what is the difference between 6061 T6 Al and 6063 T52?
Is it something I should be concerned about or ? Can I use 6063 T52?
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by Brett » Tue Feb 01, 2005 3:28 am
6061 is harder and stiffer.
6063 is somewhat bendable.
You could use either with as thick as the aluminum is on that plane. But the 6061 would be a litter better.
If you use 6063 watch for pieces streaching, the bolt holes getting out of round. That kind of stuff. But I doubt it.
I am using 6061 except where I need to bend a piece.
Brett
6063 is somewhat bendable.
You could use either with as thick as the aluminum is on that plane. But the 6061 would be a litter better.
If you use 6063 watch for pieces streaching, the bolt holes getting out of round. That kind of stuff. But I doubt it.
I am using 6061 except where I need to bend a piece.
Brett
If your not going to try, then whats the point of talking about it?
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by 10kDA » Sat Apr 16, 2005 10:23 pm
According to an engineer posting on a rotorcraft site, 6063 is roughly one half as strong as 6061. 6063 is the stuff used for aluminum door frames. I would stick with 6061.
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by rockman » Tue May 13, 2008 1:33 pm
2024 and 7075 are aircraft grade 6061 is marine grade something to think about and call around like i did!!!
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