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### **Aluminum 6160 Alloy: Product Introduction** **Overview** Aluminum 6160 is a heat-treatable aluminum-magnesium-silicon alloy designed for **good extrudability** and **excellent surface finish**. This alloy offers a **balanced combination of medium strength, good corrosion resistance, and superior anodizing characteristics**, making it particularly suitable for architectural and general engineering applications where both aesthetic appeal and functional performance are important. --- #### **1. Chemical Composition (Weight %)** | Element | Minimum (%) | Maximum (%) | |---------|-------------|-------------| | Silicon (Si) | 0.30 | 0.6 | | Iron (Fe) | - | 0.15 | | Copper (Cu) | - | 0.10 | | Manganese (Mn) | - | 0.10 | | Magnesium (Mg) | 0.35 | 0.6 | | Chromium (Cr) | - | 0.05 | | Zinc (Zn) | - | 0.10 | | Titanium (Ti) | - | 0.10 | | Other (Each) | - | 0.05 | | Other (Total) | - | 0.15 | | **Aluminum (Al)** | **Balance** | | --- #### **2. Physical Properties** | Property | Metric Value | Imperial Value | |----------|--------------|----------------| | **Density** | 2.70 g/cm³ | 0.0975 lb/in³ | | **Melting Range** | 615-655 °C | 1140-1210 °F | | **Electrical Conductivity** | 54-58% IACS | 54-58% IACS | | **Thermal Conductivity** | 195-210 W/m·K | 1130-1220 BTU·in/(hr·ft²·°F) | | **Coefficient of Thermal Expansion** | 23.4 × 10⁻⁶/°C | 13.0 × 10⁻⁶/°F | | **Modulus of Elasticity** | 68.9 GPa | 10,000 ksi | --- #### **3. Mechanical Properties** **Typical Mechanical Properties by Temper:** | Property | T4 Temper | T5 Temper | T6 Temper | |----------|-----------|-----------|-----------| | **Tensile Strength** | 160-200 MPa | 180-220 MPa | 210-250 MPa | | **Yield Strength (0.2% Offset)** | 80-110 MPa | 140-170 MPa | 180-210 MPa | | **Elongation (in 50mm)** | 16-20% | 12-16% | 10-14% | | **Hardness (Brinell)** | 45-55 HB | 60-70 HB | 70-80 HB | | **Shear Strength** | 110-140 MPa | 130-160 MPa | 150-180 MPa | --- #### **4. International Standards** * **European Standards (EN):** * EN 573-3: Chemical composition (Designation: EN AW-6160) * EN 755-2: Mechanical properties for extruded products * EN 12020-2: Precision profiles for general engineering * **ISO Standards:** * ISO 6361-2: Wrought aluminum and aluminum alloy sheets, strips and plates * ISO 6362-2: Wrought aluminum and aluminum alloy extruded rods/bars, tubes and profiles * **ASTM Standards:** * ASTM B221: Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes --- #### **5. Product Applications** **Architectural Applications:** - Window and door frames - Architectural trim and moldings - Curtain wall components - Handrails and balustrades **Consumer Products:** - Furniture components - Appliance trim - Display and signage systems - Decorative elements **Electrical Applications:** - Heat sinks - Electrical enclosures - Bus bar components - Lighting fixture parts **General Engineering:** - Machinery guards - Equipment frames - Industrial components - General purpose fixtures --- #### **6. Key Characteristics & Advantages** * **Excellent Extrudability:** Capable of producing complex, thin-walled profiles * **Superior Surface Finish:** Excellent for anodizing and other surface treatments * **Good Corrosion Resistance:** Excellent performance in architectural environments * **High Thermal Conductivity:** Effective for heat dissipation applications * **Good Electrical Conductivity:** Suitable for electrical applications * **Excellent Weldability:** All common welding methods can be employed * **Good Machinability:** Easy to machine with excellent surface finish --- #### **7. Heat Treatment Process** **Solution Heat Treatment (T4/T6):** - Temperature: 520-530°C (968-986°F) - Time: 30-45 minutes depending on thickness - Quenching: Rapid water quenching **Artificial Aging:** - T5 Temper: 170-180°C (338-356°F) for 4-8 hours - T6 Temper: 165-175°C (329-347°F) for 6-10 hours --- #### **8. Processing and Fabrication** **Extrusion Characteristics:** - Excellent for complex cross-sections - Suitable for thin-walled profiles - High extrusion speeds achievable - Superior surface quality with minimal die lines **Machining Properties:** - Excellent machinability in all tempers - Superior surface finish obtainable - Easy chip formation and disposal - Suitable for high-speed machining **Forming Operations:** - Excellent formability in T4 temper - Suitable for bending and complex shaping - Low springback characteristics - Good for roll forming applications **Joining Methods:** - Excellent weldability using TIG and MIG - Good for brazing and soldering - Mechanical fastening easily accomplished - Adhesive bonding suitable --- #### **9. Quality Assurance** **Testing Requirements:** - Mechanical property testing - Chemical composition analysis - Surface quality inspection - Anodizing quality testing - Dimensional accuracy checks **Certification:** - Mill test certificates per international standards - Quality documentation available - Traceability maintained - Third-party inspection possible --- **Technical Note:** Aluminum 6160 is specifically optimized for applications requiring excellent surface quality and good extrudability. The alloy's chemical composition is carefully balanced with low iron content to ensure superior anodizing characteristics and excellent surface appearance after finishing. This makes 6160 particularly valuable for architectural applications, consumer products, and visible components where aesthetic quality is as important as mechanical performance. The combination of good mechanical properties, excellent corrosion resistance, and superior surface characteristics makes 6160 a preferred choice for manufacturers requiring high-quality finished products with consistent appearance and reliable performance.

Packing of Standard Packing: Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 2051 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.