 0.15 | 0.8- 1.2 | 0.04- 0.35 | 0.25 | - | 0.15 | 0.05 | 0.15 | Remainder |
Applications of 6061 T6 Aluminum Block
The 6061 T6 aluminum block is widely used in various fields such as aerospace, automotive, marine, industrial, and construction due to its excellent mechanical properties, lightweight nature, corrosion resistance, and good machinability.
HC Aluminium Alloy 6061 T6 Block Stock List
| Description | Thickness (in) | Specifications (in) | Type |
| 1/8" x 2" x 2" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 1/8" | 2" x 2" | square |
| 1/8" x 3" x 3" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 1/8" | 3" x 3" | square |
| 1/8" x 4" x 4" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 1/8" | 4" x 4" | square |
| 1/8" x 6" x 6" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 1/8" | 6" x 6" | square |
| 1/8" x 8" x 8" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 1/8" | 8" x 8" | square |
| 1/4" x 2" x 2" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 1/4" | 2" x 2" | square |
| 1/4" x 3" x 3" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 1/4" | 3" x 3" | square |
| 1/4" x 4" x 4" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 1/4" | 4" x 4" | square |
| 1/4" x 6" x 6" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 1/4" | 6" x 6" | square |
| 1/4" x 8" x 8" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 1/4" | 8" x 8" | square |
| 3/8" x 2" x 2" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 3/8" | 2" x 2" | square |
| 3/8" x 3" x 3" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 3/8" | 3" x 3" | square |
| 3/8" x 4" x 4" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 3/8" | 4" x 4" | square |
| 3/8" x 6" x 6" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 3/8" | 6" x 6" | square |
| 3/8" x 8" x 8" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 3/8" | 8" x 8" | square |
| 1/2" x 2" x 2" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 1/2" | 2" x 2" | square |
| 1/2" x 3" x 3" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 1/2" | 3" x 3" | square |
| 1/2" x 4" x 4" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 1/2" | 4" x 4" | square |
| 1/2" x 6" x 6" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 1/2" | 6" x 6" | square |
| 1/2" x 8" x 8" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 1/2" | 8" x 8" | square |
| 3/4" x 2" x 2" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 3/4" | 2" x 2" | square |
| 3/4" x 3" x 3" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 3/4" | 3" x 3" | square |
| 3/4" x 4" x 4" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 3/4" | 4" x 4" | square |
| 3/4" x 6" x 6" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 3/4" | 6" x 6" | square |
| 3/4" x 8" x 8" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 3/4" | 8" x 8" | square |
| 1" x 2" x 2" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 1" | 2" x 2" | square |
| 1" x 3" x 3" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 1" | 3" x 3" | square |
| 1" x 4" x 4" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 1" | 4" x 4" | square |
| 1" x 6" x 6" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 1" | 6" x 6" | square |
| 1" x 8" x 8" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 1" | 8" x 8" | square |
| 2" x 2" x 2" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 2" | 2" x 2" | square |
| 2" x 3" x 3" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 2" | 3" x 3" | square |
| 2" x 4" x 4" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 2" | 4" x 4" | square |
| 2" x 6" x 6" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 2" | 6" x 6" | square |
| 2" x 8" x 8" 6061 t6 square aluminum block | 2" | 8" x 8" | square |
| 1/8" x 2" 6061 t6 round aluminum block | 1/8" | 2" | round |
| 1/8" x 4" 6061 t6 round aluminum block | 1/8" | 4" | round |
| 1/8" x 6" 6061 t6 round aluminum block | 1/8" | 6" | round |
| 1/4" x 2" 6061 t6 round aluminum block | 1/4" | 2" | round |
| 1/4" x 4" 6061 t6 round aluminum block | 1/4" | 4" | round |
| 1/4" x 6" 6061 t6 round aluminum block | 1/4" | 6" | round |
| 1/2" x 2" 6061 t6 round aluminum block | 1/2" | 2" | round |
| 1/2" x 4" 6061 t6 round aluminum block | 1/2" | 4" | round |
| 1/2" x 6" 6061 t6 round aluminum block | 1/2" | 6" | round |
| 1" x 2" 6061 t6 round aluminum block | 1" | 2" | round |
| 1" x 4" 6061 t6 round aluminum block | 1" | 4" | round |
| 1" x 6" 6061 t6 round aluminum block | 1" | 6" | round |
| 2" x 2" 6061 t6 round aluminum block | 2" | 2" | round |
| 2" x 4" 6061 t6 round aluminum block | 2" | 4" | round |
| 2" x 6" 6061 t6 round aluminum block | 2" | 6" | round |
Frequently Asked Questions About 6061 T6 Aluminum Block
| Question | Answer |
| What is 6061-T6 aluminum used for? | Aerospace components, automotive parts, marine applications, structural components, machinery equipment |
| Is there a difference between 6061 and 6061-T6? | 6061 is the standard alloy, while 6061-T6 has been heat-treated for increased strength |
| Is 6061-T6 aluminum stronger than steel? | 6061-T6 aluminum is not as strong as steel but is lighter |
