Aluminium Alloy
6060 - T5 Extrusions
SPECIFICATIONS TEMPER TYPES
The most common temper for 6060 aluminium is:
Commercial 6060
T5 - Cooled from an elevated temperature shaping
EN 6060
process and artificially aged
Aluminium alloy 6060 is a medium strength heat SUPPLIED FORMS
treatable alloy with a strength slightly lower than
Alloy 6060 is typically supplied as extrusions, specially
6005A. It has very good corrosion resistance and very
those with complex shapes and/or requiring anodizing
good weldability plus good cold formability especially in
temper T4. It is commonly used alloy for very Extrusions
complex cross sections and has very good anodizing
response.
GENERIC PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Applications
Property Value
Alloy 6060 is typically used for extrusions with complex
cross sections and/or requiring anodising: Density 2.70 g/cm
~ Architectural sections for windows, doors, curtain
Melting Point 655 C
walls
~ Interior fittings, frame systems, lighting, ladders, Thermal Expansion 23.4 x10-6 /K
railings, fences Modulus of Elasticity 69.5 GPa
~ Heat sink sections, electronic modules, electro motor
housings Thermal Conductivity 209 W/m.K
~ Flexible assembly systems, special machinery Electrical Resistivity 54 % IACS
elements
~ Truck and trailer flooring, pneumatic installation, Electrical Resistivity 0.032 x10-6 .m
railway, inside applications
~ Irrigation, heating and cooling pipes
~ Furniture, office equipment. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
BS EN 755-2:2008
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION Extrusions
Up to 150mm Dia., 15mm WT tube, 5mm WT profiles
BS EN 573-3:2009
Alloy 6060 Property Value
Element % Present Proof Stress 120 Min MPa
Magnesium (Mg) 0.35 - 0.60 Tensile Strength 160 Min MPa
Silicon (Si) 0.30 - 0.60 Elongation A50 mm 6 Min %
Iron (Fe) 0.10 - 0.30 Hardness Brinell 60 HB
Zinc (Zn) 0.0 - 0.15 Elongation A 8 Min %
Others (Total) 0.0 - 0.15 The properties listed above are for material in the T5 condition
Titanium (Ti) 0.0 - 0.10
Manganese (Mn) 0.0 - 0.10
WELDABILITY
Weldability Gas: Good
Copper (Cu) 0.0 - 0.10
Weldability Arc: Very Good
Other (Each) 0.0 - 0.05 Weldability Resistance: Good
Chromium (Cr) 0.0 - 0.05 Brazability: Very Good
Solderability: Good
Aluminium (Al) Balance
FABRICATION
Workability Cold: Good
Machinability: Acceptable
Anodising: Very Good
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Aluminium Alloy
6060 - T5 Extrusions
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REVISION HISTORY
Datasheet Updated 11 January 2016
DISCLAIMER
This Data is indicative only and as such is not to be relied upon in place of
the full specification. In particular, mechanical property requirements vary
widely with temper, product and product dimensions. All information is
based on our present knowledge and is given in good faith. No liability will
be accepted by the Company in respect of any action taken by any third
party in reliance thereon.
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