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6063 - T4 Extruded Rod and Bar

Commercial6063 EN6063

Aluminium Alloy 6063
Aluminium alloy 6063 is a medium strength alloy commonly referred to as an architectural alloy. It is normally used in intricate extrusions.
It has a good surface finish, high corrosion resistance, is readily suited to welding and can be easily anodised. Most commonly available as T6 temper, in the T4 condition it has good formability.

Applications
6063 is typically used in:
Architectural applications
Extrusions
Window frames
Doors
Shop fittings
Irrigation tubing
In balustrading the rails and posts are normally in the T6 temper and formed elbows and bends are T4. T4 temper 6063 aluminium is also finding applications in hydroformed tube for chassis.

Aluminium Alloy 6063A
Aluminium alloy 6063A is a variation of 6063 with greater strength but retains the same good surface finish qualities and affinity for anodising.

Applications
6063A is used in the same applications as 6063. It is also used in:
Road transport
Rail transport
Extreme sports equipment


Chemical Composition

BS EN 573-3:2009
Alloy 6063
Chemical Element % Present
Aluminium (Al) balance
Other (Each) 0.05 max
Manganese (Mn) 0.1 max
Zinc (Zn) 0.1 max
Titanium (Ti) 0.1 max
Chromium (Cr) 0.1 max
Copper (Cu) 0.1 max
Others (Total) 0.15 max
Iron (Fe) 0.35 max
Silicon (Si) 0.2 - 0.6
Magnesium (Mg) 0.45 - 0.9

Alloy Designations

Aluminium alloy 6063/6063A also corresponds to the following standard designations and specifications but may not be a direct equivalent:

AA6063

Al Mg0.7Si

GS10

AlMgSi0.5

A-GS

3.32206

ASTM B210

ASTM B221

ASTM B241 (Pipe- Seamless)

ASTM B345 (Pipe- Seamless)

ASTM B361

ASTM B429

ASTM B483

ASTM B491

MIL G-18014

MIL G-18015

MIL P-25995

MIL W-85

QQ A-200/9

SAE J454

UNS A96063

HE19


Temper Types

The most common temper for 6063 aluminium are:

  • O
  • T4
  • T6

Supplied Forms

Alloy 6063 is supplied as standard extrusions including tee, channel, angle and flat bar as well as box section and tube

  • Extrusions
  • Tube

Generic Physical Properties

Physical Property Value
Density 2.70 g/cm³
Melting Point 600 °C
Thermal Expansion 23.5 x10^-6 /K
Modulus of Elasticity 69.5 GPa
Thermal Conductivity 200 W/m.K
Electrical Resistivity 0.035 x10^-6 Ω .m

Mechanical Properties

BS EN 755-2:2008
Extruded Rod and Bar - Up to 150mm Dia or A/F
Mechanical Property Value
Proof Stress 90 Min MPa
Tensile Strength 150 Min MPa
Elongation A50 mm 10 Min %
Hardness Brinell 50 HB
Elongation A 12 Min %

Properties above are for material in the T4 condition


Weldability

6063 is suitable for all conventional welding methods.

Welding wire generally should be alloy 5183 or alloy 4043.

When maximum electrical conductivity is required use alloy 4043.

For strength and conductivity use alloy 5346 and increase the size of the weld to compensate for the lower conductivity.

 

Weldability – Gas: Excellent

Weldability – Arc: Excellent

Weldability – Resistance: Excellent

Brazability: Excellent

Solderability: Good

Fabrication

Workability - Cold: Average

Machinability: Average