6xxx Series Aluminium
Magnesium and Silicon are the two primary alloying elements of 6xxx Series Aluminium. In tandem, the two elements create a compound within these alloys termed “Magnesium Silicide” (Mg₂Si), which allows this series of alloys to be heat treated for improvements in strength.
6xxx Series Alloys have a moderate amount of strength, in fact, they possess the least strong grades of the heat-treatable alloys. However, they more than makeup for what 2xxx and 7xxx Series Alloys offer in strength with their excellent corrosion resistance, easy extrusion, and formability, as well as excellent welding and machining characteristics. 6xxx Series Alloys are generally produced as extrusions, with 6063 and 6061 Alloys the most oft extruded grades, but this series of alloys may also be forged or rolled.
With their broad arsenal of useful characteristics, it is no surprise that 6xxx Series Alloys are applied to a vast range of different industries, from leisure and recreation to the automotive sector, via medical applications, and the marine industry.
6xxx Series Alloys machine well, and are known for having excellent welding properties. Filler wire is a must for welding these alloys, with 4043 and 5356 being the most commonly used welding wires for joining these alloys.
We supply all grades of 6xxx Series Alloys, so please feel free to contact us with your direct requirements.
Available 6xxx Series Alloys
Supplied Shapes
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Rod
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Wire
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Custom Extrusions
Alloy 6005 (A)
Int'l Equivalents
AA
EN
Werkstoff
ISO
UNS
6005 (A)
AW-6005 (A)
3.3210
AlMgSi0.7
A96005 (A)
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Plate
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Sheet
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Round Bar
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Tube
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Custom Extrusions
Alloy 6023
Int'l Equivalents
AA
EN
UNS
ISO
6023
AW-6023
A96023
AlMgSiSnBi
Supplied Shapes
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Round Bar
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Rod
Alloy 6026
Int'l Equivalents
AA
EN
UNS
DIN
6026
AW-6026
A96026
AlMgSiBi
Supplied Shapes
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Round Bar
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Square Bar
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Rectangular Bar
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Custom Extrusions
Alloy 6056
Int'l Equivalents
AA
EN
UNS
ISO
6056
AW-6056
A96056
AlSi1MgCuMn
Supplied Shapes
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Round Bar
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Square Bar
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Rectangular Bar
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Round Tube
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Square Tube
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Rectangular Tube
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Logs
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Billet
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Custom Extrusions
Alloy 6060
Int'l Equivalents
AA
EN
Werkstoff
ISO
UNS
6060
AW-6060
3.3206
AlMgSi
A96060
Supplied Shapes
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Plate
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Sheet
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Strip
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Coil
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Pipe
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Tube
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Round Bar
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Square Bar
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Rectangular Bar
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Custom Extrusions
Alloy 6061
Int'l Equivalents
AA
EN
Werkstoff
ISO
BS
6061
AW-6061
3.3214
AlMg1SiCu
H20
Supplied Shapes
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Sheet
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Round Tube
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Square Tube
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Round Bar
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Square Bar
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Rectangular Tube
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Rod
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Logs
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Billet
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Custom Extrusions
Alloy 6063
Int'l Equivalents
AA
EN
UNS
Werkstoff
ISO
BS
6063
AW-6063
A96063
3.3206
AlMg0.7Si
H9
Supplied Shapes
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Plate
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Sheet
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Strip
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Foil
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Round Bar
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Square Bar
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Rectangular Bar
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Round Tube
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Square Tube
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Custom Extrusions
Alloy 6082
Int'l Equivalents
AA
EN
Werkstoff
ISO
BS
6082
AW-6082
3.2315
AlSi1MgMn
H30
Supplied Shapes
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Rod
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Round Bar
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Flat Bar
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Round Tube
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Log
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Billet
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Custom Extrusions
Alloy 6101 (B)
Int'l Equivalents
AA
EN
Werkstoff
ISO
BS
6101 (A & B)
AW-6101(A & B)
3.3207
(E) AlMgSi
91(E)
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Rod
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Bar
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Pipe
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Tube
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Log
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Billet
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Custom Extrusions
Alloy 6105
Int'l Equivalents
AA
EN
UNS
6105
AW-6105
A96105
Supplied Shapes
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Custom Extrusions
Alloy 6106
Int'l Equivalents
AA
EN
UNS
ISO
6106
AW-6106
A96106
AlMgSiMn