6061 T6/T451/T4 Aerospace Grade Aluminum Forgings
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6061 T6/T451/T4 Aerospace Grade Aluminum Forgings

Why Chalco 6061 aluminum forgings?

Quality could full meet world wide aviation standard

AMS 4127 6061-T6 Forgings Rolled or Forged

AMS 4128 6061-T451 Forged

AMS 4146 6061-T4 Forgings

QQ-A-367 6061 Forgings

We meet international aviation quality certification standards

AS9100

OHSAS 18001

ISO14001

ISO 9001

NADCAP HT

NADCAP NDT

IATP16949

aerospace certification

Chalco can ensure that our 6061 aluminum forgings have sufficient strength, toughness, corrosion resistance and reliability in aerospace applications.

Specification of 6061 T6/T451/T4 aluminum forgings

Forging Types Max Weight Max Measurement
Open Die Forge cube ≤5T Length≤7000mm;
width≤2000mm;
height≤500mm
disc ≤5T diameter≤2500mm
ring ≤5T Outer diameter of quenching parts≤2500mm;
outer diameter of non-quenching parts≤4000mm;
height≤500mm
cylinder ≤5T Out diameter 200 to 800mm; Length≤2000mm;
outer diameter 801 to 2000mm; length≤1500mm
axle ≤8T length≤7000mm,
diameter≤800mm
Closed Die Forge PVA≤3.0 (Diameter≤1950mm)
Complicated closed die forge parts PVA≤1.5㎡\(Diameter≤1400mm)

Chemical composition of 6061 aluminum forgings

Element AMS 4127 Requirements (wt. %)
Si 0.4-0.8
Fe 0.7 max
Cu 0.15 max
Mn 0.15 max
Mg 0.8-1.2
Cr 0.04 max
Zn 0.25 max
Ti 0.15 max
Al balance
Other 0.05 max

Mechanical properties for 6061 aluminium forgings

Mechanical properties 6061-T6 Forgings

Property Value
Tensile strength 310 MPa
Yield strength 275 MPa
Elongation at break 12%
Hardness, brinell 95 HB
Modulus of elasticity 68.9 GPa

Mechanical properties for 6061-T451 aluminium forgings

Property Value
Tensile strength 310 MPa
Yield strength 275 MPa
Elongation at break 17%
Hardness, brinell 95 HB
Modulus of elasticity 68.9 GPa

Mechanical properties for 6061-T4 aluminium forgings

Property Value
Tensile strength 241 MPa
Yield strength 152 MPa
Elongation at break 25%
Hardness, brinell 65 HB
Modulus of elasticity 68.9 GPa

What are the characteristics of 6061 aviation aluminum forgings?

  • High strength
  • Good corrosion resistance and weldability
  • Good plasticity and formability
  • Resistance to pressure and temperature change

features of 6061 aerospace aluminum forging

Application of 6061 aviation aluminum forgings

6061 forgings are mainly used for making fuselage frames, beams, rotors, propellers, fuel tanks, wall panels and landing gear struts as well as rocket forged rings.

application of 6061 aerospace aluminum forging

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