Material
Aluminum 6026 (AW-6026)
CNC-machined aluminum 6026 offers free-machining performance similar to aluminum 2011 but with better corrosion resistance, developed specifically to meet modern automotive and electronics environmental compliance directives.
Manufacturing processes
About
AW-6026 is a 6xxx-series (Al-Mg-Si) aluminum alloy developed as a free-machining alternative to grades like 6082 and 6081. It matches the minimum tensile strength of aluminum 2011 while offering superior corrosion resistance, an advantage over 2011 for parts that need both easy machining and better environmental durability.
Aluminum 6026 contains no tin, avoiding the cracking and weakness that tin can cause in machined parts under heat and stress.
Aluminum 6026 is suitable for automotive components, electronic connector parts, and precision parts needing extensive machining on high-speed lathes.
Technical Details
- Accuracy
- ±0.2% (lower limit of ±0.13 mm)
- Density
- 2.72 g/cm³
- Min. wall thickness
- -
Technical Properties
- Embossing
- min. 0.3 mm
- Engraving
- min. 0.3 mm
- Warping risk
- N/A