
| Mechanical Properties | ||||||||
| Forming | Machining | Welding | Brazing/Soldering | Protective Anodising | Aesthetic Anodising | Temper | Restrict Min N/mm | Stress Min N/mm |
| Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | 0 F T4 T5 T6 |
- - 70 110 160 |
140max - 130 150 195 |
| Chemical Composition EN AW-6063(A) | |
| Si | 0.2-0.6 |
| Fe | 0.35 |
| Cu | 0.1 |
| Mn | 0.1 |
| Mg | 0.45-0.9 |
| Cr | 0.1 |
| Zn | 0.1 |
| Ti | 0.1 |
(The chemical composition of aluminium and aluminium alloys is supplied in percentage by mass. Limits are expressed as a maximum unless shown as a range or a minimum)
Aluminium alloy 6063 is a medium strength alloy. Often referred to as an architectural alloy.
Aluminium alloy 6063 is typically used in commercial and is highly suitable for anodising.
* Properties given are typical and should only be used for comparisons of alloys. Actual values will depend on section specification.
** Aerospace materials are covered by the ‘L’ series of British standards.
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