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    About Aluminum
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    Compare over 20 aluminum alloys to find the right material for you—all with material certificates for traceability.

    Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Bars.
    The most widely used aluminum, 6061 is made into everything from pipe fittings to containers to airplane parts. It balances strength and corrosion resistance, plus it's easy to machine and weld.
    Don't see the size you need? Check out our Made-to-Order 6061 Aluminum Bars.
    Extruded—Formed by a die for close-tolerance widths, then cut to the lengths listed.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Wd.
    Fabrication
    Temper
    Designation
    Specs. Met
    1/2 ft.
    Long
    1 ft.
    Long
    2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    4 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    8 ft.
    Long
     
    3" Thick (-0.024" to 0.024" Tolerance)
    3"ExtrudedT6511
    ASTM B221, SAE AMS-QQ-A-200/80000000
    000000
    0000000
    0000000
    0000000
    0000000
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    0000000
    3 1/2"ExtrudedT6511
    ASTM B221, SAE AMS-QQ-A-200/800000000
    00000
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    000000
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    4"ExtrudedT6511
    ASTM B221, SAE AMS-QQ-A-200/800000000
    00000
    000000
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    4 1/2"ExtrudedT6511
    ASTM B221, SAE AMS-QQ-A-200/800000000
    000000
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    5"ExtrudedT6511
    ASTM B221, SAE AMS-QQ-A-200/800000000
    000000
    000000
    000000
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    6"ExtrudedT6511
    ASTM B221, SAE AMS-QQ-A-200/800000000
    000000
    000000
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    000000
    000000
     

    Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Cubes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Cubes.
    Ground to paper-thin tolerances, these 6061 aluminum cubes are best for precision parts.
    6061 is the most widely used aluminum, made into everything from pipe fittings to containers to airplane parts. It balances strength and corrosion resistance, plus it’s easy to machine and weld.
    Precision Ground on All Sides—Ready to use in your CNC machine, this aluminum is consistently flat, square, and parallel on all six sides. Also known as blanks.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Temper
    Designation
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Precision Ground on All Sides
    3"3"3"-0.002" to 0.002"Cold RolledT651
    ASTM B20900000000000000
     

    Ultra-Machinable Cast Aluminum Sheets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Ultra-Machinable Cast Aluminum Sheets.
    Machine reliably flat parts for CNC routing tables, assembly jigs, and precision tasks. These sheets are cast to consistent thicknesses and won’t distort as you machine them. Even at whirring speeds, they cut precisely with minimal tool wear.
    MIC6 Aluminum—Machines like butter, even better than cast 5083 aluminum. The best for large-scale jobs, MIC6 puts the least amount of strain on your tools. However, it's not as strong, corrosion resistant, or weldable.
    Material Certificate Icon
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    Wd.
    Lg.
    Flatness
    Tolerance
    Temper
    Designation
    Each
    MIC6 Aluminum
     
    3" Thick (-0.005" to 0.005" Tolerance)
    6"6"0.005"Not Rated
    000000000000000
    6"12"0.005"Not Rated
    000000000000000
    6"24"0.005"Not Rated
    000000000000000
    8"8"0.005"Not Rated
    000000000000000
    12"12"0.005"Not Rated
    000000000000000
    12"24"0.005"Not Rated
    000000000000000
    12"48"0.005"Not Rated
    00000000000000000
    18"18"0.005"Not Rated
    000000000000000
    24"24"0.005"Not Rated
    00000000000000000
     

    Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Cubes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Cubes.
    The most widely used aluminum, 6061 is made into everything from pipe fittings to containers to airplane parts. It balances strength and corrosion resistance, plus it's easy to machine and weld.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Temper
    Designation
    Specs. Met
    Each
    3"3"3"-0.024" to 0.024"ExtrudedT6511
    ASTM B221, SAE AMS-QQ-A-200/800000000000000

    Extra-High-Strength 7075 Aluminum Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Extra-High-Strength 7075 Aluminum Bars.
    Among the strongest aluminum alloys, 7075 boasts a yield strength that rivals carbon steel rebar. Originally made for aircraft frames, it's now turned into gears, machine keys, and other high-stress parts. It's a good substitute for 2024 aluminum when forming and welding aren't top concerns.
    Cold Drawn—Formed by a die for close-tolerance widths, then cut to the lengths listed.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Wd.
    Fabrication
    Temper
    Designation
    Specs. Met
    1/2 ft.
    Long
    1 ft.
    Long
    2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
     
    3" Thick (-0.008" to 0.008" Tolerance)
    3"Cold DrawnT7351
    ASTM B211, SAE AMS-QQ-A-225/90000000
    0000000
    0000000
    0000000
    0000000
    000000000
    4"Cold DrawnT7351
    ASTM B211, SAE AMS-QQ-A-225/90000000
    000000
    000000
    000000
    00000000
    00000000
     

    Extra-High-Strength 7075 Aluminum Sheets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Extra-High-Strength 7075 Aluminum Sheets.
    Among the strongest aluminum alloys, 7075 boasts a yield strength that rivals carbon steel rebar. Originally made for aircraft frames, it's now turned into gears, machine keys, and other high-stress parts. It's a good substitute for 2024 aluminum when forming and welding aren't top concerns.
    Cold Rolled and Hot Rolled—Cut from large pieces, this aluminum may not have parallel edges. For precise alignment, you'll need to trim or machine it to size.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Fabrication
    Temper
    Designation
    Specs. Met
    Each
     
    3" Thick (-0.075" to 0.200" Tolerance)
    6"6"Cold RolledT651
    ASTM B209, SAE AMS-QQ-A-250/1200000000000000
    6"12"Cold RolledT651
    ASTM B209, SAE AMS-QQ-A-250/1200000000000000
    6"24"Cold RolledT651
    ASTM B209, SAE AMS-QQ-A-250/1200000000000000
    8"8"Hot RolledT651
    ASTM B209, SAE AMS-QQ-A-250/120000000000000
    12"12"Hot RolledT651
    ASTM B209, SAE AMS-QQ-A-250/120000000000000
    12"24"Hot RolledT651
    ASTM B209, SAE AMS-QQ-A-250/12000000000000000
    18"18"Hot RolledT651
    ASTM B209, SAE AMS-QQ-A-250/12000000000000000
    24"24"Hot RolledT651
    ASTM B209, SAE AMS-QQ-A-250/12000000000000000
     

    Crack-Resistant 7050 Aluminum Sheets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Crack-Resistant 7050 Aluminum Sheets.
    7050 aluminum won't crack when exposed to strain, corrosive chemicals, and heat all at once—also known as stress corrosion. It's so strong and hard that it's often made into airplane bodies and wings. If high yield strength is your only concern, consider 7075 aluminum instead—it's among the strongest aluminum alloys out there.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Fabrication
    Temper
    Designation
    Specs. Met
    Each
     
    3" Thick (-0.075" to 0.075" Tolerance)
    6"6"Cold RolledT7451
    ASTM B594, SAE AMS405000000000000000
    12"12"Cold RolledT7451
    ASTM B594, SAE AMS40500000000000000
     

    Extra-High-Strength Mold-Quality tk Ultra 7 Aluminum Sheets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Extra-High-Strength Mold-Quality tk Ultra 7 Aluminum Sheets.
    Used for large-scale blow and injection molds, tk Ultra 7 aluminum withstands repeated pressure and stress. It transfers heat quickly, so molds maintain consistent temperatures throughout the process and cool fast. This alloy is comparable to QC-10 aluminum.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Fabrication
    Temper
    Designation
    Each
     
    3" Thick (0" to 0.190" Tolerance)
    6"6"Cold RolledNot Rated
    000000000000000
    12"12"Cold RolledNot Rated
    00000000000000
     

    High-Strength 2024 Aluminum Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. High-Strength 2024 Aluminum Bars.
    Balance high strength and workability. Initially designed for aircraft frames, 2024 aluminum is turned into parts that need to be especially strong, such as couplings for servomotor shafts. It’s one of the most widely used high-strength alloys, made into fasteners, gears, and everything in between. It’s also easier to form and weld than 7075 aluminum, among the strongest aluminum alloys out there.
    Cold Drawn—Formed by a die for close-tolerance widths, then cut to the lengths listed.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Wd.
    Fabrication
    Temper
    Designation
    Specs.
    Met
    1/2 ft.
    Long
    1 ft.
    Long
    2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
     
    3" Thick (-0.008" to 0.008" Tolerance)
    4"Cold DrawnT351
    ASTM B211000000000
    0000000
    0000000
    0000000
    0000000
    000000000
    6"Cold DrawnT351
    ASTM B211000000000
    000000
    000000
    000000
    00000000
    00000000
     

    Oversized Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Sheets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Oversized Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Sheets.
    Finish these sheets to your exact dimensions—they come thicker, never thinner, than the size listed.
    The most widely used aluminum, 6061 is made into everything from pipe fittings to containers to airplane parts. It balances strength and corrosion resistance, plus it's easy to machine and weld.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Fabrication
    Temper
    Designation
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
     
    3" Thick (0" to 0.085" Tolerance)
    2"24"Hot RolledT651
    ASTM B2090000000000000000
    4"24"Hot RolledT651
    ASTM B209000000000000000
    6"6"Hot RolledT651
    ASTM B209000000000000000
    6"12"Hot RolledT651
    ASTM B209000000000000000
    8"8"Hot RolledT651
    ASTM B2090000000000000
    12"12"Hot RolledT651
    ASTM B2090000000000000
    12"24"Hot RolledT651
    ASTM B209000000000000000
    18"18"Hot RolledT651
    ASTM B209000000000000000
    24"24"Hot RolledT651
    ASTM B20900000000000000000
     
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