6061 Aluminum Flat Bar, is an extruded solid aluminum rectangle bar that is easy to work with and has a wide range of applications. Aluminum Flats are widely used for all types of fabrication projects where lightweight and corrosion resistance is a concern. Metals Depot stocks hundreds of sizes of aluminum flats that you can buy online in ready to ship precut or mill lengths or you can order just what you need custom Cut to Size in small or large quantity at wholesale prices. Custom sizes are also available sheared or saw cut from plate. 1/16" Strip flats are sheared from sheet and may have curvature or twist, extruded tolerances not applicable. Provided in raw mill finish, its normal for material to have slight imperfections. Not intended for cosmetic applications.
Aluminum alloy 6061 Bars belong to the 6000 series of Aluminum alloy. it is a precipitation-hardened aluminum alloyIt has an ultimate tensile strength going up to 290 MPa and a high yield strength which reaches 241 MPa. The alloyingcomponents of 606l alloy are silicon and magnesium. lt is widely used for extrusion and has good weldability andmechanical properties. Athough welding this alloy can affect its strength negatively. its capacity to sustain wear andtear, i.e. its fatigue strength is medium and formability (cold) depends on its temper. The T4 temper has goodformability but the formability can be limited in the T6 temper. The most common temper of Aluminum alloy 606l bais T6 which is given solution heat treatment and aged artificially.
6061 aluminum is a lightweight, general-purpose aluminum alloy that can easily be machined or welded. It has a high resistance to corrosion, and an excellent weight-to-strength ratio. The T6511 temper also means it has been heat treated for additional strength (Yield Strength: 35,000 psi). This 6061 aluminum meets ASTM B221 specifications.
Thickness: 1/2 inch
Material Type: 6061 general-purpose aluminum
Temper: T6511
Finish: Unpolished (Mill)
Specification: ASTM B221
Extruded
High Strength, Easily Welded or Machined
