Aluminium Alloy

6060 - T5~T595

Aluminium alloy 6060 is a medium strength heat PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

treatable alloy with a strength slightly lower than
6005A. It has very good corrosion resistance and very Property Value
good weldability plus good cold formability especially in
Density 2.70 Kg/cm³
temper T4. It is commonly used alloy for very
complex cross sections and has very good anodizing Melting Point 655 °C
response.
Thermal Expansion 23.4 x10-6 /K
Applications Modulus of Elasticity 69.5 GPa
Alloy 6060 is typically used for extrusions with complex
Thermal Conductivity 209 W/m.K
cross sections and/or requiring anodising:
~ Architectural sections for windows, doors, curtain Electrical Resistivity 54 % IACS
walls Electrical Resistivity 0.032 x10-6 Ω .m
~ Interior fittings, frame systems, lighting, ladders,
railings, fences
~ Heat sink sections, electronic modules, electro motor
housings MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
~ Flexible assembly systems, special machinery
elements Property Value
~ Truck and trailer flooring, pneumatic installation, Proof Stress 185 MPa
railway, inside applications
Tensile Strength 220 MPa
~ Irrigation, heating and cooling pipes
~ Furniture, office equipment. Elongation 13 %
Shear Strength 140 MPa
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION Hardness Vickers 80 HV

Element % Present
Manganese (Mn) 0.0 - 0.10
WELDABILITY
Iron (Fe) 0.10 - 0.30
Weldability – Gas: Good
Magnesium (Mg) 0.35 - 0.60 Weldability – Arc: Very Good
Weldability – Resistance: Good
Silicon (Si) 0.30 - 0.60
Brazability: Very Good
Copper (Cu) 0.0 - 0.10 Solderability: Good
Zinc (Zn) 0.0 - 0.15
Titanium (Ti) 0.0 - 0.10 FABRICATION
Aluminium (Al) Balance Workability – Cold: Good
Machinability: Acceptable
Anodising: Very Good

TEMPER TYPES
The most common temper for 6060 aluminium is:
• T5 - Cooled from an elevated temperature shaping
process and artificially aged

SUPPLIED FORMS
Alloy 6060 is typically supplied as extrusions, specially
those with complex shapes and/or requiring anodizing
• Extrusions

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Datasheet Updated 13 September 2011

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This Data is indicative only and must not be seen as a substitute for the full
specification from which it is drawn. In particular, the mechanical property
requirements vary widely with temper, product and product dimensions. The
information is based on our present knowledge and is given in good faith.
However, no liability will be accepted by the Company is respect of any
action taken by any third party in reliance thereon.

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