Aluminum 6061 & 6063 Angle
Aluminum angle products manufactured from 6061 and 6063 aluminum alloy materials form a 90-degree angle and are used by a broad range of industrial companies. Both 6061 and 6063 aluminum angle materials provide several beneficial advantages including excellent strength and corrosion resistance for commercial, industrial, and residential applications. Check out our infographic that compares the similarities and differences of 6061 and 6063 aluminum alloys.
Both 6061 and 6063 aluminum alloy angle products provide similar material properties. However, their differences in yield strength and fatigue strength correlate to applicable differences in use. The following chart describes some of the material differences between AL 6061 and AL 6063 angle products.
6061 and 6063 Aluminum Angle Advantages
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6061 and 6063 Aluminum Alloy Material Property Comparison
Both 6061 and 6063 aluminum alloy angle products provide similar material properties. However, their differences in yield strength and fatigue strength correlate to applicable differences in use. The following chart describes some of the material differences between AL 6061 and AL 6063 angle products.
Material Properties | 6061 Aluminum Angle | 6063 Aluminum Angle |
Yield Strength | 40000 psi | 31000 psi |
Ultimate Strength | 45000 psi | 35000 psi |
Fatigue Strength | 14000 psi | 10000 psi |
Bearing Yield Strength | 56000 psi | 40000 psi |
6061 and 6063 Aluminum Angle Beneficial Features
Solid 6061 and 6063 aluminum angle provides many useful features, allowing it to be used for many different types of applications that require advanced qualities. AL 6061 and AL 6063 angle features include:- Good corrosion resistance
- Excellent welding characteristics
- Enhanced wear resistance
- Good machining and grinding qualities