6063 Aluminum Architectural Channel
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Pricing is subject to change. In-store pricing may vary from online pricing.
Description
6063 Aluminum architectural channel is an excellent candidate for most processing techniques and both interior and exterior applications. 6063 structural materials have a defined 90° edge inside and out. Common applications include bracing, brackets, trailers, and architectural trim. It’s lightweight, corrosion resistant, has a smooth finish, and is more formable than 6061 aluminum.
Features
ASTM
ASTM B221-08
Alloy
6063
Characteristics
6063
Medium strength. Weldable, machinable & formable with large radius.
Medium strength. Weldable, machinable & formable with large radius.
Specifications
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION |
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| Element | Percentage |
| Al | 98.9 |
| Cr | 0.1 max |
| Cu | 0.1 max |
| Mg | 0.45 - 0.9 |
| Fe | 0.35 max |
| Mn | 0.1 max |
| Si | 0.2 - 0.6 |
| Zn | 0.1 max |
| Ti | 0.1 max |
MECHANICAL INFORMATION |
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| Imperial | Metric | |
| Density | 0.1 lb/in3 | 2.7 g/cc |
| Ultimate Tensile Strength | 27,000psi | 186 MPa |
| Yield Tensile Strength | 21,000psi | 145 MPa |
| Fatigue Strength | 10,000psi | 68.9 MPa |
| Shear Strength | 17,000psi | 117 MPa |
| Melting Point | 1,140 - 1,210°F | 616 - 654°C |
| Temper | T52 |
| Hardness Knoop | 83 |
| Hardness Brinell | 60 |
| The provided chemical compositions and mechanical properties are general approximations. Please contact our Customer Service Department for material test reports. Contact Us |
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Available Sizes
AVAILABLE SIZES |
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| Size | Depth | Width | Thickness | Length | Weight (lbs/ft) |
| 1/2" x 1/2" x 3/32" | 0.5" | 0.5" | 3/32" | 192.00" | 0.143 |
| 1/2" x 3/4" x 1/8" | 0.5" | 0.75" | 1/8" | 192.00" | 0.255 |
| 3/4" x 3/8" x 1/8" | 0.75" | 0.375" | 1/8" | 192.00" | 0.182 |
| 3/4" x 3/4" x 1/8" | 0.75" | 0.75" | 1/8" | 192.00" | 0.291 |
| 1" x 1/2" x 1/8" | 1" | 0.5" | 1/8" | 240.00" | 0.255 |
| 1" x 1" x 1/8" | 1" | 1" | 1/8" | 192.00" | 0.400 |
| 1-1/4" x 1/2" x 1/8" | 1.25" | 0.5" | 1/8" | 240.00" | 0.291 |
| 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" x 1/8" | 1.25" | 1.25" | 1/8" | 192.00" | 0.509 |
| 1-1/2" x 1/2" x 1/8" | 1.5" | 0.5" | 1/8" | 240.00" | 0.327 |
| 1-1/2" x 1" x 1/8" | 1.5" | 1" | 1/8" | 300.00" | 0.487 |
| 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 1/8" | 1.5" | 1.5" | 1/8" | 192.00" | 0.637 |
| 1-3/4" x 1" x 1/8" | 1.75" | 1" | 1/8" | 192.00" | 0.509 |
| 2" x 1/2" x 1/8" | 2" | 0.5" | 1/8" | 192.00" | 0.400 |
| 2" x 1" x 1/8" | 2" | 1" | 1/8" | 192.00" | 0.546 |
| 2" x 2" x 1/4" | 2" | 2" | 1/4" | 264.00" | 1.670 |
| 3" x 1" x 1/8" | 3" | 1" | 1/8" | 192.00" | 0.691 |
| 5" x 2" x 3/16" | 5" | 2" | 3/16" | 192.00" | 1.880 |