3C Metal decorative panel
Scope
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 suited to welding and can be easily anodised.Most commonly available as T6 temper, in the T4 condition it has good formability.
Application
This material is used for architectural applications, shop fittings, irrigation tubing, balustrading, window frames,3C cooling parts, Decorative metal panels,mechanical parts, automobile parts, outdoor fitness equipment. extrusions and doors.
Supplied Forms
1 Extrusions
2 Tube
3 sheet material
Alloy Designations
Aluminium alloy 6063/6063A also corresponds to: 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 and HE19.
Temper Types
The most common tempers for 6063 aluminium are: O - Soft, T4-Solution heat treated and naturally aged to a substantially stable condition andT6 - Solution heat treated and artificially aged.
Fabrication
A:Solderability: Good
B:Weldability - Gas: Excellent
C:Weldability - Arc: Excellent
D:Weldability - Resistance: Excellent
E:Brazability: Excellent
F:Workability - Cold: Average
G:Machinability: Average
6063 Aluminum Alloy: Properties
General Characteristics | |||||||||
Characteristic Appraisal | |||||||||
Strength | Medium | ||||||||
Corrosion Resistance | Good | ||||||||
Weldability & Brazability | Good | ||||||||
Workability | Good | ||||||||
Machinability | Fair |
Chemical Composition | |||||||||
Element Minimum % Maximum % | |||||||||
Magnesium | 0.45 | 0.9 | |||||||
Silicon | 0.2 | 0.6 | |||||||
Iron | No Min | 0.35 | |||||||
Copper | No Min | 0.1 | |||||||
Manganese | No Min | 0.1 | |||||||
Chromium | No Min | 0.1 | |||||||
Zinc | No Min | 0.1 | |||||||
Titanium | No Min | 0.1 | |||||||
Other Elements | No Min | 0.05 each, 0.15 in total |
Physical Properties | |||||||||
Property 6063-T5 6063-T6 6063-T832 | |||||||||
Density | 2.70 g/cc | 0.0975 lb/in³ | 2.70 g/cc | 0.0975 lb/in³ | 2.70 g/cc | 0.0975 lb/in³ |
Mechanical Properties | |||||||||
Property 6063-T5 6063-T6 6063-T832 | |||||||||
Tensile Strength | 186 MPa | 27000 psi | 241 MPa | 35000 psi | 290 MPa | 42000 psi | ||||||
Yield Strength | 145 MPa | 21000 psi | 214 MPa | 31000 psi | 269 MPa | 39000 psi | ||||||
Modulus of Elasticity | 68.9 GPa | 10000 ksi | 68.9 GPa | 10000 ksi | 69.0 GPa | 10000 ksi |
Thermal Properties | |||||||||
Property | 6063-T5 | 6063-T6 | 6063-T832 | ||||||
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion @ 20.0 - 100 °C Temp |
21.8 µm/m-°C | 12.1 µin/in-°F |
21.8 µm/m-°C | 12.1 µin/in-°F |
21.8 µm/m-°C | 12.1 µin/in-°F |
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Thermal Conductivity | 209 W/m-K | 1450 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F |
200 W/m-K | 1390 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F |
200 W/m-K | 1390 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F |