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6061: Tube – Drawn Porthole
Description: 6061: Tube – Drawn Porthole combines the strength of 6061 with tight-tolerance dimensional accuracy.
Key Characteristics:
- Bendability: Moderate (better post-anneal).
- Anodizing: Good; clear or dyed.
- Corrosion Resistance: Good with proper sealing.
- Conductivity: Moderate.
- Weldability: Excellent—use 4043/5356 filler.
- Machinability: Excellent.
Industries That Use
6061: Tube – Drawn Porthole:
- Aerospace Ground Support
- Transportation
- Industrial Machinery
- Defense
Common Applications:
- Structural spars
- Roll cages
- Hydraulic cylinders
- Rigging
- Pressure manifolds
Our Customer Applications Include:
Key Characteristics Chart:
| Bendability | Anodizing | Corrosion Resistance | Conductivity | Weldability | Machinability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | B | B | C | A | C |
Aluminum Mill Product Specifications
| ASTM | MILITARY | FEDERAL | AMS | ASME | AWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B483 |
A copy of ANSI H35.1 and H35.2 is available from the American National Standards Institute.
A copy of the Aluminums Standards and Data is available from the Aluminum Association at www.aluminum.org
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