6061-T6 vs 6063-T5

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- Phil
  
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20 years ago

Thu, Oct 16, 2003 1:35 AM

Not familiar with 6063 at all, can somebody give me some insite how the two compare.

Thanks, Phil

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- Ernie Leimkuhler
  
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20 years ago

Thu, Oct 16, 2003 3:30 AM

6063 is the weaker of the 2. They machine the same and weld the same. 6063 extrusions are better if you plan on rolling them into a curve.

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- michael
  
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20 years ago

Thu, Oct 16, 2003 7:45 AM

I've found the 6063 that I have worked with to be a bit more gummy than 6061. Worse as the "T" number gets smaller.

michael

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- Glenn Cramond
  
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20 years ago

Thu, Oct 16, 2003 9:41 AM

Have a look at

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is info on 6061, a link to info on 6063 is on this page

Glenn

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