What is the difference between 6061 aluminum profile and 6063 aluminum profile
Release time:
2022-08-03
The main alloy elements of 6063 aluminum alloy are magnesium and silicon, which have excellent processing performance, excellent weldability, extrusion and electroplating properties, good corrosion resistance, toughness, easy polishing
6061 aluminum profiles and 6063 aluminum profiles are common aluminum profiles, so what is the difference between them? Please refer to the following text:
The main alloy elements of 6063 aluminum alloy are magnesium and silicon, which have excellent processing performance, excellent weldability, extrusion and electroplating properties, good corrosion resistance, toughness, easy polishing, coating, and excellent anodizing effect. It is a typical extrusion alloy and is widely used in building profiles, irrigation pipes, pipes, rods, and profiles for vehicles, platforms, furniture, elevators, fences, etc. 6063 is generally used in building profiles.
The main alloying elements of 6061 aluminum alloy are magnesium and silicon, forming a Mg2Si phase. If it contains a certain amount of manganese and chromium, it can neutralize the harmful effects of iron; Sometimes a small amount of copper or zinc is added to improve the strength of the alloy without significantly reducing its corrosion resistance; There is also a small amount of copper in the conductive material to offset the adverse effects of titanium and iron on conductivity; Zirconium or titanium can refine grain size and control recrystallization structure; To improve machinability, lead and bismuth can be added. In Mg2Si, the Mg/Si ratio is 1.73. Under heat treatment, Mg2Si solidifies in aluminum, giving the alloy artificial age hardening function. 6061 requires industrial structural components with certain strength, weldability, and high corrosion resistance. 6061 requires various industrial structures with certain strength, weldability, and high corrosion resistance, such as pipes, rods, shapes, and plates used in the manufacturing of trucks, tower buildings, ships, electric vehicles, furniture, mechanical parts, precision machining, etc.
In summary, the performance of 6061 is slightly better. 6063 is relatively soft compared to 6061, and the simplest way to distinguish them is to use a hardness tester to distinguish them.
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