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Lathe Machining Parts Aluminium 5051 5052 6061 7075 for Medical Devices Aerospace Components Automotive Parts Robotics

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Aluminium 5051 5052 6061 7075
Size:
Various Sizes Available
Style:
Machining Parts, Electric Parts, Mechanical Parts, Computer Parts
Strength:
High
Finish:
Polished/Zinc/ Anodizing
Manufacturer:
JIA SHAN Hardward Company
Length:
As Customisation
Package:
Small Packing+Carton Packing+Pallet
Standard:
ISO
Package Quantity:
1
Shape:
AS DRAWING
Measurement System:
INCH, Metric
Port:
Shenzhen
Quality:
Inspection Before Shipment
Color:
As Customisation
Material:
Aluminium 5051 5052 6061 7075
Lathe Machining Parts Aluminium 5051 5052 6061 7075 for Medical Devices Aerospace Components Automotive Parts Robotics

Lathe Machining Parts Aluminium 5051 5052 6061 7075 for Medical Devices Aerospace Components Automotive Parts Robotics
 
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Aluminum 6061 is one of the most commonly used aluminum alloys due to its excellent combination of strength, corrosion resistance, weldability, and ease of processing. It belongs to the 6000 series of aluminum alloys, which are primarily composed of aluminum, magnesium, and silicon. Due to its versatile properties, 6061 is widely used in industries such as aerospace, construction, automotive, marine, and electronics. This article will explore the key characteristics of aluminum 6061, including its chemical composition, physical properties, mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, weldability, and common applications.
 
1. Chemical Composition
Aluminum 6061 is a heat-treatable alloy, and its chemical composition is primarily based on aluminum, with significant amounts of magnesium and silicon. The typical composition of 6061 aluminum alloy is as follows:
Aluminum (Al): Balance
Silicon (Si): 0.4–0.8%
Iron (Fe): 0.7% max
Copper (Cu): 0.15–0.4%
Manganese (Mn): 0.15% max
Magnesium (Mg): 1.0–1.5%
Chromium (Cr): 0.04–0.35%
Zinc (Zn): 0.25% max
Titanium (Ti): 0.15% max
The addition of magnesium and silicon in specific proportions gives 6061 its excellent mechanical strength and corrosion resistance, while copper provides additional strength and hardness. The chromium content helps to enhance its resistance to stress corrosion cracking.
 
2. Physical Properties
Aluminum 6061 offers a range of favorable physical properties, including low density, high thermal conductivity, and good electrical conductivity. Key physical properties of 6061 aluminum include:
Density: 2.70 g/cm³ (2700 kg/m³)
Melting Point: 582–652°C (1080–1205°F)
Thermal Conductivity: 151 W/m·K
Electrical Conductivity: 40–42% IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard)
Specific Heat: 0.897 J/g·°C
Modulus of Elasticity: 68.9 GPa (10.0 × 10³ ksi)
The low density of aluminum 6061 (compared to steel and many other metals) makes it a lightweight option for applications requiring strength-to-weight ratio. Additionally, its relatively high thermal conductivity is useful in heat exchange applications.
 
3. Weldability and Workability
One of the major advantages of 6061 aluminum alloy is its excellent weldability and workability. It can be welded using several techniques, including TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas), MIG (Metal Inert Gas), and arc welding. The alloy can also be easily machined, extruded, and forged.
Weldability: 6061 is considered one of the most weldable aluminum alloys. It produces strong, high-quality welds, but care must be taken during the welding process to prevent cracking. In particular, preheating and post-weld heat treatment may be necessary in certain cases to minimize the risk of weld defects.
Machining: Aluminum 6061 is easy to machine, and it can be processed with common machining tools such as lathes, mills, and drills. Its excellent workability and surface finish make it an attractive option for precision machining applications.
Formability: 6061 can be easily extruded into a wide range of profiles, including round, square, rectangular, and custom shapes. It is also suitable for cold working operations like bending, drawing, and rolling.
 
4. Corrosion Resistance
Aluminum 6061 offers good resistance to corrosion, which is one of the main reasons it is widely used in applications exposed to outdoor environments or marine conditions. The alloy forms a protective oxide layer on the surface, which helps prevent further oxidation. The key aspects of its corrosion resistance include:
General Corrosion: 6061 is highly resistant to general corrosion in most environments, including atmospheric conditions, water, and many chemicals.
Pitting Corrosion: While 6061 is resistant to pitting in most environments, it may suffer from pitting corrosion if exposed to chloride-rich environments, such as seawater. However, proper coatings or anodizing can improve its resistance.
Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC): 6061 is generally resistant to stress corrosion cracking in most conditions, though it may be susceptible under certain stress conditions or when exposed to corrosive chemicals at elevated temperatures.
Anodizing: 6061 aluminum is easily anodized to increase its corrosion resistance. The anodized surface is more durable, providing additional protection in harsh environments.
 

Applications
Sandblasting is a process for surface treatment of workpieces. Adopting compressed air as the power, in order to form a high-speed jet beam will spray material (copper ore, quartz sand, emery, iron sand, sea sand) high-speed jet to the surface of the workpiece to be processed, so that the appearance or shape of the surface of the workpiece changes. Due to the impact and cutting effect of the abrasive on the surface of the workpiece, the surface of the workpiece obtains a certain degree of cleanliness and different roughness, so that the mechanical properties of the surface of the workpiece can be improved, thus improving the fatigue resistance of the workpiece, increasing the adhesion between it and the coating, prolonging the durability of the coating film, and also conducive to the levelling of the coating and decoration.
 
Cadmium plating is also prone to ‘cadmium brittle’ phenomenon, usually at higher temperatures, and at the same time the existence of certain stress conditions, can make steel and titanium alloys produce cadmium brittle. As cadmium plating layer in 232 ℃ above can be leached into the steel parts of the matrix, can cause the so-called ‘cadmium brittle’ phenomenon, so the use of temperature should not exceed 232 ℃.
Cadmium-plated layer can be welded, the plating can reduce the oxidation of copper-plated electrical contacts, but also does not increase the contact resistance. Cadmium-plated layer is usually used in steel fasteners, piping and other stressed parts, aluminium and aluminium alloy parts, magnesium alloy parts, and rubber contact with the steel and copper parts. Especially some elastic parts, threaded parts, standard parts and aerospace, shipbuilding, electronics and military products are used to use cadmium plating. But cadmium vapour and its soluble salts are highly toxic and seriously pollute the environment. Therefore, the application of cadmium plating layer is subject to strict limitations, has been rarely used, most of the zinc plating layer and zinc alloy layer to replace the cadmium plating layer.
 

1 Anodizing
2 Sandblasting
3 Matt anodizing
4 polish 0.8
5 Painting
6 Brush

 
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