Widely used structural alloys for light to medium strength applications. Combine good formability, weldability, corrosion resistance and strength after heat treatment.
Aluminium 6063 plate is commonly used in automobile manufacturing operations where fixtures are needed for production lines. Some of the parts and products constructed with 6063 alloy include marine fittings, camera lenses, yachts, motorcycles, bicycle frames, brake parts, valves and couplings, fishing reels, electrical fittings, archery equipment, and scuba tanks. This form of aluminium-magnesium silicon alloy is often used for the manufacture of a wide span roof structures such as those for bridge decks and arenas.
For purposes of extrusion, aluminium 6063 is one of the most commonly used and versatile alloys. Because it possesses such significant strength for numerous structural applications, it is often called structural aluminium. When designing a custom extruded shape for a structural application, it is best to include generous corner radii both to increase the strength of the design and ease of extrudability. The chemical properties of this 6063 alloy enable its effective use in wide-ranging applications including specially designed custom extrusion shapes.
Aluminium 6063 plate and extruded bar is often put through a process of hot forging. Using an induction furnace, billets are heated and forged within a closed die process. The process of forging is utilised to make various industrial components, including ATV and automobile parts.