Aluminum 6061
Last updated on Nov 06, 2026
Aluminum 6061 combines a high strength-to-weight ratio, good corrosion resistance, and excellent machinability, making it a versatile choice for lightweight structural parts and functional components. With SLM 3D printing, it enables the production of complex geometries for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications.
Aluminum 6061 Characteristics
Aluminum 6061
Price: From $5
Technology: SLM (Selective Laser Melting)
Color: Natural
Build Time: From 72h (May vary for big size parts or high volume orders)
Tolerance: ±0.3mm (Within 100mm), ±0.4% (Above 100mm)
Recommended Wall Thickness: >2.0mm
Minimum Wall Thickness: >1.5mm
Max Build Size: 420mm×380mm×400mm
Min Build Size: 5mm×5mm×5mm / 10mm×2mm×2mm
Advantages: Moderate strength, corrosion resistant, high thermal conductivity, low density, lightweight, anodizable.
Features: Small pits and pockmarks on the surface; continuous service temperature should not exceed 150°C.
Applications: Suitable for aerospace, automotive parts, lightweight structural components, molds & tooling (jigs & fixtures), heat sinks, etc.
Aluminum 6061 Mechanical Properties
| Measurement | Test Method | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Brinell Hardness | / | 80-100 HBW |
| Tensile Strength | / | ≥290 MPa |
| Yield Strength | / | ≥250 MPa |
| Fatigue Strength | / | 110-130 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | / | ≥15% |
| Thermal Conductivity | / | 172 (W/m·K) |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | / | 23×10⁻⁶/K |