6063 T5 Aluminum Plate Sheet
6063 T5 aluminum is an alloy with medium strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and good extrusion processing performance. Its chemical composition primarily includes silicon (Si) and magnesium (Mg), belonging to the heat treatable aluminum-magnesium-silicon series. The T5 state refers to the material being artificially aged after extrusion to meet the standard mechanical property requirements.
Advantages of 6063 T5 Aluminum
- It offers a good cost-performance ratio among medium-strength aluminum alloys.
- After T5 heat treatment, 6063 aluminum has stable mechanical properties and reliable structural strength.
- 6063 T5 has excellent extrusion capabilities, allowing the production of complex cross-sections and shapes.
6063-T5 aluminum is a heat-treated state of aluminum alloy 6063, widely used in industries such as construction, transportation, and furniture. The T5 state is achieved by artificial aging, following extrusion, in a high-temperature environment to increase its strength and hardness.
6063-T5 aluminum alloy has excellent corrosion resistance, making it suitable for various environmental conditions, especially performing well in humid and corrosive environments.
6063 T5 Aluminum Plate Sheet Properties
- Medium Strength: 6063-T5 has slightly lower strength than 6061, but it is sufficient for most medium-strength applications.
- Excellent Corrosion Resistance: It offers good resistance to atmospheric, freshwater, and marine environments.
- Excellent Workability: It has good extrudability, machinability, and weldability, making it suitable for complex shapes and detailed processing.
- Aesthetic Quality: The surface quality is high, suitable for anodizing, resulting in a uniform oxide film and good decorative effect.
- Lightweight and Efficient: Compared to steel, 6063-T5 aluminum plates are lighter while still providing excellent structural support.
Forms of 6063 T5 Aluminum
| Product Name | Features and Applications |
| Aluminum Rectangular Bar 6063 T5 | Aluminum Rectangular Bar 6063 T5 has a rectangular cross-section, lightweight, high strength, corrosion-resistant, easy to process and form, commonly used in frame structures, mechanical components, and decorative purposes. |
| T-Slot Plate Aluminum 6063-T5 Extrusion | T-Slot Plate Aluminum 6063-T5 Extrusion features T-slots for easy assembly and positioning, offering excellent rigidity and durability, widely used in industrial frames, automation equipment, and assembly platforms. |
| 6063 T5 Aluminum Flat Bar | 6063 T5 Aluminum Flat Bar is flat-shaped, with a smooth surface and good corrosion resistance, high conductivity, suitable for tracks, decorative projects, and structural supports. |
| 6063-T5 Aluminium Plate | 6063-T5 Aluminium Plate is lightweight, high strength, suitable for cutting, drilling, and surface treatments, commonly used in construction, automotive, and shipbuilding for covers and panels. |
| 6063-T5 Aluminum Pipe | 6063-T5 Aluminum Pipe is a hollow round tube, lightweight, corrosion-resistant, with excellent welding properties, suitable for building railings, transport pipes, and decorative piping. |
| 6063-T5 Aluminum Profile | 6063-T5 Aluminum Profile is an extruded section, flexible and customizable, with excellent mechanical properties, widely used in door and window frames, radiators, and furniture components. |
| Aluminum 6063 T5 Sheet | Aluminum 6063 T5 Sheet is a thin sheet, easy to form and bend, with good surface treatment properties, commonly used in billboards, decorative items, and electronic device housings. |
| Aluminum Angle 6063-T5 Square Corner Architectural | Aluminum Angle 6063-T5 Square Corner Architectural is a right-angle L-shaped aluminum profile with high smoothness, stable structure, corrosion resistance, widely used in building decoration, frame supports, and corner protection. |
What is 6063 T5 aluminum used for?
- Construction industry: used for window frames, door frames, curtain walls, etc.
- Transportation: used for structural components in automobiles, ships, etc.
- Furniture manufacturing: used for tables, chairs, display racks, etc.
- Electrical and electronic devices: used for heat sinks, enclosures, etc.
Construction industry:
Door and window frames
Curtain wall panels
Insulated curtain wall profiles
Transportation:
Automotive interior panels
Subway train interior decorations
Electronics and communications devices:
Electronic component heat sinks
Precision instrument enclosures
Decorative purposes:
Decorative panels for furniture
Billboard backing plates
Lightweight structures:
Bridge guardrails
Highway sound barriers
Aviation secondary structures:
Lightweight brackets and interior decorations
6063 T5 Aluminum processing characteristics
6063-T5 aluminum plate has good weldability and machinability, suitable for cutting, stamping, bending, and other machining operations. Its surface treatment properties are also excellent, with common surface treatments including anodizing and electrophoretic coating, which enhance its corrosion resistance and aesthetic appeal.
6063 T5 Aluminum Chemical composition
| Constituent element | Minimum (% by weight) | Maximum (% by weight) |
| Aluminium (Al) | 97.5% | 99.35% |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 0.45% | 0.90% |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.20% | 0.60% |
| Iron (Fe) | 0 | 0.35% |
| Chromium (Cr) | 0 | 0.10% |
| Copper (Cu) | 0 | 0.10% |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0 | 0.10% |
| Titanium (Ti) | 0 | 0.10% |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0 | 0.10% |
| (others) | 0 | 0.15% total (0.05% each) |
Aluminum 6063-T5 Material Data Sheet
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
| Density | 2.7 g/cc | 0.0975 lb/in³ | AA; Typical |
| Aluminum 6063-T5 Mechanical Properties | |||
| Hardness, Brinell | 60 | 60 | AA; Typical; 500 g load; 10 mm ball |
| Hardness, Knoop | 83 | 83 | Converted from Brinell Hardness Value |
| Hardness, Vickers | 70 | 70 | Converted from Brinell Hardness Value |
| Ultimate Tensile Strength | 186 MPa | 27000 psi | AA; Typical |
| Tensile Yield Strength | 145 MPa | 21000 psi | AA; Typical |
| Elongation at Break | 12 % | 12 % | AA; Typical; 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) Thickness |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 68.9 GPa | 10000 ksi | AA; Typical; Average of tension and compression. Compression modulus is about 2% greater than tensile modulus. |
| Poisson's Ratio | 0.33 | 0.33 | |
| Fatigue Strength | 68.9 MPa | 10000 psi | AA; 500,000,000 cycles completely reversed stress; RR Moore machine/specimen |
| Shear Modulus | 25.8 GPa | 3740 ksi | |
| Shear Strength | 117 MPa | 17000 psi | AA; Typical |
| Aluminum 6063-T5 Electrical Properties | |||
| Electrical Resistivity | 3.16e-006 ohm-cm | 3.16e-006 ohm-cm | AA; Typical at 68°F |
| Aluminum 6063-T5 Thermal Properties | |||
| CTE, linear 68°F | 23.4 µm/m-°C | 13 µin/in-°F | AA; Typical; Average over 68-212°F range. |
| CTE, linear 250°C | 25.6 µm/m-°C | 14.2 µin/in-°F | Average over the range 20-300ºC |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 0.9 J/g-°C | 0.215 BTU/lb-°F | |
| Thermal Conductivity | 209 W/m-K | 1450 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F | AA; Typical at 77°F |
| Melting Point | 616 - 654 °C | 1140 - 1210 °F | AA; Typical range based on typical composition for wrought products 1/4 inch thickness or greater |
| Solidus | 616 °C | 1140 °F | AA; Typical |
| Liquidus | 654 °C | 1210 °F | AA; Typical |
| Aluminum 6063-T5 Processing Properties | |||
| Annealing Temperature | 413 °C | 775 °F | hold at temperature for 2 to 3 hr; cool at 50°F per hour from 775 to 500°F |
| Solution Temperature | 521 °C | 970 °F | |
| Aging Temperature | 182 °C | 360 °F | hold at temperature for 1 hr |
| Aging Temperature | 204 °C | 400 °F | hold at temperature for 1 hr |