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Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Hex Bars
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- Yield Strength: 35,000 psi
- Hardness: Brinell 95 (Soft)
- Temper: See table
- Fabrication: See table
- Specifications Met:
Extruded: ASTM B221
Cold Drawn: ASTM B211
The most widely used aluminum, 6061 is fabricated into everything from pipe fittings and containers to automotive and aerospace parts. It is strong and corrosion resistant, plus it's easy to machine and weld.
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Wd. | Wd. Tolerance | Fabrication | Temper | Heat Treatment | Temperature Range, °F | 1/2 ft. Lg. | 1 ft. Lg. | 2 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | |
1/8" | -0.006" to 0.006" | Extruded | T6 | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 00000000 | |||||
3/16" | -0.006" to 0.006" | Extruded | T6 | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 00000000 | |||||
1/4" | -0.006" to 0.006" | Cold Drawn | T6 | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 00000000 | |||||
5/16" | -0.006" to 0.006" | Extruded | T6 | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 00000000 | |||||
3/8" | -0.006" to 0.006" | Cold Drawn | T6 | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 00000000 | |||||
7/16" | -0.006" to 0.006" | Extruded | T6 | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 00000000 | |||||
1/2" | -0.006" to 0.006" | Cold Drawn | T651 | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 00000000 | |||||
9/16" | -0.006" to 0.006" | Extruded | T6 | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 00000000 | |||||
5/8" | -0.006" to 0.006" | Cold Drawn | T651 | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 00000000 | |||||
11/16" | -0.006" to 0.006" | Extruded | T6 | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 00000000 | |||||
3/4" | -0.006" to 0.006" | Cold Drawn | T651 | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 00000000 | |||||
7/8" | -0.006" to 0.006" | Cold Drawn | T651 | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 00000000 | |||||
1" | -0.006" to 0.006" | Cold Drawn | T651 | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 00000000 | |||||
1 1/8" | -0.006" to 0.006" | Cold Drawn | T651 | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 00000000 | |||||
1 1/4" | -0.006" to 0.006" | Cold Drawn | T651 | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 00000000 | |||||
1 1/2" | -0.006" to 0.006" | Cold Drawn | T651 | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 00000000 | |||||
1 3/4" | -0.006" to 0.006" | Cold Drawn | T651 | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 00000000 | |||||
2" | -0.006" to 0.006" | Cold Drawn | T651 | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 00000000 |
Wd., mm | Wd. Tolerance, mm | Fabrication | Temper | Heat Treatment | Temperature Range, °F | Straightness Tolerance | 1 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | |
5 | -0.230 to 0.230 | Extruded | T6 | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 0.0125" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
6 | -0.230 to 0.230 | Extruded | T6 | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 0.0125" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
7 | -0.230 to 0.230 | Extruded | T6 | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 0.0125" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
8 | -0.230 to 0.230 | Extruded | T6 | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 0.0125" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
10 | -0.230 to 0.230 | Extruded | T6 | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 0.0125" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
12 | -0.230 to 0.230 | Extruded | T6 | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 0.0125" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
14 | -0.230 to 0.230 | Extruded | T6 | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 0.0125" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
16 | -0.230 to 0.230 | Extruded | T6 | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 0.0125" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
18 | -0.230 to 0.230 | Extruded | T6 | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 0.0125" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
20 | -0.310 to 0.310 | Extruded | T6 | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 0.0125" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
25 | -0.310 to 0.310 | Extruded | T6 | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 0.0125" per ft. | 0000000 | |||
30 | -0.310 to 0.310 | Extruded | T6 | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 0.0125" per ft. | 0000000 |
Anodized Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Hex Bars
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- Yield Strength: 35,000 psi
- Hardness: Not Rated
- Temper: T6511
- Fabrication: Extruded
- Specifications Met: ASTM B221
A hard-anodized coating forms a bond with the aluminum surface to improve wear and corrosion resistance. It also makes the surface nearly as hard as case-hardened steel, so these hex bars are more difficult to machine than uncoated 6061 hex bars. The most widely used aluminum, 6061 is fabricated into everything from pipe fittings and containers to automotive and aerospace parts. It is strong and corrosion resistant.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
Wd. | Wd. Tolerance | Heat Treatment | Finish Color | Temperature Range, °F | 1 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | |
1/4" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Hardened | Gray | -320° to 300° | 0000000 | ||
3/8" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Hardened | Gray | -320° to 300° | 0000000 | ||
1/2" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Hardened | Gray | -320° to 300° | 0000000 | ||
5/8" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Hardened | Gray | -320° to 300° | 0000000 | ||
3/4" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Hardened | Gray | -320° to 300° | 0000000 | ||
1" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Hardened | Gray | -320° to 300° | 0000000 | ||
1 1/4" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Hardened | Gray | -320° to 300° | 0000000 | ||
1 1/2" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Hardened | Gray | -320° to 300° | 0000000 |
High-Strength 7075 Aluminum Hex Bars
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- Yield Strength: 56,000 psi
- Hardness: Brinell 125 (Medium)
- Temper: T7351
- Fabrication: Cold Drawn
- Specifications Met: ASTM B211, SAE AMS-QQ-A-225/9
Originally developed for aircraft frames, uses for 7075 aluminum now include shafts, gears, and other high-stress parts. It is often used as a replacement for 2024 aluminum because it’s stronger and provides similar performance in all other aspects.
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High-Strength 2024 Aluminum Hex Bars
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- Yield Strength: 47,000 psi
- Hardness: Brinell 120 (Medium)
- Temper:
1/4" wd.: T4
All other sizes: T351 - Fabrication: Cold Drawn
- Specifications Met: ASTM B211
While 2024 aluminum was initially designed for structural components in aircraft, it's now widely used when a high strength-to-weight ratio is needed, such as for gears, shafts, and fasteners. It offers similar performance to 7075 aluminum, but it’s not as strong.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
Wd. | Wd. Tolerance | Heat Treatment | Temperature Range, °F | 1 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | |
1/4" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 00000000 | |||
1/2" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 00000000 | |||
3/4" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 00000000 | |||
7/8" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 00000000 | |||
1" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 00000000 | |||
1 1/8" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 00000000 | |||
1 1/4" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 00000000 | |||
1 1/2" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 00000000 | |||
2" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 00000000 |
Easy-to-Machine 2011 Aluminum Hex Bars
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- Yield Strength: 38,000 psi
- Hardness: Brinell 115 (Soft)
- Temper: T3
- Fabrication: Cold Drawn
- Specifications Met: ASTM B211
2011 has the best machinability of all the aluminum alloys. It is the most selected aluminum for screws, tube fittings, hose parts, and other items that require extensive machining.
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Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
Wd. | Wd. Tolerance | Heat Treatment | Max. Temperature, °F | 1 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | |
1/4" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Hardened | 212° | 00000000 | |||
5/16" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Hardened | 212° | 00000000 | |||
3/8" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Hardened | 212° | 00000000 | |||
1/2" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Hardened | 212° | 00000000 | |||
9/16" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Hardened | 212° | 00000000 | |||
5/8" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Hardened | 212° | 00000000 | |||
3/4" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Hardened | 212° | 00000000 | |||
7/8" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Hardened | 212° | 00000000 | |||
1" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Hardened | 212° | 00000000 | |||
1 1/8" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Hardened | 212° | 00000000 | |||
1 1/4" | -0.003" to 0.003" | Hardened | 212° | 00000000 |