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5/8 x 2" type 6061-T6511 alumimum bar x 36" long
6061 is a general purpose aluminum alloy with magnesium and silicon as its alloying elements. 6061 has the highest resistance to corrosion of all the heat treated aluminums, but strength is lower. 6061 has a wide range of mechanical properties and is readily machined and has good forming properties. 6061 welds easily, has excellent joining characteristics, and good acceptance to anodizing and other applied coatings. Electrical conductivity is 40% of copper. 6061 is widely used and has the largest size selection of all aluminums.
6061 is easily cold worked and formed in the annealed condition. Cutting, stamping, bending, spinning, deep drawing, drilling, tapping, etc. are all readily accomplished using standard methods.
6061 in the T4 condition has a machinability rating of 90% when compared to 2011 at 100%. Machines to a high finish.
6061 can be forged at temperatures in the range of 750 to 900 F. Hot working may be done in the temperature range of 500 F to 700 F.
6061 can be readily welded using all the common welding techniques.
