6061 Aluminum Rod

6061 Aluminum Rod is a widely used heat-treatable aluminum-magnesium-silicon alloy offering an excellent balance of strength, corrosion resistance, machinability and weldability. It is one of the most versatile aluminum alloys for structural, engineering and precision machining applications.

Hongyuan Aluminum supplies 6061 aluminum rod, 6061 aluminum round bar and aluminum bar in customized diameters, lengths and tempers for machinery, automotive components, transportation equipment, structural parts, precision-machined components and general industrial applications.

Among the available tempers, 6061-T6 Aluminum Rod is particularly popular due to its good mechanical strength and dimensional stability. For applications requiring improved stress-relief characteristics after heat treatment, 6061-T651 can also be supplied according to customer requirements.

Specifications

Item	Available Options
Product	6061 Aluminum Rod
Alloy	6061
Temper	O / T4 / T6 / T651 and others
Shape	Round Rod / Round Bar
Diameter	Customized
Length	Customized
Surface	Mill Finish / Customized
Processing	Cutting / Machining / Customized
Packaging	Export Standard Packaging

Diameter, length, temper, tolerance and processing requirements can be customized according to customer specifications.

Key Features

Good Strength
6061 aluminum provides reliable mechanical strength for structural, machinery and engineering applications.

Excellent Machinability
Suitable for turning, milling, drilling, CNC machining and the production of precision components.

Good Corrosion Resistance
Provides reliable corrosion resistance in many atmospheric and industrial environments.

Good Weldability
6061 can be welded using common aluminum welding processes, making it suitable for fabricated structures and assemblies.

Good Surface Treatment Performance
Suitable for anodizing and other surface finishing processes when required.

Custom Sizes Available
Diameter, length, temper, tolerance and processing can be customized according to drawings and technical requirements.

Applications

6061 Aluminum Rod is widely used for:

CNC machined components
Machinery parts
Structural components
Automotive components
Transportation equipment
Shafts and fittings
Frames and supports
Electrical equipment
Marine components
Industrial equipment
General engineering applications

6061-T6 Aluminum Rod

6061-T6 Aluminum Rod is one of the most commonly requested specifications of 6061 aluminum round bar.

The T6 temper provides a good combination of strength, hardness, dimensional stability and machinability, making it suitable for CNC machining, mechanical components, structural parts and general engineering applications.

Customized diameters, lengths and tolerances can be supplied according to drawings or production requirements.

6061 Aluminum Rod for CNC Machining

6061 is widely selected by machining companies because it offers a practical balance between machinability, mechanical strength, corrosion resistance and material cost.

It is suitable for producing:

Precision components
Shafts
Fittings
Bushings
Machine parts
Structural components
Custom CNC parts

For precision applications, customers can provide drawings and dimensional tolerance requirements for material and processing evaluation.

6061 vs 2024 Aluminum Rod

6061 Aluminum Rod
Offers an excellent balance of strength, corrosion resistance, machinability and weldability. It is a versatile choice for machinery, structural and general engineering applications.

2024 Aluminum Rod
Generally provides higher strength and excellent fatigue resistance, making it suitable for aerospace and high-load applications, but its corrosion resistance and weldability are not as favorable as 6061.

For most general industrial and engineering applications, 6061 is the more versatile option.

Why Choose Hongyuan Aluminum?

Hongyuan Aluminum supplies 6061 Aluminum Rod, Aluminum Round Bar and Aluminum Bar for machinery, automotive, transportation, structural and industrial customers worldwide.

We support custom diameters, custom lengths, precision cutting, machining, export packaging and global supply according to different manufacturing and project requirements.

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