6061 Aluminum Rectangular Bar, unpolished finish, 0.5" x 1.75"
6061 aluminum bar with good strength-to-weight, corrosion resistance, machinability, and weldability. Customers note good material quality and value for money, with mixed durability and size perceptions
Highlights
- 6061 aluminum with strong machining
- good weldability
- corr OS corrosion resistance
Pros
- good strength-to-weight ratio
- above average corrosion resistance
- good machinability
- excellent for welding
- material quality perceived as good value
Cons
- durability feedback mixed (indestructible to wobbly)
- size perception mixed (almost a quarter inch short)
Best For
Features
- 6061 aluminum offers good strength-to-weight ratio and weldability for versatile parts
- Above-average corrosion resistance with suitable machinability for precise fabrication
- Unpolished mill finish with 0.5" thickness, 1.75" width, 72" length per specification
- T6511 extrusion orientation provides consistent dimensions and material properties
- Commonly used in aerospace and automotive applications due to alloy characteristics
