6061 Aluminum Rod

Diameter range: Mainstream in-stock φ10mm–300mm, covering φ6mm–450mm overall, customizable φ3mm thin rods, and extra-large rods up to φ500mm;

Length: Standard factory 6 meters/piece, supports any length, cut-to-size processing, standard length tolerance ±5mm;

Supply status: O temper, H112, T4, T5, T6 (most commonly used), T651 are readily available, with T6 temper offering the best overall strength and stability;

Comparison table of 5083, 6061, and 7075 aluminum rods

In marine salt spray, humid chemical, and low-temperature working conditions, and when products require extensive welding and bear medium loads, 5083 aluminum rods offer the best cost performance. Compared to 7075, it has lower cost and superior corrosion resistance and welding capabilities; compared to 6061, it has stronger corrosion resistance and low-temperature performance, eliminating the need for additional anti-corrosion processes, resulting in better overall cost of use.

Case Studies

1. Pneumatic Valve Factory Grinding Reference Bar Project

Project Content: Manufacturing high-precision grinding reference bars for pneumatic valve production lines, used for precision machining of aluminum flange end faces.

Specifications: φ15mm×200mm round bar, 6061-T6 state

Reason for Material Selection: Compared to 7075 aluminum bars, 6061-T6 has superior cutting performance, is less prone to tool sticking during grinding, increases processing efficiency by 40%, and reduces costs by 35%; its moderate hardness (95HB) and wear resistance meet long-term use requirements.

Actual Results: A single bar can process 127 flanges, with a service life of up to 1 month. Zero blanking and zero cutting ensure precise matching of fixtures, increasing product qualification rate to 99.8%.

2. New Energy Vehicle: Blade Battery Housing Bracket Project

Project Content: Designing lightweight housing brackets for new energy vehicle blade battery systems, connecting battery modules to the chassis.

Specifications: φ80mm×6000mm round bar, 6061-T6 T6 temper, integral forging

Reasons for material selection: T6 temper strength reaches 260MPa, meeting load-bearing requirements; weight reduction of 52% compared to steel, increasing range by 80km; strong corrosion resistance, suitable for long-term sealed environments of battery packs

Actual results: fatigue life exceeds 1 million cycles without deformation, passes IP68 waterproof test, mass production yield rate of 99.5%, reducing cost per vehicle by 120 yuan