Aluminium alloy 6005/6005A is a medium strength, heat treatable alloy with excellent corrosion resistance.
Alloy 6005 has properties between those of alloys 6061 and 6082 and can sometimes be used interchangeably with these alloys, but 6005 has better extrusion characteristics and a better mill surface finish. It is difficult to produce thin-wall or complicated extrusions in 6005, but it is still more extrudable than 6082.
6005/6005A tube has very good bending properties.
Applications
6005 and 6005A typically find application in intricate extrusions like:
~ Tubing for furniture
~ Railway and bus profile structures
~ Pylons, platforms and pipelines
~ Portable ladders
~ Sections where greater strength is needed than given by 6060 and 6063
Alloy Designations
Aluminium alloy 6005 also corresponds to the following standard designations and specifications:
A96005
AlSiMg
AlSiMg(A)
Temper Types
The most common temper for 6005 aluminium is:
- T5 - Cooled from an elevated temperature shaping process and artificially aged
Weldability
The weldability of 6005/6005A is excellent. 4043 welding wire is recommended unless joining to one of the 7XXX series. In this case 5356 wire is the suggested alternative.
Weldability – Gas: Excellent
Weldability – Arc: Excellent
Weldability – Resistance: Excellent
Brazability: Excellent
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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