What is T6 grade Aluminium?
The T6 refers to the temper or degree of hardness, which is achieved by precipitation hardening. This grade has a good strength-to-weight ratio and is also heat-treatable. With great formability and weldability, it is used for engineering and structural applications, boats, furniture, and more.
How Strong Is T6 billet aluminum?
T6 temper 6061 has an ultimate tensile strength of at least 42,000 psi (290 MPa) and yield strength of at least 35,000 psi (241 MPa). In thicknesses of 0.250 inch (6.35 mm) or less, it has elongation of 8% or more; in thicker sections, it has elongation of 10%. T651 temper has similar mechanical properties.
How strong is 6061 T6 billet aluminum?
T6 temper 6061 has been treated to provide the maximum precipitation hardening (and therefore maximum yield strength) for a 6061 aluminum alloy. It has an ultimate tensile strength of at least 290 MPa (42 ksi) and yield strength of at least 240 MPa (35 ksi).
Is T6 aluminum good for wheel spacers?
That is because the 7075-T6 excellent performance. Our wheel spacer also made from 7075-T6 aluminum alloy. So Forged material possesses a better performance; especially the forged aluminum alloy material 7075-T6 can meet the demand in different kinds of the extreme environments (rally, cross-country, etc.).
Is forged or billet stronger?
Billet pistons are commonly thought to be stronger and tougher than forgings when in fact, their strength properties are surprisingly similar, with forged pistons holding a slight edge due to the improved grain structure contributed by the forging process.
Are forged aluminum spacers safe?
Wheel spacers are safe to install on your vehicle, only if they are properly installed. When wheel spacers fail, most of the time it is due to the quality of the wheel spacers themselves. When installing or purchasing spacers, ask if they are cast aluminum, forged aluminum, billet aluminum, steel, or titanium.