Aluminum 6061 is the most widely used aluminum alloy for machining due to its excellent physical, chemical, and mechanical properties. It is lightweight, offers exceptional workability, and is highly corrosion-resistant. Additionally, it is easy to weld and machine, making it ideal for various manufacturing processes.
6061 Aluminum CNC Machining Service
Get custom 6061 aluminum CNC machined parts with fast turnaround times and competitive pricing. Gain access to several types of aluminum materials and surface finishes for high-quality prototypes and production parts.
- Tolerances to ±0.125 mm (±0.005 in)
- Wall thickness from 0.75 mm
- Part envelope up to 2000 x 800 x 1000 mm
6061 Aluminum in CNC Machining
A versatile and widely used alloy known for its excellent machinability, weldability, and corrosion resistance. It is ideal for structural applications, bike frames, aerospace components, and automotive parts.
- Lightweight: Aluminum is among the lightest metals, with just over 2.7 g/cm³ density. This makes it ideal for applications in transportation and other industries where weight is a vital factor.
- Corrosion Resistance: Aluminum naturally resists corrosion, which helps prevent oxidation. Combined with various coatings and finishes, this property ensures that aluminum CNC parts are durable and long-lasting.
- Conductivity: Aluminum is an excellent conductor of heat and electricity. This makes it ideal for many applications, similar to copper and other similar conductive materials.
- High Machinability: Aluminum is popular because it is easy to machine. It can be easily shaped, drilled, and folded, allowing for the creation of complex shapes.
- High-Temperature Resistance: Unlike some materials, aluminum maintains its properties at low temperatures, offering more flexibility in the machining process.
Selection note: Pure aluminum is quite soft. This softness can cause problems in CNC machining parts. That’s why manufacturers often use aluminum alloys instead. Although aluminum is abundant, it is more expensive than other industrial materials because it is not found in its pure form; it must be extracted from bauxite ore and processed, which is costly. Aluminum’s soft texture makes it scratch more easily than many other durable materials. Its glossy finish makes these imperfections more noticeable.
Compare other Aluminum grades6061 Aluminum CNC Machining Capabilities
| Wall thickness | From 0.75 mm |
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| Tolerances | ±0.125 mm (±0.005 in) |
| Max part size | 2000 x 800 x 1000 mm |
6061 Aluminum Material Specifications
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile strength, yield | 276 MPa |
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| Fatigue strength | 96 MPa |
| Elongation at break | 17 % |
| Hardness | 95 Brinell |
Physical Properties
| Density | 2.70 g/cm³ |
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6061 Aluminum Parts & Applications
