6061 Aerospace Grade Aluminum Forgings

6061 aluminum forgings are widely used in the aerospace field, mainly due to their excellent mechanical properties, good corrosion resistance, and good machinability. The 6061 aluminum alloy belongs to the aluminum-magnesium-silicon alloy category, with main components including magnesium and silicon, providing good strength and toughness, making it suitable for manufacturing high-demand aerospace components.

Why Choose 6061 Aerospace Grade Aluminum Forgings?

• 1. 6061 aluminum alloy has a low density, effectively reducing the overall weight of the aircraft. Using 6061 aluminum forgings helps engineers reduce the total weight of the airplane while ensuring strength and safety, thereby improving fuel efficiency.
• 2. 6061 aluminum alloy has good corrosion resistance, which can be further enhanced through anodizing. Aircraft experience various environmental conditions during flight, and the corrosion resistance of 6061 aluminum forgings ensures long-term use under various weather conditions.
• 3. 6061 aluminum alloy has good machinability, making it suitable for various machining and forming processes. This allows 6061 aluminum forgings to be easily processed into complex shapes to meet the strict requirements for part shapes and sizes in aerospace design.

Specification of 6061 T6/T451/T4 aluminum forgings

Chemical composition of 6061 aluminum forgings

Mechanical properties for 6061 aluminium forgings

Applications of 6061 Aerospace Aluminum Forgings

1. Structural Component Manufacturing

6061 aluminum forgings are typically used in the form of forged plates and profiles for structural components such as fuselage frames, wing beams, and wing support structures, achieving high strength and lightweight characteristics. These components need to withstand significant loads while also providing weight reduction to enhance the aircraft's fuel efficiency and payload capacity.

2. Connectors

In aircraft assembly, 6061 aluminum forgings are often made into connectors such as rivets, bolts, and clamps, ensuring high strength and fatigue resistance. These connectors must possess high strength and fatigue performance to ensure the safe and reliable connection of various components during flight.

3. Engine Components

6061 aluminum forgings are applied in engine components in the form of forged tubes and housings, such as intake ducts and supports. Due to their good thermal conductivity and corrosion resistance, 6061 aluminum alloy can effectively withstand the high temperatures and corrosive environments present during engine operation.

4. Interior Components

In aircraft interiors, 6061 aluminum forgings can be used to create support structures such as seat frames and luggage racks, which need to provide a certain level of aesthetics and strength to enhance passenger comfort and safety.

Haomei Hot Selling Aluminum Forging Products

Haomei Aluminum offers alloys including 2014, 2024, 2124, 2219, 2618, 2619, 3003, 5083, 6061, 7049, 7050, 7075, 7079, 7149, 7150, and 7175 temper alloys, available upon request, complying with all AMS, ASTM, Boeing commercial, and Boeing military specifications.

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