Cold rolled foil and sheets are cut from large pieces to the widths and lengths listed so the edges may not be parallel.
Temper list for 6061 aluminum sheet.
The most widely used aluminum 6061 is fabricated into everything from pipe fittings and containers to automotive and aerospace parts.
When solution heat treated and naturally aged t4 condition 6061 has good formability for bending.
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That changes the typical yield strength from 8 ksi to about 35 ksi ksi is a unit of stress equivalent to 1000 lbf in2.
6061 aluminum sheet unpolished mill finish t6 temper astm b209 1 8 thickness 24 width 24 length 4 5 out of 5 stars 29.
It is strong and corrosion resistant plus it s easy to machine and weld.
All are certified to astm b209 and the appropriate ams specification per temper.
To simplify this article the strength values for this alloy will be taken from t6 tempered 6061 aluminum alloy 6061 t6 which is a common temper for aluminum plate and bar stock.
Its modulus of elasticity is 68 9 gpa 10 000 ksi and its shear modulus is 26 gpa 3770 ksi.
In the annealed condition o temper 6061 is extremely ductile and well suited for severe forming applications.