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EN AW-6061 (AlMg1SiCu) rolled aluminium plate
Rolled aluminium plates

EN AW-6061 (AlMg1SiCu) rolled aluminium plate

A widely usable alloy grade, characterised by medium or slightly higher strength. It machines and welds well – an alloy used especially on the American market!

  • Good corrosion resistance
  • Good weldability
  • Easy to form
  • Readily machinable
Field of use
  • Machine and component manufacturing
  • Automotive industry
  • Rail vehicle manufacturing
Alloy grade
EN AW-6061 (AlMg1SiCu)
Tempers
T6, T651 (common for milled plate)
Thicknesses
Available sizes are listed on the product datasheets.
Formats
Plate
Specifically rolled (also in milled execution)

EN AW-6061 – chemical composition1

(EN 573-3)

Specifications (%)

Remainder: Aluminium

Others
Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Ni Zn Ti Ga V Notes Each Total2
0,40 - 0,80 0,70 0,15 - 0,40 0,15 0,80 - 1,20 0,04 - 0,35 - 0,25 0,15 - - - 0,05 0,15
1 Chemical specifications are in mass %. Where no range is given, the alloying content is the maximum value.
2 Includes all elements for which no separate limit is specified.

EN AW-6061 – mechanical properties (T6 / T651)

DIN EN 485-2:2009-01
EN 485-2:2008

Temper Nominal thickness
t [mm]
Tensile strength
Rm min. [MPa]
Proof strength
Rp0,2 min. [MPa]
Elongation
A50 or A min. [%]
Bend factor 90°
rmin [·t]
Hardness
HBW
T6 ≥ 0,4 – 1,5 290 240 6 2,5 · tb 88
1,5 – 3,0 290 240 7 3,5 · tb 88
3,0 – 6,0 290 240 9 4,0 · tb 88
6,0 – 12,5 290 240 10 5,0 · tb 88
12,5 – 40,0 290 240 8 — 88
40,0 – 80,0 290 240 6 — 88
80,0 – 100,0 275 240 5 — 84
100,0 – 150,0 275 230 4 — 81
150,0 – 250,0 265 230 4 — 81
250,0 – 350,0 260 220 3 — 80
350,0 – 400,0 260 220 2 — 80
T651 ≥ 0,4 – 1,5 290 240 6 2,5 · tb 88
1,5 – 3,0 290 240 7 3,5 · tb 88
3,0 – 6,0 290 240 9 4,0 · tb 88
6,0 – 12,5 290 240 10 5,0 · tb 88
12,5 – 40,0 290 240 8 — 88
40,0 – 80,0 290 240 6 — 88
80,0 – 100,0 275 240 5 — 84
100,0 – 150,0 275 230 4 — 81
150,0 – 250,0 265 230 4 — 81
250,0 – 350,0 260 220 3 — 80
350,0 – 400,0 260 220 2 — 80

Notes:
• The table contains processed, condensed data from EN 485-2.
• Bend radius values are indicative (rmin ≈ k·t).
• HBW: Brinell hardness, carbide-ball test.
• Ahol A50 is not given, the general elongation value “A” is stated in the standard.

EN AW-6061 – Al Mg1 Si Cu – general alloy grade information

The values and data below are indicative – they help to give a general picture of the material.

Alloy designations

EN AWAl Mg1 Si Cu
Old designationAl Mg1 Si Cu
Material number (DIN)3.3211
United Kingdom (BS)H20
Italy (UNI)9006/2
SpainL-3420
Sweden-
Norway-
France (AFNOR)A-GSUC
Colour code-

Typical physical properties

Density [g/cm3]2,70
Modulus of elasticity [GPa]70,0
Thermal conductivity [W/m*K]170 – 200
Thermal expansion coefficient [K-1*10-6] -50°C – 20°C
20°C – 100°C   |   23,0
20°C – 200°C
20°C – 300°C
Specific heat [J/(kg*K)]-
Electrical conductivity [m/Ω*mm2]22 – 30
Shear modulus [GPa]26,3

Heat treatment

Annealing / recrystallisation annealing
Annealing temperature380°C – 420°C
Heat-up time1 – 2 hours
Cooling conditions30°C/hour to 250°C, air below 250°C
Hardening
Solution heat treatment525°C – 540°C
Quenchingwater
Natural ageing5 – 8 days
Artificial ageing155°C – 190°C · 4 – 16 hours
Machinability
Annealed4
Work-hardened-
Heat-treated2
Dimensional stability-
EDM1
Surface treatment
Anodising – (protective)1
Special anodising quality (EQ)-
Anodising – decorative3
Painting / coating2
Polishing1 – 2
Weldability
Process Value Filler metal
Gas3
TIG2SG-Al Mg4
MIG1SG-Al Mg4,5 Mn / SG-Al Si5
Resistance welding3
Solderability
Brazing with flux3 – 5
Brazing without flux4
Abrasion soldering2
Soft soldering with flux3
Corrosion resistance
Normal atmosphere2
Marine environment2 – 3
Formability
Cold forming Value Delivery temper
Bending3T3 · T4
Compression forming2O
Deep drawing2O
Upsetting2O
Impact extrusion2O
Hot forming
Closed-die forging2
Extrusion2
Hammer forging2
Food-contact use (DIN EN 602) yes

Legend

1very good
2good
3medium
4poor
5not suitable
EQ Anodising quality must be ordered separately and confirmed in writing

Thickness tolerances for rolled plates

EN 485-3:2003

Nominal thickness
t [mm]
Thickness tolerances by nominal plate width
[mm]
≤ 1 250 > 1 250 – 1 600 > 1 600 – 2 000 > 2 000 – 2 500 > 2 500 – 3 500
≥ 2,5 – 4 ± 0,28 ± 0,28 ± 0,32 ± 0,35 ± 0,40
4 – 5 ± 0,30 ± 0,30 ± 0,35 ± 0,40 ± 0,45
5 – 6 ± 0,32 ± 0,32 ± 0,40 ± 0,45 ± 0,50
6 – 8 ± 0,35 ± 0,40 ± 0,40 ± 0,50 ± 0,55
8 – 10 ± 0,45 ± 0,50 ± 0,50 ± 0,55 ± 0,60
10 – 15 ± 0,50 ± 0,60 ± 0,65 ± 0,65 ± 0,80
15 – 20 ± 0,60 ± 0,70 ± 0,75 ± 0,80 ± 0,90
20 – 30 ± 0,65 ± 0,75 ± 0,85 ± 0,90 ± 1,0
30 – 40 ± 0,75 ± 0,85 ± 1,0 ± 1,1 ± 1,2
40 – 50 ± 0,90 ± 1,0 ± 1,1 ± 1,2 ± 1,5
50 – 60 ± 1,1 ± 1,2 ± 1,4 ± 1,5 ± 1,7
60 – 80 ± 1,4 ± 1,5 ± 1,7 ± 1,9 ± 2,0
80 – 100 ± 1,7 ± 1,8 ± 1,9 ± 2,1 ± 2,2
100 – 150 ± 2,1 ± 2,2 ± 2,5 ± 2,6 —
150 – 220 ± 2,5 ± 2,6 ± 2,9 ± 3,0 —
220 – 350 ± 2,8 ± 2,9 ± 3,2 ± 3,3 —
350 – 400 ± 3,5 ± 3,7 ± 3,9 ± 4,2 —

Thickness tolerances for rolled plates

EN 485-3:2003

Nominal thickness
t [mm]
Thickness tolerances by nominal plate width
[mm]
≤ 1 250 > 1 250 – 1 600 > 1 600 – 2 000 > 2 000 – 2 500 > 2 500 – 3 500
≥ 2,5 – 4 ± 0,28 ± 0,28 ± 0,32 ± 0,35 ± 0,40
4 – 5 ± 0,30 ± 0,30 ± 0,35 ± 0,40 ± 0,45
5 – 6 ± 0,32 ± 0,32 ± 0,40 ± 0,45 ± 0,50
6 – 8 ± 0,35 ± 0,40 ± 0,40 ± 0,50 ± 0,55
8 – 10 ± 0,45 ± 0,50 ± 0,50 ± 0,55 ± 0,60
10 – 15 ± 0,50 ± 0,60 ± 0,65 ± 0,65 ± 0,80
15 – 20 ± 0,60 ± 0,70 ± 0,75 ± 0,80 ± 0,90
20 – 30 ± 0,65 ± 0,75 ± 0,85 ± 0,90 ± 1,0
30 – 40 ± 0,75 ± 0,85 ± 1,0 ± 1,1 ± 1,2
40 – 50 ± 0,90 ± 1,0 ± 1,1 ± 1,2 ± 1,5
50 – 60 ± 1,1 ± 1,2 ± 1,4 ± 1,5 ± 1,7
60 – 80 ± 1,4 ± 1,5 ± 1,7 ± 1,9 ± 2,0
80 – 100 ± 1,7 ± 1,8 ± 1,9 ± 2,1 ± 2,2
100 – 150 ± 2,1 ± 2,2 ± 2,5 ± 2,6 —
150 – 220 ± 2,5 ± 2,6 ± 2,9 ± 3,0 —
220 – 350 ± 2,8 ± 2,9 ± 3,2 ± 3,3 —
350 – 400 ± 3,5 ± 3,7 ± 3,9 ± 4,2 —
Note: We accept no liability or warranty for the correctness, accuracy or completeness of the information and data stated above. Standards and indicative values may change. Agreements are valid as set out in the quotation / order confirmation. We also draw attention to the fact that we accept no liability for colour shades arising during decorative anodising, or for corrosion-resistance results and how they develop. Individual terms may be agreed on a case-by-case basis and must be recorded in writing.