6061 Aluminum Sheet Bending

But the question remains the same which alloy is the best product for bending.

6061 aluminum sheet bending.

The 6061 t6 aluminum sheet has stable performance and high hardness is widely used in industry such as trucks buildings ships vehicles furniture machinery moulds etc. 3 8 in. When you are bending 0 25 in thick 6061 t6 cracking can occur when bending past an external angle of just 86 degrees. From non heat treatable 3003 and 5052 to the heat treatable 2024 6061 and 7075 you have many options from which to choose.

Clinton aluminum offers a variety of products each covering a wide range of applications and processes. 1 8 in. This month steven benson applies these to forming 6061 aluminum. 2 thickness and bend radius.

What about the 6061t6 aluminum plate bending 90 degrees compared to the 3000 series and 5000 series. Chances are that you ll never make it to 90 degrees much less make it to an external angle of 100 degrees. Will 6061t6 aluminum plate will be cracked at 90 degrees. Steel american iron and steel institute 1 see aisi s fabrication guidlines for cold bending thk 6061 t6.

Originally called alloy 61s it was developed in 1935. 1 4 in. It is one of the most common alloys of aluminum for general purpose use. 3 16 in.

In my 40 plus years in the trade i have bent quite a lot of 6061 t6 aluminum. And 4 how to deal with bending tempered materials. Aluminum minimum bend radii for 90 degree cold forming of sheet and plate. Home minimum bend radii minimum bend radii.

1 32 in. Recommended minimum bend radii for 90 degree cold forming of sheet plate temper 1 64 in. It has good mechanical properties exhibits good weldability and is very commonly extruded second in popularity only to 6063. Four areas to consider when bending include 1 formability.

6061 uns designation a96061 is a precipitation hardened aluminum alloy containing magnesium and silicon as its major alloying elements. 1 2 in. 3 tensile yield and elongation. The general purpose 6061 aluminum sheet plate is heat treatable resists cracking due to stress and is easy to weld and machine but limited on formability.

Aluminum where necessary 5052 h32 may be bent to 1t and 6061 t6 to 1 1 2t. Per the aluminum association inc. 1 16 in.