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6063 T6 Rectangular Aluminum Flat Tube

6063 T6 Rectangular Aluminum Flat Tube has excellent surface quality and strong corrosion resistance, making it suitable for fields with high aesthetic requirements such as construction and electronic device supports.

6063 T6 Rectangular Aluminum Flat Tube is a commonly used and widely applied aluminum alloy material. Due to its excellent machinability, surface quality, and corrosion resistance, it is often used in construction, electronic device supports, door and window frames, furniture, and other structural components.

6063 T6 Rectangular Aluminum Flat Tube Specification

Dimension Name Specification
Max Length 288
Alloy 6063
Temper T6
Production Method Extruded
Material Aluminum
Shape Tube-Rectangle

6063 T6 Rectangular Aluminum Flat Tube Properties

6063 T6 aluminum alloy is an aluminum alloy containing silicon and magnesium, known for its excellent corrosion resistance and relatively high strength. The T6 heat treatment enhances its mechanical properties, offering outstanding performance in tensile strength, hardness, and wear resistance.

  • Heat Treatment State (T6): T6 heat treatment includes solution heat treatment and artificial aging, which improves the strength and hardness of the aluminum alloy. 6063 T6 aluminum alloy has higher tensile and yield strength (around 150 MPa) compared to other states of 6063.
  • Strength: In the T6 heat-treated state, the strength of 6063 aluminum alloy is significantly improved. Although its strength is about half that of 6061 aluminum alloy, it is sufficient for many applications.
  • Machinability: 6063 T6 rectangular aluminum flat tube is easy to process with precision, such as cutting, drilling, and bending, and performs excellently during surface treatments like anodizing. Its smooth surface helps with subsequent decorative treatments and enhances its corrosion resistance.
  • Appearance Quality: 6063 T6 aluminum material has a smooth surface and good processing results, making it suitable for applications requiring aesthetic appearance.

Corrosion Resistance

6063 T6 aluminum alloy has excellent corrosion resistance and can withstand various environmental factors, making it ideal for outdoor use. 6063 T6 aluminum alloy exhibits outstanding oxidation resistance and corrosion performance, especially suitable for applications exposed to outdoor or humid environments, such as building facades, building frames in marine climates, door and window frames, lamp posts, railings, etc. This makes it an ideal material for structures that need to maintain their appearance and performance over time.

6063 T6 Rectangular Aluminum Flat Tube Machinability and Surface Treatment

  • Machinability: 6063 T6 aluminum alloy has excellent machinability and is easy to extrude, cut, stamp, and other processing techniques. It is highly suitable for producing complex shapes such as rectangular aluminum tubes, frames, profiles, etc.
  • Surface Treatment: 6063 T6 aluminum alloy also has excellent surface treatment capabilities, including anodizing, electrophoretic coating, spraying, and brushing. These surface treatments not only enhance its corrosion resistance but also improve its appearance, making it ideal for applications requiring high aesthetic quality.

6063 T6 Rectangular Aluminum Flat Tube Applications

6063 T6 rectangular flat tube is widely used in fields that require high surface quality and aesthetic standards, such as building facades, bridges, electronic device supports, and various precision mechanical structures. Its high surface gloss and corrosion resistance make it suitable for outdoor and exposed environments.

  • Construction and Decoration: Used in window frames, door frames, exterior decoration, curtain wall systems, balcony railings, supporting structures, etc.
  • Furniture Manufacturing: Used in the production of tables, chairs, shelves, etc., with advantages such as aesthetic appeal, light weight, and corrosion resistance.
  • Electronic Device Supports: Due to its excellent mechanical properties and surface treatment performance, it is widely used in electronic device supports and framework structures.
  • Traffic Facilities: Used in traffic facilities, signposts, and other structures that require corrosion resistance and aesthetic appeal.
  • Other Applications: Includes use in construction beams and columns, furniture components, decorative strips, and other non-structural applications.

6063 T6 Rectangular Aluminum Flat Tube Advantages

  • Excellent Corrosion Resistance: 6063 T6 rectangular aluminum flat tube has good oxidation resistance, making it suitable for prolonged exposure to external environments.
  • Good Formability and Machinability: Easy to extrude and process, adaptable to various complex design requirements.
  • High Surface Quality: Has excellent surface treatment capabilities, suitable for applications with high aesthetic requirements.
  • Lightweight and Durable: As an aluminum alloy, 6063 T6 rectangular aluminum flat tube is lightweight, with a long lifespan and durability.

6063 T6 rectangular aluminum flat tube is an excellent aluminum alloy material suitable for use in construction, decoration, furniture, and electronic device supports. With its outstanding corrosion resistance, good machinability, and aesthetic surface treatment capabilities, it meets the dual requirements of appearance and performance in many applications.

6063 T6 Rectangular Aluminum Mechanical Properties

Property Value
Density g/cm^3 3
Yield Tensile Strength KSI 31
Brinell Hardness 500 kg load 65
Rockwell Hardness B Scale 27
Elongation % in 2 in. 22
Shear Strength KSI 22
Melting Point °F 1140 - 1210
Machinability % 50
Ultimate Tensile Strength KSI 35
Electrical Conductivity % IACS 53

Chemistry Information 6063 Aluminum

6063 aluminum alloy belongs to the aluminum-magnesium-silicon series, known for its good machinability and formability, making it particularly suitable for extrusion of aluminum profiles and subsequent surface treatments. 6063 T6 is an aluminum alloy that has undergone T6 heat treatment, offering higher strength and corrosion resistance.

Major Elements:

  • Silicon (Si): 0.2% – 0.6%
  • Magnesium (Mg): 0.45% – 0.9%
  • Aluminum (Al): Remainder

Silicon and magnesium are the primary strengthening elements, which contribute to the excellent strength and corrosion resistance of the 6063 alloy.

Element Percentage
Mg 0.45 - 0.9
Al 98.9
Cr 0.1 max
Cu 0.1 max
Fe 0.35 max
Mn 0.1 max
Si 0.2 - 0.6
Ti 0.1 max
Zn 0.1 max

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