6A02(A96151) Aluminum Bar Supplier|Aerospace Grade

6A02 is a heat-treatable wrought aluminum alloy, primarily alloyed with magnesium and silicon. It is commonly used in forging, extrusion, and rolling processes. As a medium-strength alloy, it offers excellent corrosion resistance while maintaining good machinability and weldability. Due to the presence of copper and magnesium, it retains good mechanical properties at elevated temperatures, making it suitable for components requiring moderate heat resistance.Welcom to Contact

Msatar supplies 6A02 aluminum rods produced through reverse extrusion. This process results in a more uniform microstructure, with coarse grain rings typically controlled to ≤0.5mm. This significantly enhances the material's toughness, reducing the likelihood of fractures, minimizing defects, and improving product consistency.

• Outer diameter: 8-150mm
• Coarse grain ring: ≤0.5mm
• Specification: GB/T 3191-2019, ASTM B247

Chemical composition of 6A02 (A96151) aluminum bar

Based on the chemical composition provided above, it can be observed that 6A02 and A96151 aluminum alloys share a very similar composition. In terms of copper content, 6A02 allows for a higher percentage. For manganese or chromium, 6A02 offers a choice, while A96151 has a chromium content consistent with 6A02 but a manganese content of less than 0.20%. Other minor deviations can be essentially disregarded. Therefore, these two alloys can be considered interchangeable in certain applications.

Physical properties of 6A02 aluminum bar

Mechanical properties of 6A02 aluminum bar

Features of 6A02 (A96151) aluminum bar

Moderate Strength: 6A02 aluminum offers moderate strength (though lower than other wrought aluminum alloys). It exhibits high ductility in the annealed condition and good ductility after quenching and natural aging. In the hot condition, it is highly ductile and easily forged and stamped.

Excellent Mechanical Properties: 6A02 aluminum alloy has well-balanced mechanical properties, including moderate strength, good ductility, and toughness, making it suitable for applications requiring a balance of strength and formability.Click to order

Easy Machinability: 6A02 aluminum has excellent machinability, including cutting, drilling, bending, and forming. While its machinability is average in the annealed condition, it is excellent after quenching and aging.

Excellent Corrosion Resistance: In the quenched and naturally aged condition, 6A02 aluminum exhibits corrosion resistance similar to 3A21 and 5A02. However, alloys in the artificially aged condition tend to intergranular corrosion. Alloys with a copper content below 0.1% have higher corrosion resistance than those in the artificially aged condition.

Good Heat Treatment Response: 6A02 aluminum alloy can be further strengthened and hardened through heat treatment (such as T5 and T6 conditions), making it suitable for applications requiring specific mechanical properties.

Weldability: 6A02 aluminum has excellent weldability and can be easily spot-welded, hydrogen atom welded, and gas-welded, while maintaining good mechanical properties after welding.

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Best applications for 6A02 aluminum bar

Aerospace Industry

6A02 aluminum alloy, renowned for its lightweight, high strength, and excellent corrosion resistance, is commonly used in manufacturing components such as air-cooled engine crankcases and helicopter blades. These applications demand materials that can withstand high working pressures and loads.

Forging

As a forgeable aluminum alloy, 6A02 excels in complex forging and die casting due to its excellent ductility and corrosion resistance. It finds applications in various industries, including aerospace structures, mold manufacturing, and mechanical equipment components.

Automotive Industry

6A02 aluminum bars are widely used in the automotive industry for manufacturing body components, engine hoods, wheels, and transmission system components. Its high specific strength and excellent impact resistance provide enhanced passenger safety in collisions.

Marine Engineering

6A02 aluminum plays a significant role in marine engineering, such as shipbuilding and offshore oil exploration. Its outstanding corrosion resistance and oxidation resistance enable equipment to withstand harsh marine environments for extended periods, reducing maintenance costs.

Machinery Manufacturing

Due to its excellent mechanical properties, weldability, and wear resistance, 6A02 aluminum alloy is frequently used in manufacturing various machinery components (such as gears, shafts, and pistons) as well as high-performance tools and molds.

What are the advantages of Mastar as an aluminum rod supplier?

• Advanced Casting Technology: Employing energy-efficient equipment and refined processes, Mastar ensures material purity and consistency, making it particularly suitable for high-performance products.
• Efficient Extrusion Process: Through reverse extrusion and liquid nitrogen cooling, Mastar enhances surface quality, production efficiency, and die life.
• Precise Straightening Technology: Automated processes minimize surface damage, provide flexible control over tensile rates, reduce residual stress, and improve product quality.
• Rigorous Heat Treatment Control: Multi-level parameter settings and precise temperature control ensure optimal material strengthening and annealing effects.

Mastar 6A02 aluminum bar spot inventory

Can't find the exact size you need in the above spot inventory chart? If the diameter meets your project requirements, we can provide custom cutting services. Alternatively, please contact our sales manager for a customized solution.