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Alternative to 6061-T6
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Alternative to 6061-T6

Alternative to 6061-T6

(OP)
I am looking to find a suitable alternative to 6061-T6 Aluminum.  If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know.  Thanks.

RE: Alternative to 6061-T6

You need to be more specific. Do you mean a different aluminum or a totally diferent metal?

RE: Alternative to 6061-T6

(OP)
Sorry.  I meant a different aluminum.

RE: Alternative to 6061-T6

(OP)
I can also take the JIS equivalent of the 6061-T6 if that's easier.

RE: Alternative to 6061-T6

OK. What product form are we talking about--bar, plate,sheet, structural shapes?

RE: Alternative to 6061-T6

(OP)
I guess it would be a structural shape.  I am looking to machine a vacuum chamber for some tools, only we cannot get the 6061-T6 in Japan.  I was told there was an equivalent, or I should look for something comparable.  I tried doing a search, but did not come up with anything.

RE: Alternative to 6061-T6

The following extruded alloys will all meet or exceed the UTS and TYS of 6061-T6: 2219-T62; 2014-T6; 2024-T42, T3, T81; 6066-T6; 7075-T73.

RE: Alternative to 6061-T6

(OP)
Thanks for all of your help.   I really appreciate it.

RE: Alternative to 6061-T6

We use 6063-T52 for stair stringers and 6063-T4 for 1-1/2" round handrails.

RE: Alternative to 6061-T6

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I doubt the alloys listed by swall and Bagman will be any easier for you to find in Japan.

Kobelco in Japan makes alloys similar to 6061.  Their codes are KS651 and KD610.

http://www.kobelco.co.jp

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Cory

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RE: Alternative to 6061-T6

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Thanks to you all for helping with this.  I appreciate it.

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