Aluminum 6061 Sheet Metal

Ryerson offers heat treatable aluminum sheet grades like the popular 6061 aluminum alloy that can be used for commercial applications that require strength corrosion resistance and machinability as well as non heat treatable grades when formability and weldability are priorities.

Aluminum 6061 sheet metal. 6061 t6 aluminum sheet astm b209 qq a 250 11 offers a combination of increased strength corrosion resistance and machinability making it the most widely used aluminum grade. 6061 aluminum has a good strength to weight ratio above average corrosion resistance good machinability and is excellent for welding. It is easily fabricated and has good formability. Get free shipping on qualified aluminum sheet metal or buy online pick up in store today in the hardware department.

This alloy offers a wide range of mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. Mill finish not polished. This is the most versatile of the heat treatable aluminum alloys. We offer a variety of alloys including a large inventory of 6061 in a range of standard sizes and thicknesses.

6061 aluminum sheet is ideal for structural framing base plates gussets motorcycle automotive parts etc. 6061 aluminum sheet plate are ideal for structural framing base plates gussetts aircraft marine and automotive parts etc. Aluminum 6061 grade summary. The general purpose 6061 aluminum sheet plate is heat treatable resists cracking due to stress and is easy to weld and machine but limited on formability.

It is strong and corrosion resistant plus it s easy to machine and weld. Type 6061 aluminum is of the 6xxx aluminum alloys which entails those mixtures which use magnesium and silicon as the primary alloying elements. Aluminum sheets and bars the most widely used aluminum 6061 is fabricated into everything from pipe fittings and containers to automotive and aerospace parts. Aluminum sheet plate 6061 is highly versatile and normally used for aerospace marine electronic ornamental machinery and structural applications.

6061 aluminum sheet is heat treatable resists cracking due to stress is easy to weld and machine but limited on formability. We can provide custom cut to size aluminum sheet metal to meet your exact requirements. 6061 aluminum sheet plate stock is available in full size and custom cut lengths.