Introduction to 6061 aluminum coil alloy
6061 is a precipitation hardening aluminum alloy containing magnesium and silicon as the main alloying elements and forming the Mg2Si phase.
In addition, 6061 also contains a small amount of trace elements, including a certain amount of manganese and chromium, which can neutralize the adverse effects of iron; sometimes a small amount of copper or zinc is added to improve the alloy without significantly reducing its corrosion resistance; conductive materials also contain A small amount of copper to offset the adverse effects of titanium and iron on conductive properties; zirconium or titanium can refine the grain and control the recrystallized structure:
6061 aluminum coil has good mechanical properties, exhibits good weldability, corrosion resistance, and is very commonly extruded, making it one of the most common alloys in general-purpose aluminum.
Common tempering grades of 6061 are 6061-O (annealed), 6061-T6 (solid solution and artificial aging) and 6061-T651 (solid solution, stress relief stretching and artificial aging).
6061 Aluminum Coil
Chemical Composition of 6061 Aluminum Coil
| Elements | Cu | Mn | Mg | Zn | Cr | Ti | Si | Fe | Al |
| Contents | 0.14-0.5 | 0.15 | 0.8-1.2 | 0.25 | 0.04-0.35 | 0.15 | 0.4-0.8 | 0.7 | Rests |
6061 aluminum coil performance
- 1,6061 aluminum-magnesium alloy series high plasticity alloy, strengthened by heat treatment and with high impact toughness;
- 2. It has excellent thermoplasticity, welding performance and corrosion resistance;
- 3. It does not deform after processing, the surface is very smooth, and it is easy to anodize and color;
- 4. Excellent interface characteristics, high strength, good usability and strong corrosion resistance.
Mechanical performance limitations of 6061 aluminum coil
| Temper | Specified Thickness(in) | Tensile Strength – KSI | Elongationin 2 inches % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate | Yield | |||||
| Min | Max | Min | Max | |||
| O | 0.006 – 0.007 | – | 22 | – | 12 | 10 |
| O | 0.008 – 0.009 | – | 22 | – | 12 | 12 |
| O | 0.010 – 0.020 | – | 22 | – | 12 | 14 |
| O | 0.021 – 0.128 | – | 22 | – | 12 | 16 |
| O | 0.129 – 0.250 | – | 22 | – | 12 | 18 |
| T4 | 0.006 – 0.007 | 30 | – | 16 | – | 10 |
| T4 | 0.008 – 0.009 | 30 | – | 16 | – | 12 |
| T4 | 0.010 – 0.020 | 30 | – | 16 | – | 14 |
| T4 | 0.021 – 0.249 | 30 | – | 16 | – | 16 |
| T42 | 0.006 – 0.007 | 30 | – | 14 | – | 10 |
| T42 | 0.008 – 0.009 | 30 | – | 14 | – | 12 |
| T42 | 0.010 – 0.020 | 30 | – | 14 | – | 14 |
| T42 | 0.021 – 0.250 | 30 | – | 14 | – | 16 |
| T6 and T62 | 0.006 – 0.007 | 42 | – | 35 | – | 4 |
| T6 and T62 | 0.008 – 0.009 | 42 | – | 35 | – | 6 |
| T6 and T62 | 0.010 – 0.020 | 42 | – | 35 | – | 8 |
| T6 and T62 | 0.021 – 0.250 | 42 | – | 35 | – | 10 |
application
6061 aluminum is commonly used for the following purposes:
- The construction of aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselages, is more common in homebuilt aircraft than in commercial or military aircraft.
- Yacht building, including small work boats.
- Auto parts, such as the chassis of the Audi A8.
- Aluminum cans for food and beverage packaging.
- Electronic product casing
6061 Aluminum Coil is used in aircraft manufacturing
Packaging and shipping
Huawei Aluminum uses standard export transportation packaging and is bundled with steel strips according to the size of the aluminum coil. According to our shipping experience, a 20-foot container can hold 22 tons of aluminum, and a 40-foot container can hold 25 tons of aluminum.
For larger orders, we use bulk carriers to transport them for you at a cheaper price. In addition, we can customize packaging according to customer needs.
Aluminum coil packaging details
- Our products are packaged and labeled according to regulatory and customer requirements.
- Great care should be taken to avoid any possible damage during storage or transportation.
- Standard export packaging, covered with plastic film or kraft paper.
- Use wooden boxes or wooden pallets to protect products from damage during transportation.
- In addition, the packaging is clearly labeled on the outside for easy identification of product and quality information.
As a professional manufacturer and supplier of 6061 aluminum coils, huawei aluminum can provide you with 6061 aluminum alloy metal coils for various industrial applications. We have reliable quality, reasonable prices and prompt delivery.
Commonly used specifications are in stock. Special sizes can be customized according to customer requirements. Please contact us if you have any questions. We will be happy to serve you.
Casting production process and its introduction
The purpose of melting and casting is to produce alloys with satisfactory composition and high purity of melt, so as to create favorable conditions for casting alloys of various shapes.
Melting and casting process steps: batching --- feeding --- melting --- stirring after melting, slag removal --- pre-analysis sampling --- adding alloy to adjust the composition, stirring --- refining --- static Setting——Guide furnace casting.
Hot rolling production process and its introduction
- 1. Hot rolling generally refers to rolling above the metal recrystallization temperature;
- 2. During the hot rolling process, the metal has both hardening and softening processes. Due to the influence of deformation speed, as long as the recovery and recrystallization process is too late, there will be a certain work hardening;
- 3. The recrystallization of the metal after hot rolling is incomplete, that is, the coexistence of recrystallized structure and deformed structure;
- 4. Hot rolling can improve the processing performance of metals and alloys, reduce or eliminate casting defects.
- 1. The casting and rolling temperature is generally between 680°C and 700°C. The lower the better, the stable casting and rolling line usually stops once a month or more to re-stand. During the production process, it is necessary to strictly control the liquid level of the front tank to prevent low liquid level;
- 2. Lubrication uses C powder with incomplete combustion of gas for lubrication, which is also one of the reasons for the dirty surface of casting and rolling materials;
- 3. The production speed is generally between 1.5m/min-2.5m/min;
- 4. The surface quality of products produced by casting and rolling is generally relatively low, and generally cannot meet products with special physical and chemical performance requirements.
- 1. Cold rolling refers to the rolling production method below the recrystallization temperature;
- 2. There will be no dynamic recrystallization during the rolling process, and the temperature will rise to the recovery temperature at most, and the cold rolling will appear in a work hardening state, and the work hardening rate will be large;
- 3. The cold-rolled sheet and strip have high dimensional accuracy, good surface quality, uniform structure and performance, and products in various states can be obtained with heat treatment;
- 4. Cold rolling can roll out thin strips, but at the same time, it has the disadvantages of high energy consumption for deformation and many processing passes.
- 1. Finishing is a processing method to make the cold-rolled sheet meet the customer's requirements, or to facilitate the subsequent processing of the product;
- 2. The finishing equipment can correct the defects produced in the hot rolling and cold rolling production process, such as cracked edge, oily, poor plate shape, residual stress, etc. It needs to ensure that no other defects are brought into the production process;
- 3. There are various finishing equipments, mainly including cross-cutting, slitting, stretching and straightening, annealing furnace, slitter, etc.
Casting and rolling process
Casting and rolling process: liquid metal, front box (liquid level control), casting and rolling machine (lubrication system, cooling water), shearing machine, coiling machine.
Cold rolling production process
Introduction to finishing production process
Aluminum alloy has the characteristics of low density, good mechanical properties, good processing performance, non-toxic, easy to recycle, excellent electrical conductivity, heat transfer and corrosion resistance, so it has a wide range of applications.
Aerospace: used to make aircraft skins, fuselage frames, girders, rotors, propellers, fuel tanks, wall panels and landing gear struts, as well as rocket forging rings, spacecraft wall panels, etc.
Aluminum alloy used for aerospace
Transportation: used for car body structure materials of automobiles, subway vehicles, railway passenger cars, high-speed passenger cars, doors and windows, shelves, automotive engine parts, air conditioners, radiators, body panels, wheels and ship materials.
Traffic application
Packaging: All-aluminum pop cans are mainly used as metal packaging materials in the form of thin plates and foils, and are made into cans, lids, bottles, barrels, and packaging foils. Widely used in the packaging of beverages, food, cosmetics, medicines, cigarettes, industrial products, medicines, etc.
Packaging application
Printing: Mainly used to make PS plates, aluminum-based PS plates are a new type of material in the printing industry, used for automatic plate making and printing.
PS printing
Architectural decoration: aluminum alloy is widely used in building structures, doors and windows, suspended ceilings, decorative surfaces, etc. due to its good corrosion resistance, sufficient strength, excellent process performance and welding performance.
Aluminum alloy construction application
Electronic products: computers, mobile phones, refrigerator shells, radiators, etc.
Electronic product application
Kitchen supplies: aluminum pots, aluminum basins, rice cooker liners, household aluminum foil, etc.
Kitchen application
Packaging Of Aluminum Sheet/Coil
Every detail of packaging is where we pursue perfect service. Our packaging process as a whole is as follows:
Lamination: clear film, blue film, micro-mucosal, high-mucosal, laser cutting film (2 brands, Novacell and Polyphem);
Protection: paper corner protectors, anti-pressure pads;
drying: desiccant;
Tray: fumigated harmless wooden tray, reusable iron tray;
Packing: Tic-tac-toe steel belt, or PVC packing belt;
Material Quality: Completely free from defects such as white rust, oil spots, rolling marks, edge damage, bends, dents, holes, break lines, scratches, etc., no coil set.
Port: Qingdao or other ports in China.
Lead time: 15-45 days.
Aluminum sheet/plate packaging process
Aluminum coil packaging process
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