6061 Aluminum Plate - AMS 4027 - T651
6061 Aluminum plate (AMS 4027) is one of the most versatile grades of high strength, heat treatable aluminum alloys. The T6 temper is achieved through a solution heat treatment and artificial aging to achieve the greatest level of precipitation hardening, and it resists stress cracking due to the inclusion of magnesium and silicon as major alloying elements. It is used for engineering and structural applications, boats, furniture, stairs, and more. With an excellent strength to weight ratio, good toughness, and high corrosion resistance, it’s no wonder that 6061 aluminum alloys are so widely used. Our plate stock is available in a variety of thicknesses – ask about our cutting and shearing services for this product.
6061 Inventory Size Ranges
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Working with 6061 Aluminum
Popular applications for our 6061 aluminum plate products (also known as 6061-T651) include fabrication of aluminum flooring, ramps, base plates, stairs, structural applications and more. It exhibits excellent machinability and is very suitable for welding applications. Our 6061-T651 aluminum tooling plate is an ideal product for many general purpose applications.
Characteristics of 6061 Aluminum
- Corrosion Resistance: Good
- Wear Resistance: Good
- Stress Cracking Resistance: Excellent
- Weldability (GAS, ARC): Excellent
- Machinability: Good
- Bending: Poor
Standard Inventory Specifications
- AMS 4027
- ASTM B 209
- ASME SB 209
Other industry standards we comply with:
- DFARS Compliant
Common Trade Names
- 6061 Tread Plate
- T651 Tooling Plate (®Alcoa North American Rolled Products)
- Aluminium 6061
- T6 aluminum
- 6061-T651 temper
Common Applications of 6061
- Transportation components - truck bodies and frames
- Structural and architectural components - steps, platforms, cover plates
- Aircraft and marine fittings
- Machine processing equipment
- Recreational products
- Typical tooling plate applications
- Heat Exchangers
Chemical Composition
| Element | Percent by Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| Si | Silicon | 0.40 - 0.80% |
| Fe | Iron | 0.70% max |
| Cu | Copper | 0.15 - 0.40% |
| Mn | Manganese | 0.8 - 1.2% |
| Mg | Magnesium | 0.8 - 1.2% |
| Cr | Chromium | 0.25% max |
| Zn | Zinc | 0.25% max |
| Ti | Titanium | 0.15% max |
| - | Others Each | 0.05% max |
| - | Others Total | 0.15% max |
| Al | Aluminum | Balance |
Physical Properties of 6061 Aluminium
| Density lb/in3 | 0.0975 |
| Thermal Conductivity, Btu-in/hr-ft²-°F | 1160 |
| Electrical Resistivity, Ω-cm | 3.99e-006 |
Mechanical Properties of 6061 Aluminum Plate
| Ultimate Tensile Strength, psi | 45,000 |
| Tensile Yield Strength, psi | 40,000 |
| Elongation at Break | 12% |
| Hardness, Rockwell B | 60 |
| Modulus of Elasticity, ksi | 10,000 |
*The technical data provided is for information only and not for design purposes. It is not warranted or guaranteed.