Alloy Guide based on Application
- Anodized*: 6063/T6
- Powder Coating: Any alloy without specification(Local)
*Anodizing requires the specifications above to be met, however many manufacturers claim the material to be 6063 without anodizing guarantee. Please ask the supplier, manufacturer whether anodizing will be possible on their product.
This is a wide topic:
CNC Machine work: 6082/T6 preferred.
Bending and machining: 6063/1100 etc. Send us an email with your application and we will point you to the right product..
- Anodized*: 6063/T6
- Powder Coating: Any alloy without specification(Local)
*Anodizing requires the specifications above to be met, however many manufacturers claim the material to be 6063 without anodizing guarantee. Please ask the supplier, manufacturer whether anodizing will be possible on their product.
- Anodizing*: 6063/T5
- Powder Coating: Powder Coating: Any, Local material without any alloy specification.
*Anodizing requires the specifications above to be met, however many manufacturers claim the material to be 6063 without anodizing guarantee. Please ask the supplier, manufacturer whether anodizing will be possible on their product.
- Alloys: 6351/ 6061 /6066 (Chemical & Mechanical composition: Click here)
- Temper: T6
- For structures, local material is not suggested. i.e. material with no certificate or no testing lab at manufacturer.
- Test certificate from the manufacturer, meeting alloy chemical composition and mechanical properties should be obtained.
- For stress structure application alloy 7075 is recommended. Alloy Composition & Mechanical properties:
Alloy: 6063/6061 (Chemical & Mechanical composition: Click here)
Temper: T6
If the quality is not a concern Local material can be used, we do not suggest it.
Alloy: 5056/5052/ 6061/6351 (Chemical & Mechanical composition: Click here)
Temper: T6 (Tempering process: Click here)
No other alloy (commercial) should be used.
Different alloys can be used if the client specifies the same.
Alloy: 5056 (Chemical & Mechanical composition: Click here)
Temper: F (Tempering process: Click here)
No other alloy (commercial) should be used.
Alloy: 6066 (Chemical & Mechanical composition: Click here)
No other alloy (commercial) should be used.
Alloy: 6066 (Chemical & Mechanical composition: Click here)
Temper: T6 (Tempering process: Click here)
No other alloy (commercial) should be used.
As per proper standards:
Please ask for test certificate if going for proper grade material.
Alloy: 6101 (Chemical & Mechanical composition: Click here)
Temper: T6 (Tempering process: Click here)
Local manufactured material is also available and since the price difference is significant a lot of companies prefer to use local material. Prices for both are available here: Busbar
Alloy: 6201 (Chemical & Mechanical composition: Click here)
Temper: T4 (Tempering process: Click here)
Sub-standard or local manufactured extrusions should be avoided.
Since this is a potential safety related application, DO NOT USE MATERIAL OTHER THAN SPECIFIED OR:
Alloy: 6351 (Chemical & Mechanical composition: Click here)
Temper: T6 (Tempering process: Click here)
Always ask for Test Certificate.
Alloy: 6351 (Chemical & Mechanical composition: Click here)
Temper: T6 (Tempering process: Click here)
Always ask for Test Certificate.
Since the application is safety related, use only proper grade material.
Alloy: 6351 (Chemical & Mechanical composition: Click here)
Temper: T6 (Tempering process: Click here)
Always ask for Test Certificate.
Since the application is safety related, use only proper grade material.
Alloy: 7039 (Chemical & Mechanical composition: Click here)
Temper: T6 (Tempering process: Click here)
Always ask for Test Certificate.
Since the application is defence and safety related, use only proper grade material.
Alloy: 7039 (Chemical & Mechanical composition: Click here)
Always ask for Test Certificate.
Alloy: 5086 (Chemical & Mechanical composition: Click here)
Temper: O & F (Tempering process: Click here)
Always ask for Test Certificate.
Marine applications require this special alloy due to exposure to salt/wet conditions.
In general: Alloy: 5052 (Chemical & Mechanical composition: Click here)
Highly stressed parts: Alloy: 2017/2014 (Chemical & Mechanical composition: Click here)
Always ask for Test Certificate.
Alloy: 1100 (Chemical & Mechanical composition: Click here)
Temper: O or F (Temper guide: Click here)
Allows for anodizing.
Local material may be used as per client demand. Click here to see related products.
Always ask for Test Certificate.
Alloy: 1050/1060 (Chemical & Mechanical composition: Click here)
Temper: F or O (Tempering process: Click here)
As per customer demand local material may be also be used. Related product list and prices: Click here
Alloy: 1100/1050 (Chemical & Mechanical composition: Click here)
As per customer demand local material may be also be used. Related product list and prices: Click here
Alloy: 1050/1060 (Chemical & Mechanical composition: Click here)
Temper: O (Tempering process: Click here)
As per customer demand local material may be also be used. Related product list and prices: Click here
Alloy: 1100/1050 (Chemical & Mechanical composition: Click here)
Temper: F or O (Tempering process: Click here)
As per customer demand local material may be also be used. Related product list and prices: Click here
Alloy: 1100/1050/3003 (Chemical & Mechanical composition: Click here)
These tubes should be leak tested at the manufacturer side.
As per customer demand local material may be also be used. Related product list and prices: Click here
Alloy: 1100/1050/3003 (Chemical & Mechanical composition: Click here)
These tubes should be leak tested at the manufacturer side and a relevant test certificate should be with material.
As per customer demand local material may be also be used. Related product list and prices: Click here
Alloy: 1100/1050/3003 (Chemical & Mechanical composition: Click here)
Material should be tested at manufacturer side.
As per customer demand local material may be also be used. Related product list and prices: Click here
Alloy: 5052 (Chemical & Mechanical composition: Click here)
Always ask for Test Certificate.
Alloy: 5005 (Chemical & Mechanical composition: Click here)
No other alloy is recommended