6262 Aluminum Bar
6262 aluminum bar is an aluminum-magnesium-silicon alloy, containing elements such as lead and bismuth, primarily used to enhance its machinability, particularly in applications requiring precision machining and excellent surface quality.
Alloy Type: 6262 aluminum alloy belongs to the Al-Mg-Si series, offering high strength and good corrosion resistance.
6262 Aluminum Bar Characteristics
Strength
The alloy exhibits good strength, especially in the T6 temper, where it has higher tensile strength compared to other common aluminum alloys.
6262 aluminum alloy shows higher strength in aluminum alloys, making it suitable for structural parts that need to withstand large loads.
Corrosion Resistance
6262 offers excellent oxidation resistance, maintaining stability in harsh environments, making it suitable for long-term use in industries such as aerospace and automotive.
Machinability
Due to the addition of lead and bismuth, 6262 aluminum bar has excellent cutting performance, making it ideal for manufacturing parts with complex shapes and precise dimensions. It maintains high machining accuracy while reducing surface roughness.
During machining, 6262 aluminum alloy offers better lubrication and cutting performance, reducing tool wear and extending tool life.
Heat Treatment Properties
As a heat-treatable alloy, 6262 aluminum can achieve enhanced mechanical properties and corrosion resistance under proper heat treatment conditions. After appropriate heat treatment, its strength and hardness can be significantly improved, making it suitable for high-strength applications.
6262 Aluminum Bar Advantages
- Excellent machinability: Due to the presence of lead and bismuth, 6262 aluminum alloy offers lower cutting forces and better surface finish, making it suitable for parts with complex shapes and high precision requirements.
- Corrosion resistance: 6262 alloy exhibits good resistance to most common corrosive elements, extending the service life of components.
- Versatility: 6262 aluminum bar is suitable for a wide range of industrial applications, particularly in situations where excellent surface quality and strength are required.
6262 Aluminum Bar Applications
6262 is primarily used for manufacturing high-strength aluminum alloy parts, such as mechanical components, automotive parts, and aerospace parts.
6262 aluminum bar is ideal for precision machining, aluminum profiles, and applications requiring high-strength aluminum alloys.
- Automotive industry: 6262 aluminum bar is commonly used for manufacturing various automotive components, especially parts that require high strength and machining precision, such as engine parts, brackets, suspension systems, and drivetrain components. These parts need to operate in high-temperature and high-pressure environments, requiring materials with good durability and reliability.
- Aerospace: In the aerospace industry, 6262 aluminum alloy is widely used for critical components like aircraft structures, engine parts, and aerospace accessories. Its high strength-to-weight ratio and excellent fatigue resistance ensure the reliability and safety of the aircraft during flight.
- Electronics industry: 6262 aluminum bar is suitable for manufacturing complex electronic device enclosures and components, providing excellent machinability and surface treatment effects to meet the demands of precision machining and assembly.
- Construction industry: In the construction sector, 6262 aluminum bar is used for building frameworks, window frames, and other structural parts. Its corrosion resistance ensures that it maintains good performance in harsh environmental conditions, extending its service life.
- Machinery manufacturing: 6262 aluminum alloy is also used for manufacturing various mechanical components, meeting high strength and precision requirements, and suitable for a wide range of mechanical applications.
The versatility of 6262 aluminum round bar extends to the construction industry, where it can be used for building frames, window frames, and structural parts. Its corrosion resistance ensures durability even in harsh environmental conditions.
6262 Aluminum Bar Product Forms
Aluminum Bar 6262 Solid Round
6262 aluminum alloy solid round bar is a high-strength, easy-to-machine aluminum alloy product with excellent corrosion resistance. It is commonly used for manufacturing mechanical parts and structural components, suitable for industries such as aerospace, automotive, and electronics, where high precision and durability are required.
6262-T9 Aluminum Round Bar
6262-T9 aluminum alloy round bar undergoes a special heat treatment process (solution treatment and artificial aging) to significantly improve its strength and hardness. It is suitable for high-performance applications that require load-bearing capacity, such as aerospace components and high-strength mechanical parts.
Is 6262 aluminum weldable?
6262 aluminum alloy has excellent weldability. It can be welded using brazing processes. To improve its machining characteristics, lead and bismuth have been added to the alloy. High-speed or carbide tools can be used for smooth processing, and heavy cutting requires oil lubricants.
6262 Aluminum Bar Physical Properties
Property | Value |
Density | 0.098 lb / cu. in. |
Specific Gravity | 2.72 |
Thermal Conductivity | 172 W/m.K |
Electrical Resistivity | 0.039 x 10^-6 Ω·m |
Melting Point | 1090 °F |
Elongation | A50 mm 8 Min % |
Hardness, Brinell | 75 HB |
What is the composition of 6262 alloy?
- Aluminum-magnesium-silicon alloy: 6262 aluminum alloy is primarily composed of aluminum, magnesium, and silicon, offering excellent strength, machinability, and corrosion resistance.
- Contains lead and bismuth: The addition of these elements helps improve the material's machinability, especially in precision machining, by reducing friction and tool wear during cutting, thereby improving machining efficiency and surface quality.
Element | Percentage Range (%) |
Aluminium | Balance |
Manganese | 0.0 – 0.15 |
Iron | 0.0 – 0.70 |
Magnesium | 0.80 – 1.20 |
Chromium | 0.04 – 0.14 |
Titanium | 0.0 – 0.15 |
Silicon | 0.40 – 0.80 |
Zinc | 0.0 – 0.25 |
Copper | 0.15 – 1.40 |
Bismuth | 0.40 – 0.70 |
Lead | 0.40 – 0.70 |
6262 aluminum bar is an aluminum alloy with excellent mechanical properties and machinability, particularly suitable for precision machining and applications with high surface quality requirements.
6262 Aluminum Bar Stock List
Description | Alloy | Temper | Processing method | Profile Shape |
0.75" Aluminum Hexagonal Bar 6262-T6511-Extruded | 6262 | T6511 | Extruded | hexagonal bar |
0.875" Aluminum Hexagonal Bar 6262-T6511-Extruded | 6262 | T6511 | Extruded | hexagonal bar |
1" Aluminum Hexagonal Bar 6262-T6511-Extruded | 6262 | T6511 | Extruded | hexagonal bar |
1.125" Aluminum Hexagonal Bar 6262-T6511-Extruded | 6262 | T6511 | Extruded | hexagonal bar |