Aluminium
Aluminium 6061-T6
The most popular general-purpose aluminium alloy: light, strong, corrosion resistant and very easy to machine and anodize.
Properties
| Grade | 6061-T6 |
|---|---|
| Standard | ASTM B221 / EN AW-6061 |
| Density | 2.7 g/cm³ |
| Machinability | Excellent (index 1.6) |
| Processes | CNC Machining, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Fiber Laser Cutting, Abrasive Waterjet Cutting, CNC Plasma Cutting |
How parts in Aluminium 6061-T6 are priced
For machining we size the nearest standard bar or plate of Aluminium 6061-T6 that encloses your part and multiply its weight (density 2.7 g/cm³) by the current price per kg. Machining time scales with this material's machinability.
Material prices are refreshed from market data and are indicative. Your quote shows the rate used.
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