Alumnium Grades

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bottleworks
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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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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.

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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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Post by rockman »

2024 and 7075 are aircraft grade 6061 is marine grade something to think about and call around like i did!!!
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