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EN AW-6082
Product Description
Aluminium alloy 6082 is one of the most widely specified alloys in the 6000-series. Characterised by magnesium and silicon additions, it is heat-treatable to high strength, delivering an excellent balance of strength, corrosion resistance, and machinability. Stress-relieved stock provides improved dimensional stability during deep machining.
Key Characteristics
• High strength with good corrosion resistance
• Very good machinability — recommended general-purpose CNC grade
• Good weldability (MIG and TIG)
• Heat-treatable
• Anodises well — natural and hard (Type III)
Mechanical Properties — EN 485-2
| Tensile Strength(Rm) | 310MPa(min) |
|---|---|
| Yield Strength(Rp0.2) | 260MPa(min) |
| Elongation at Break(A50) | 8%(min) |
| Hardness | ~95HB(Brinell,ISO6506) |
| Elastic Modulus(E) | ~70GPa |
| Density | 2.71g/cm3 |
| Thermal Conductivity | ~170W/m·K |
| Coeff.of Thermal Expansion | 23.4×10-6/K(20-100℃) |
| Melting Range | 605-655℃ |
| Electrical Conductivity | ~43%IACS |
$$ 23.4\times10^{-6}/K(20-1000{}C) $$
Chemical Composition — EN 573-3
| Silicon(Si) | 0.70-1.30% |
|---|---|
| Iron(Fe) | ≤0.50% |
| Copper(Cu) | ≤0.10% |
| Manganese(Mn) | 0.40-1.00% |
| Magnesium(Mg) | 0.60-1.20% |
| Chromium(Cr) | ≤0.25% |
|---|---|
| Zinc(Zn) | ≤0.20% |
| Titanium(Ti) | ≤0.10% |
| Aluminium(Al) | Remainder |
Machining Notes
Excellent machinability; recommended default CNC grade for structural applications. Carbide tooling at medium-to-high speeds with coolant. Suitable for tapping M3 and above. Stress-relieved stock minimises distortion during deep pocketing.
Typical Applications
Structural frames, transport equipment, aerospace secondary structures, mould tooling, hydraulic manifolds, machine parts, heavily loaded components, anodised enclosures.