Aluminium 6082
Versatile alloy with an excellent combination of mechanical and physical properties. Thanks to its suitability for machining and welding and its good chemical resistance, it is ideal for a wide variety of applications.

PROS
- High corrosion resistance
- Good mechanical features
- Very good weldability
CONS
- Hard to process thin walls
- Low intrinsic fatigue resistance
MAIN FEATURES
- Machining process: CNC
- Tolerance: either ± 0,1mm ± 0,07mm ± 0,05mm
- Max size: 500 x 500 x 300 mm; 19.7 x 19.7 x 11.8 in
- Lead time: <4 days
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High corrosion resistance
It has high corrosion resistance due to its protective oxide coat of magnesium and silicon on the surface. It is ideal for tough environments such as marine and aerospace.
excellent mechanical properties
It is ideal for structural applications due to its high strength and good weldability. It is also easily machined and commonly used in the aerospace industry for its high strength-to-weight ratio and fatigue strength for aircraft parts.
good weldability
Aluminium 6082, due to the magnesium and silicon content, has high heat resistance and good weldability. Used in construction to build a variety of structures, it forms a stable oxide coat that guarantees high quality welding and the possibility to combine it with other materials such as steel or other aluminium alloys.
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Aluminium 6082 is an aluminium alloy with silicon as the primary alloying element. It is a widely used alloy due to its excellent machinability and weldability.
The properties of Aluminium 6082 are impressive, particularly its corrosion resistance and high strength. It has a tensile strength of at least 295 MPa, a yield strength of at least 240 MPa, and an elongation of at least 10%. In terms of weight, it is around 33% lighter than steel, making it an ideal material for weight-sensitive applications.
Its advantages are numerous. Its excellent machinability and weldability make it suitable for a variety of applications where these properties are important. It also has good corrosion resistance, making it ideal for use in marine and coastal environments.
Aluminium 6082 is used in a variety of industries. It is widely used in the transportation industry, where its light weight and corrosion resistance make it an ideal material for components such as railway carriages, truck bodies, and trailers. It is also used in the construction industry, where its strength and machinability make it an ideal material for components such as roofing and cladding. In the sporting goods industry, it is used for components such as bicycle frames and sporting equipment, due to its high strength-to-weight ratio. Additionally, it is used in the electrical industry for busbars and electrical connectors.
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ALUMINIUM 6082 PROPERTIES
Tensile breaking load | 285 MPa |
Modulus of elasticity | 69 GPa |
Elongation at break | 6% |
Density | 2,70 g/cm³ |
Melting temperature | 635°C |
Hardness | 95 Brinell |
Yield Strength | 235 MPa |
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