6063 Aluminum vs 6061 Aluminum
6063 aluminum has the following characteristics:
1. Corrosion resistance:
6063 aluminum profiles have good corrosion resistance and can resist oxidation, corrosion and chemical corrosion and other factors, so they are widely used in marine, chemical, oil and gas and other fields.
2. Weldability:
Aluminum 6063 is highly weldable and can be welded and processed using a variety of welding methods, which provides an advantage in applications that require welding.
3. Machinability:
6063 aluminum profiles have good machinability and can be processed by various machining methods, such as extrusion, stretching, bending, cutting and welding, which allows it to be customized for different applications.
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While 6061 aluminum has the following characteristics:
1. strength and stiffness:
The high strength and stiffness of 6061 aluminum bar allows it to withstand large loads and external forces, which is why it is widely used in areas such as building structures and aerospace.
2. Corrosion resistance:
Aluminum 6061 has equally good corrosion resistance and is able to resist the erosion of rain, moisture and chemicals, keeping its surface smooth and beautiful.
3. fatigue resistance:
6061 aluminum bar has fatigue-resistant properties and is less prone to fatigue fracture, which makes it excellent in applications where it is required to withstand long periods of repetitive loading and vibration.
Depending on these properties they will have different applications:
6063 Aluminum:
It is commonly used in the construction industry. Aluminum 6063 is used to manufacture aluminum windows, doors, curtain walls, sunrooms, interior partitions, aluminum ladders, and more.
Due to its good corrosion resistance, processing performance and decorative properties, it is particularly suitable for occasions requiring high wind pressure resistance, assembly performance, corrosion resistance and decorative properties.
6061 Aluminum:
It occupies an important position in aerospace and weaponry. Because of its good strength, corrosion resistance and lightweight characteristics make it the preferred material for aircraft structural parts, missile components, satellites, etc.
In the field of transportation.
Such as automobiles, motorcycles, bicycles, ships, rail transportation, etc., 6061 aluminum profiles are used to manufacture parts such as bodies, frames, wheels, hull structures, and so on.
In summary
Both 6063 and 6061 aluminum have their own advantages in terms of durability. 6063 aluminum profiles excel in corrosion resistance and machinability for applications that require welding and custom fabrication, while 6061 aluminum profiles are known for their high strength, stiffness, and fatigue resistance.
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