6061 vs. 6063 Aluminum: Which Alloy Should You Select? -
International guidelines dictate that, for an aluminum alloy to be considered 6061, its magnesium content has to be between 0.8 and 1.2%, and its silicon content has to be between 0.4 and 0.8%. Design engineers use alloy 6061 in many different products as its physical properties are very well