Aluminium Alloys - Aluminium 6082 Properties, Fabrication and Applications

Aluminium alloy 6082 is a medium strength alloy with excellent corrosion resistance. It has the highest strength of the 6000 series alloys. Alloy 6082 is known as a structural alloy. In plate form, Aluminium alloy 6082 is the alloy most commonly used for machining.

As a relatively new alloy, the higher strength of Aluminium alloy 6082 has seen it replace 6061 in many applications. The addition of a large amount of manganese controls the grain structure which in turn results in a stronger alloy.

In the T6 and T651 temper, Aluminium alloy 6082 machines well and produces tight coils of swarf when chip breakers are used.

Chemical Composition of Aluminium alloy 6082

Table 1. Chemical composition for aluminium alloy 6082

Properties of Aluminium alloy 6082

Mechanical Properties of Aluminium alloy 6082

Table 2 (a). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 6082 Soft O

*Properties above are for material in the Soft O condition

Table 2 (b). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 6082 T4

*Properties above are for material in the T4 condition

Table 2 (c). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 6082 T6

*Properties above are for material in the T6 condition

Table 2 (d). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 6082 T6

*Properties above are for material in the T6 condition

Table 2 (e). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 6082 T6

*Properties above are for material in the T6 condition

Table 2 (f). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 6082 T6

*Properties above are for material in the T6 condition

Table 2 (g). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 6082 T6

*Properties above are for material in the T6 condition

Table 2 (h). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 6082 T6

*Properties above are for material in the T6 condition

Table 2 (i). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 6082 T6

*Properties above are for material in the T6 condition

Table 2 (j). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 6082 T6

*Properties above are for material in the T6 condition

Table 2 (k). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 6082 T6 / T651

*Properties above are for material in the T6 and T651 condition

Table 2 (l). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 6082 T6 / T651

*Properties above are for material in the T6 and T651 condition

Table 2 (m). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy 6082 T6 / T651

*Properties above are for material in the T6 and T651 condition

Table 2 (n). Mechanical properties for aluminium alloy T6 / T651 (rolled products)

*Properties above are for material in the T6 condition and, for rolled products, the T651 condition

Physical Properties of Aluminium alloy 6082

Table 3. Physical properties for aluminium alloy 6082

Alloy Designations

Aluminium alloy 6082 also corresponds to the following standard designations and specifications:

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

Fabrication of Aluminium alloy 6082

Welding

Aluminium alloy 6082 has very good weldability but strength is lowered in the weld zone. When welded to itself, alloy 4043 wire is recommended. If welding Aluminium alloy 6082 to 7005, then the wire used should be alloy 5356.

Fabrication Response

Table 4. Fabrication response for aluminium alloy 6082

Temper

The most common tempers for Aluminium alloy 6082 are:

• O – annealed wrought alloy
• T4 – Solution heat treated and naturally aged
• T6 – Solution heat treated and artificially aged
• T651 - Solution heat treated, stress relieved by stretching and then artificially aged

Applications of Aluminium alloy 6082

Aluminium alloy 6082 is used in:

• High stress applications
• Trusses
• Bridges
• Cranes
• Transport applications
• Ore skips
• Beer barrels
• Milk churns

Supplied Forms

Aluminium alloy 6082 is available from Aalco in the following forms with a T6 temper:

• Square bar
• Square box section
• Rectangular box section
• Channel
• Tee section
• Equal angle
• Unequal angle
• Flat bar
• Tube
• Sheet

Aalco also supply Aluminium alloy 6082-T651 as:

• Plate
• Shate
• Sheet
• Bar
• Tube
• Extrusions

DISCLAIMER

This Data is indicative only and must not be seen as a substitute for the full specification from which it is drawn. In particular, the mechanical property requirements vary widely with temper, product and product dimensions. The information is based on our present knowledge and is given in good faith. However, no liability will be accepted by the Company is respect of any action taken by any third party in reliance thereon.

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This information has been sourced, reviewed and adapted from materials provided by Aalco - Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals Stockist.

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