What is 6063-T5 Aluminum Extrusion?
6063-T5 aluminum extrusion is the most used aluminum extrusion by people. Most of our doors, windows and building structures are made of it. So it is also known by more people.
The following is a detailed introduction about it:
1. Composition of aluminum alloy:
6063 aluminum alloy mainly contains aluminum, magnesium, silicon and other elements. Among them, the silicon content is relatively high and the magnesium content is low. This chemical composition makes 6063 aluminum alloy has medium strength. It is a heat-treatable reinforced alloy. Its hardness and strength will be improved after heat treatment.
2. Its product performance:
6063-T5 aluminum extrusion products have light weight and high strength, good workability and excellent corrosion resistance. It has low density but high tensile and yield strength. Therefore, it can meet a variety of strength requirements and significantly reduce structural weight.
6063-T5 aluminum has a tensile strength of 160Mpσ. 110Mpσ of non-proportional elongation stress, 8% elongation, and 8HW of hardness are specified as performance indicators. These indicators make 6063-T5 aluminum to meet the manufacturing needs of a variety of complex shapes and structures.
3. Heat treatment state (T5)
Heat treatment process: 6063 after the “T5” refers to the heat treatment process.
6063-T5 aluminum extrusions are solution treated (usually held at 500-530°C for a period of time). They are then rapidly cooled by water quenching or gas quenching, and then artificially aged. This heat treatment can further improve the hardness and strength of aluminum while maintaining its good plasticity.
4. Its wide range of applications:
6063-T5 aluminum extrusion is widely used in the manufacture of mechanical equipment, instruments and other components. Its lightweight and high-strength characteristics help improve equipment performance and reduce energy consumption. Common aluminum extrusions 4040, 2020 and 3030 are manufactured using 6063-T5 aluminum alloy.
In construction, it is often used for door and window frames, curtain walls, decorative lines, etc. It is not only beautiful but also corrosion resistant. It is not only beautiful and corrosion-resistant, but also can improve the overall quality and service life of the building.
Other products: such as the manufacture of heat sinks, storage battery shells, etc., also use a large number of 6063-T5 aluminum.
5. Economy
Cost:
Compared with other alloy materials, aluminum has a lower cost. Its excellent machinability and recyclability further reduce the cost of use. Hence its low cost is the reason why most manufacturers use it.
Cost-Effective:
Under the premise of guaranteeing performance, 6063-T5 aluminum is relatively more affordable and therefore has a higher cost performance ratio.
In summary
Aluminum 6063-T5 is chosen by consumers because of its properties and advantages such as affordability. As the most commonly used aluminum extrusion alloy, it makes an important contribution to the development of our life.
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