Procedure for processing aluminium 6101 to T64
Procedure for processing aluminium 6101 to T64
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Is anyone able to advise on the procedure for heat treating aluminium 6101 to T64 condition (the highest conductivity form) - which is overaged compared to T6. Unfortunately internet searches have failed.
I assume the solution treatment step is 525°C for 1 hours followed by water quench. I believe the aging step is in the region of 230°C for 8 hours - can anyone confirm?
I assume the solution treatment step is 525°C for 1 hours followed by water quench. I believe the aging step is in the region of 230°C for 8 hours - can anyone confirm?





RE: Procedure for processing aluminium 6101 to T64
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RE: Procedure for processing aluminium 6101 to T64
RE: Procedure for processing aluminium 6101 to T64
You need ASTM B918 Standard Practice for Heat Treatment of Wrought Aluminum Alloys. It defines the requirements for alloy 6101-T64 as follows:
solution heat treatment: 970 +/- 10 F
quench temperature: 110 F maximum
precipitation heat treatment: 535 +/- 10 F for 7 hours
RE: Procedure for processing aluminium 6101 to T64
Thank you very much - I purchased the standard this morning; it is exactly what I need.