6016 automotive body sheet has good mechanical properties and surface quality, and also has good machinability. It can realize the manufacture of parts with complex shapes through stamping, bending, stretching and other processing processes. Therefore, it is widely used in automobile bodies, doors, roof, hood, luggage rack and other components.
Why choose Chalco Aluminum's 6016 automotive body sheet?
Chalco auto body sheet production capacity
Chalco Aluminum has an acid-alkali cleaning and passivation unit for aluminum auto body sheet, and the heat-treated (such as: T4, T4P, T6, T8X) 6000 series automotive body sheet panels produced can well meet the requirements of automobile shells.
Chalco Aluminum can provide 6-series automotive body inner panels, 6-series auto body panels, and automotive body sheet structural materials, realizing full coverage of key automotive lightweight panels, and the industrialization of automotive lightweight materials has entered a new stage.
Automotive IATF16949 standard
Chalco Aluminum has passed the requirements of the automotive IATF16949 standard audited by BSI (British Standards Institution), providing quality compliance for continuously expanding the automotive product market and achieving high-quality development.
Well-known brand material certifications
Serving Tesla, Ford, Shanghai Automobile, NIO Automobile, BAIC New Energy, Changan Automobile and other famous new energy automobile manufacturers, confirmed the material certification relationship, and completed the parts of many automobile factories such as BAIC New Energy and Weilai Automobile Model car plate material certification.
Specs of 6016 automotive body sheet
| Temper | T4P, T6B |
| ABS sheet dimension | Thickness: 0.70-1.50mm |
| Width: 800-2400mm | |
| Length: 800-5500mm | |
| ABS coil dimension | Thickness: 0.70-1.50mm |
| Width: 800-2400mm | |
| Standard |
GB/T 33227-2016, JIS H4000, ASTM B209, EN 485 |
Chemical composition of 6016 aluminum alloy
| Element | Composition % |
| Si | 1.0-1.50 |
| Fe | 0.50 |
| Cu | 0.20 |
| Mn | 0.20 |
| Mg | 0.25-0.60 |
| Cr | 0.10 |
| Ni | - |
| Zn | 0.20 |
| Ti | 0.15 |
| Al | Remainder |
Property of 6016 automotive body sheet
Surface processing method of automobile aluminum plate
| Surface processing method | Code name | Paraphrase |
| Mill face | MF | The surface of the rolling machined product ground by grinding wheel |
| Textured surface | EDT | Product surface processed by spoke rolling using EDM |
| Surface treatment | Code name | Paraphrase |
| Chemical cleaning | NP | Product surface treated with acid and alkali liquid |
| Passivation | P | The surface of the product buried by the designated pretreatment agent |
| Dry oiling | DO | Product surface coated with specified solid grease |
| Wet oiling | EO | Product surface coated with specified liquid grease |
Surface treatment of automotive aluminum sheets
| Features | Code name | Paraphrase |
| For standard board | S | For products with no special requirements on surface and performance |
| For high bake hardened panels | IBR | For products with greater strength after baking |
| For high flanged panels | IH | For products requiring better flanging properties |
| For high-strength board | HS | Products for high-strength areas |
| For low strain plates | RSS | 5000 series products for parts with low strain requirements |
Mechanical properties of automobile body panels at room temperature
| Code name | S | IH | IBR |
| Temper | T4P | T4P | T4P |
| Sample temper | T4P | T4P | T4P |
| Thickness mm | 0.70-1.50 | 0.70-1.50 | 0.70-L50 |
| Tension Strength Rm N/mm² | ≥190 | ≥175 | ≥200 |
| Yield Strength R p0.2 N/mm² | 90-140 | 90-130 | 100-150 |
| Max Elongation A% | ≥20 | ≥20 | ≥19 |
| Elongation after break A 50 min % | ≥24 | ≥23 | ≥22 |
| Strain hardening exponentn （10%-20% Stain） | ≥0.23 | ≥0.23 | ≥0.23 |
| Plastic strain ratior （10%Stain） | ≥0.5 | ≥0.6 | ≥0.5 |
Tensile mechanical properties at room temperature after simulated baking
| Alloy | Code Number | Temper | Sample temper | Thickness mm | Specified non-proportional tensile strength Rp0.2 N/mm² |
| 6016 | S | T4P | T6B | 0.70-1.50 | 160〜230 |
| III | T4P | T6B | O.7O-1.5O | 200〜250 | |
| IBR | T4P | T6B | 0.70—1.50 | 220〜270 |
Other requirements of aluminum car body sheet metal
| Flange performance | The grade of flanging of panels and strips for body panels is grade 1 or grade 2. If other products require flanging performance, it should be indicated in the order (or contract). |
| Paint brush line | The grade of paint brushing line for panels and samples of body panels is grade 1 or grade 2. When other products require the performance of paint wire, it should be indicated in the order (or contract). |
| Anti-dent performance | When the buyer has requirements on the dent resistance performance of the panels and strips used for body panels, the supplier shall provide relevant data on the dent resistance performance. |
| FLD performance | When the purchaser has FLD performance requirements for panels and strips used for body panels，the supplier shall provide relevant data on FLD performance. |
| High speed tensile properties | When the buyer has high-speed drawing performance requirements for the panels and strips used for body panels, the supplier shall provide relevant data on the high-speed drawing performance. |
| Microstructure | The microstructure of plates and strips subjected to solution heat treatment is not allowed to be over-burned. |
| Oil amount | The oiling of the product is most determined through negotiation between the supplier and the buyer, and is indicated in the order form (or contract). |
| Passivation film thickness | The passivation film thickness of the product is determined through negotiation between the supplier and the buyer, and is specified in the order form (or contract). |
| Appearance Quality | Defects such as surface roughness, slight unevenness, scratches, color difference and small prints are allowed on the surface of panels and strips for inner panels of body panels and panels and strips for body structural parts, which do not affect the formability. |
| Defects such as cuts and marks that affect the use are not allowed on the outer surface of the panels and strips used for the outer panels of the body panels, and defects such as slight color difference, such as paint openings and cover-ups, are allowed. |
Features of 6016 automotive body sheet
Lightweight: compared with traditional steel, 6016 aluminum car body sheet metal has lower density and higher specific strength, which can effectively reduce the weight of the car itself and improve energy efficiency.
High strength: 6016 aluminum auto body sheet metal has high tensile strength and yield strength while maintaining a small density, which can meet the strength requirements of automotive structural components.
Good formability: 6016 automotive body sheet metal has good plasticity and machinability, and can realize the manufacture of parts with complex shapes through stamping, bending, stretching and other processing techniques.
Good corrosion resistance: due to the appropriate amount of magnesium and silicon in its chemical composition, 6016 automotive aluminum body sheet has good corrosion resistance and can meet the requirements of automobiles in various environments.
Good surface quality: after surface treatment, the 6016 automotive aluminum sheet has a flat and smooth surface without obvious scratches, dents, scales and burnt marks, which can ensure the appearance quality of the car.
To sum up, the lightweight, high strength, good formability, corrosion resistance and surface quality of 6016 car body aluminum sheets are its important characteristics, which make it more and more popular under the trend of automotive lightweight and energy efficiency improvement.
Uses of 6016 automotive body sheet
6016 automotive body sheet are typically used for the following applications:
Door panels: 6016 automotive body sheet panels panels can be used for the inner and outer panels and supporting materials of the door panels. They have good strength and formability, as well as excellent surface quality and corrosion resistance.
Roof panels: 6016 automotive body sheet panels can be used for the inner and outer panels and supporting materials of the roof panels, which have good strength and formability, and have the effects of light weight and noise reduction.
Hood: 6016 automotive body sheet panels can be used for inner and outer panels and supporting materials of automobile hoods, which have good strength and heat resistance, and have the effects of light weight, energy saving and emission reduction.
Body side panels: 6016 automotive body sheet panels can be used for the inner and outer panels and supporting materials of body side panels, which have good strength and formability, and also have the effect of light weight and noise reduction.
In general, 6016 automotive body sheet panels are widely used in the field of automobile manufacturing, and can be used for the inner and outer panels and supporting materials of various parts of the car body. It has the advantages of light weight, noise reduction, energy saving and emission reduction, etc. One of the important materials of row.
What precautions should be taken when purchasing 6016 automotive body sheet?
When purchasing 6016 automobile body panels, you need to pay attention to the following aspects:
Plate specifications: according to the specific models and parts that need to be used, select the appropriate plate specifications, including thickness, width and length. At the same time, it is necessary to confirm whether the production standards and quality grades of the plates meet the requirements.
Surface quality: the surface quality requirements of automobile body panels are relatively high. It is necessary to confirm whether the surface of the purchased panels is smooth and flat, free of defects such as scratches, oxidation, and spots. If necessary, surface treatment such as oiling or passivation can be carried out.
Plate properties: confirm whether the properties of the purchased plates meet the requirements, including strength, formability, corrosion resistance, etc. Suppliers can be required to provide relevant test reports and quality certificates.
Supplier reputation: selecting a reputable supplier can reduce procurement risks and ensure the stability of the quality and delivery time of the purchased plates.
Transportation and storage: after purchase, you need to pay attention to the transportation and storage of the board to avoid damage during transportation, and at the same time avoid moisture and oxidation of the board during storage. It is recommended to clean and protect the panels before storage.
In general, the purchase of 6016 automobile body panels needs to consider many aspects, and comprehensive evaluation and confirmation are required to ensure that the purchased panels meet the requirements and meet the requirements of automobile manufacturing.
