What Is the Density of 6061 Aluminum Alloy?
You focus on density, a fixed number. This overlooks the most important factor: the strength you can achieve at that density. This leads to underperforming parts. The density of 6061 aluminum alloy1 is approximately 2.70 g/cm³ (0.0975 lb/in³). However, the number itself isn’t what’s important. The real value comes from its high strength-to-weight ratio, which […]
How Do You Guarantee the Tensile Strength of Your Aluminum?
Relying on a catalog number for tensile strength is a gamble. Your parts can fail under real-world stress, costing you dearly. Forging delivers a certified performance guarantee, ensuring total reliability. You guarantee tensile strength by specifying an engineered process, not just a material. Forging refines the grain structure, dramatically increasing strength over standard aluminum. This […]
How Can You Leverage the True Properties of Aluminum?
Relying on textbook properties is a risk. Your components can fail under real-world stress, costing you time and money. We engineer properties through forging for guaranteed performance. To leverage aluminum1’s true properties, you must focus on how they are enhanced through manufacturing. Forging, specifically, refines the material’s grain structure to deliver guaranteed mechanical performance—like tensile […]