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Aluminium 6082-T6 is a lightweight engineering alloy with a natural silver-white appearance. It offers a strong balance of mechanical strength, corrosion resistance and machinability, making it useful for brackets, fixtures, machine components and structural parts.
The T6 temper means the material has been solution heat-treated and artificially aged to increase strength. Aluminium 6082-T6 is commonly selected for transport equipment, industrial machinery and structural applications where components must support mechanical loads.
Custom parts are produced using CNC milling or turning. As-machined surfaces retain fine tooling marks. Anodising can be specified where available for surface protection, although its decorative appearance may be less uniform than on aluminium 6063.
Material
Aluminium 6082-T6
Description
Strengths
Good strength relative to weight, corrosion resistance and machinability. Suitable for structural components and functional anodising.
Weaknesses
Limited tight-radius bending in the T6 condition. Residual stresses can cause machining distortion. Welding can reduce local strength, and decorative anodising may appear uneven.
Silver white
Ultimate tensile strength
310–330 MPa
Yield strength
270–280 MPa
Modulus of elasticity
69–70 GPa
Elongation at break
6–10%
Density
2.70 g/cm³
Hardness
Not specified
Corrosion resistance
High
Magnetism
Non-magnetic
UK equivalent
HE30
Maximum service temperature
170°C
Thermal expansion coefficient
23.4 × 10⁻⁶ /°C
Thermal conductivity
160–180 W/(m·°C)
Electrical resistivity
3.8–4.1 μΩ·cm
Anodising
Suitable
Weldability
High
Structural & architectural components
Pressure vessel parts
Marine components
Automation & machine frames
Values shown are typical supplier figures for Aluminium 6082 and may vary with stock condition. Please confirm critical properties before production.
Yes. 6082 machines well and is widely used in the UK for structural and engineering parts. Large parts with heavy material removal can move slightly as residual stresses are released, so this is allowed for in planning.
6082 holds precise features well; for long or heavily pocketed parts, flag flatness requirements so the machining approach can account for stress relief. Achievable tolerances depend on part size, geometry and features, so mark any critical tolerances on a 2D drawing with your upload and they will be reviewed and confirmed in your quote.
Yes, 6082 is suitable for functional anodising for wear and corrosion protection. Decorative anodising can look less uniform than on 6063 or 6061, so mention it if appearance is critical.
Common uses include structural and architectural components, pressure vessel parts, marine components and automation and machine frames, where good strength-to-weight and corrosion resistance are needed.
Both are general-purpose heat-treatable alloys. 6082 (HE30) is the common UK structural grade with slightly higher strength, while 6061 is more widely specified internationally and often gives a more even decorative anodised finish.
The typical lead time shown for aluminium 6082 is 10 business days from an approved order. Quantity, finishing and any heat treatment can affect this, and your quote confirms the date before you order.
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