Aluminium
Aluminium 6082 T6 Bar & Extrusions

Datasheet Updated

17 August 2022

Range

Round bar is supplied in the T6511 temper.

Product FormSize RangeSize Range
FromTo
Round Bar (Imperial)3/16"16"
Round Bar (Metric)6.0mm50.0mm
Flat Bar3/8" x 1/8" 6" x 1"
Square Bar1/4" 4"
Square Box Section1/2" x 1/2" x 16swg 4" x 4" x 1/4
Rectangular Box Section1" x 1/2" x 16swg 6" x 3" x 3/8"
Tube3/8" OD x 16swg 6 1/2" OD x 1/4"
Channel3/8" x 3/8 2 x 1/16" 10" x 3" x 3/8" x 1/2"
Tee Section1/2" x 1/2" x 1/16" 3" x 3" x 3/8"
Equal Angle3/8" x 3/8" x 1/16" 6" x 6" x 1/2"
Unequal Angle3/4" x 1/4" x 1/16" 6" x 3" x 3/8"

Specifications

Commercial

6082 T6

EN

6082 T6

Structural aluminium alloy with the highest strength in the 6000 series.

Chemical Composition

BS EN 573-3

Alloy 6082

Element % Present

Manganese (Mn)

0.40 - 1.00

Iron (Fe)

0.00 - 0.50

Magnesium (Mg)

0.60 - 1.20

Silicon (Si)

0.70 - 1.30

Copper (Cu)

0.00 - 0.10

Zinc (Zn)

0.00 - 0.20

Titanium (Ti)

0.00 - 0.10

Chromium (Cr)

0.00 - 0.25

Other (Each)

0.00 - 0.05

Others (Total)

0.00 - 0.15

Aluminium (Al)

Balance

Alloy Designations

Aluminium alloy 6082 also corresponds to the following standard designations and specifications but may not be a direct equivalent:

  • AA6082
  • HE30
  • DIN 3.2315
  • EN AW-6082
  • ISO: Al Si1MgMn
  • A96082

Temper Types

The most common tempers for 6082 aluminium are:

  • T4
  • T6511
  • T651
  • O
  • T6

Supplied Forms

Alloy 6082 is typically supplied as channel, angle, tee, square bar, square box section, rectangular box section, flat bar and tube.

  • Bar
  • Angle
  • Tube
  • Extrusions

Applications

  • Highly stressed applications
  • Trusses
  • Bridges
  • Cranes
  • Transport applications
  • Ore skips
  • Beer barrels
  • Milk churns

Characteristics

  • Excellent corrosion resistance
  • Medium strength
  • Good machinability. In the T6 and T651 temper, alloy 6082 machines well and produces tight coils of swarf when chip breakers are used
  • Good weldability

Mechanical Properties

BS EN 755-2

Open & Hollow Profile 5mm to 25mm Wall Thickness

Property Value

Proof Stress

260 Min MPa

Tensile Strength

310 Min MPa

Elongation A50 mm

8 Min %

Hardness Brinell

95 HB

Elongation A

10 Min %

BS EN 755-2

Open & Hollow Profile Up To 5mm Wall Thickness

Property Value

Proof Stress

250 Min MPa

Tensile Strength

290 Min MPa

Elongation A50 mm

6 Min %

Hardness Brinell

95 HB

Elongation A

8 Min %

BS EN 755-2

Tube 5mm to 25mm Wall Thickness

Property Value

Proof Stress

260 Min MPa

Tensile Strength

310 Min MPa

Elongation A50 mm

8 Min %

Hardness Brinell

95 HB

Elongation A

10 Min %

BS EN 755-2

Tube Up to 5mm Wall Thickness

Property Value

Proof Stress

250 Min MPa

Tensile Strength

290 Min MPa

Elongation A50 mm

6 Min %

Hardness Brinell

95 HB

Elongation A

8 Min %

BS EN 755-2

Bar 200mm to 250mm Dia. & A/F

Property Value

Proof Stress

200 Min MPa

Tensile Strength

270 Min MPa

Hardness Brinell

95 HB

Elongation A

6 Min %

BS EN 755-2

Bar 150mm to 200mm Dia. & A/F

Property Value

Proof Stress

240 Min MPa

Tensile Strength

280 Min MPa

Hardness Brinell

95 HB

Elongation A

6 Min %

BS EN 755-2

Rod & Bar 20mm to 150mm Dia. & A/F

Property Value

Proof Stress

260 Min MPa

Tensile Strength

310 Min MPa

Hardness Brinell

95 HB

Elongation A

8 Min %

BS EN 755-2

Rod & Bar Up to 20mm Dia. & A/F

Property Value

Proof Stress

250 Min MPa

Tensile Strength

295 Min MPa

Elongation A50 mm

6 Min %

Hardness Brinell

95 HB

Elongation A

8 Min %

Disclaimer

This Data is indicative only and as such is not to be relied upon in place of the full specification. In particular, mechanical property requirements vary widely with temper, product and product dimensions. All information is based on our present knowledge and is given in good faith. No liability will be accepted by the Company in respect of any action taken by any third party in reliance thereon. Please note that the 'Datasheet Update' date shown above is no guarantee of accuracy or whether the datasheet is up to date.

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