6061-T6 Aluminum

Light, strong, easy to work with, 6061 T6 aluminum is one of the most common materials in the world. T6 temper 6061 has been treated to provide the maximum precipitation hardening (and therefore maximum yield strength) for a 6061 aluminum alloy. Laser-cut aluminum may have a small amount of dross (burr) on the underside. Parts may also have cosmetic imperfections/scratches as a result of the manufacturing process. Parts over 75mm/3 inches and greater than 1.5mm/0.060" thickness can be deburred for a grained finish. For parts under this size, contact us for finishing options.

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Design specifications
0.80mm
1.00mm
1.30mm
1.60mm
2.00mm
2.30mm
2.50mm
3.20mm

Maximum sheet size

800.00 x 400.00mm

Kerf width

0.10mm

Minimum thickness

1.50mm

Maximum thickness

1.70mm

Minimum overall part

25.40mm

Minimum feature size

2.40mm

Minimum engraving detail

1.00mm

Design notes

The design rules are different for laser cut metal. Please read the design guide before you start your design.

Mechanical properties

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

291 - 320 MPa

Tensile Strength (Yield)

193 - 290 MPa

Elastic Modulus

68 - 74 GPa

Elongation at break

12 - 17 %

Hardness

60 HRB

Shear Strength

30 ksi

Shear Modulus

3800 ksi

Fatigue Strength

14 ksi

Poisson’s Ratio

0.33

Physical properties

Corrosion resistance

High

Magnetism

Non-magnetic

Weldability

High

UV resistance

Excellent

Density

2.71 g/cm3

Electrical properties

Electrical resistivity

3.9 - 4.1 μΩ*cm

Post treatments

Post-Processing

Annealing, Cold working

Anodizing compatibility

Suitable

Affixable Properties

Mechanical

Thermal properties

Maximum service temperature

130 - 150 °C

Thermal expansion coefficient

22.7 - 23.9 µm/m-°C

Thermal conductivity

152 - 169 W/(m⋅°C)