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    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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    Aalco is a registered trademark of Aalco Metals Ltd


    © Copyright: Aalco Metals Ltd, 25 High Street, Cobham, Surrey KT11 3DH
    Aluminium Alloy
    6060 - T5~T595

    CONTACT

    Address: Please make contact directly with your local


    service centre, which can be found via the
    Locations page of our web site
    Web: www.aalco.co.uk

    REVISION HISTORY

    Datasheet Updated 13 September 2011

    DISCLAIMER
    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.

    As the products detailed may be used for a wide variety of purposes and as
    the Company has no control over their use; the Company specifically
    excludes all conditions or warranties expressed or implied by statute or
    otherwise as to dimensions, properties and/or fitness for any particular
    purpose.

    Any advice given by the Company to any third party is given for that party’s
    assistance only and without liability on the part of the Company. Any
    contract between the Company and a customer will be subject to the
    company’s Conditions of Sale. The extent of the Company’s liabilities to any
    customer is clearly set out in those Conditions; a copy of which is available
    on request.

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    Aalco is a registered trademark of Aalco Metals Ltd


    © Copyright: Aalco Metals Ltd, 25 High Street, Cobham, Surrey KT11 3DH

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