Welding 6061-T6 AL
Welding 6061-T6 AL
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Hi
I am making clamps out of 6061-T6 AL.the material is 2.5"x1/4" AL plate welded to 1.5" round x 2.5" long with a 3/4" hole in the center.They are like a gate hinge
These are to be welded and then to be tested.They must be able to hold 15,000lbs.(straight down pull)
What procedure and what type of rod or wire will give the best results.
eddie
I am making clamps out of 6061-T6 AL.the material is 2.5"x1/4" AL plate welded to 1.5" round x 2.5" long with a 3/4" hole in the center.They are like a gate hinge
These are to be welded and then to be tested.They must be able to hold 15,000lbs.(straight down pull)
What procedure and what type of rod or wire will give the best results.
eddie





RE: Welding 6061-T6 AL
The best joint is a double "V". The easiest weld wire would be 4043. Process would be TIG mixed gas 60/40.
RE: Welding 6061-T6 AL
S ave=F/A
=15000/.625
=24,000 psi
24,000 > 20,000 N.G.