Brian Fasteners provides Aluminium 6061 Forgings from Houston, PMAs—versatile alloy distinguished by strength, corrosion resistance, and machinability. Structural, marine, and general-purpose parts, 6061 forgings are applied extensively in various industries. Our forgings conform to ASTM standards and undergo numerous strict tests. Precision machining guarantees performance for engineering applications requiring strong aluminum castings.
Contains ~1.0% Mg, ~0.6% Si, trace Cu; balance Al. Tensile ~310 MPa, yield ~275 MPa (T6). Heat-treatable, weldable, corrosion-resistant, and machinable.
Standards : ASTM B247, B247
Temper : H14
Specification : DIN, ASTM, BS and all International Standards
Flat bar blocks : up to 27″ width and 15,000 lbs.
Cylinders and sleeves : up to 50″ maximum O.D. and 65″ maximum length
Discs and hubs : up to 50″ diameter and 20,000 lbs.
Rolled, hand forged or mandrel forged rings : up to 84″ maximum O.D. and 40″ maximum length
Rounds, shafts and step shafts : up to 144″ maximum length and 20,000 lbs.
| Mn | Si | Cr | Cu | Fe | Zn | Al | Mg | Ti | Other Each/Total |
| 0.15 | 0.4-0.8 | 0.15-0.35 | 0.15-0.4 | 0.7 | 0.25 | Remainder | 0.8-1.2 | 0.15 | 0.005/0.15 |
| Tensile Strengtd (PSI) | Yield Strengtd (PSI) | Shear Strengtd (PSI) | Elongation in 2″ | Brinell Hardness |
| 45,000 | 40,000 | 31,000 | 12 | 95 |
| UNS | EN | DIN | ISO | BS (OLD) | USA | WNR |
| A96061 | AW-AlMg1SiCu EN AW-6061 | AlMgSiCu | AlMg1SiCu | HE20 | AA6061 | 3.3211 |
Aluminum 6061 offers excellent strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, machinability, weldability, and thermal conductivity, making it ideal for custom forgings in aerospace, automotive, and structural applications.
Aluminum 6061 is not ideal for high-temperature forging due to its lower melting point and limited high-temperature strength. It is better suited for structural applications, not extreme heat environments.
Aluminum 6061's workability allows for easier forging, as it has good formability, high strength, and excellent machinability. It requires careful temperature control to avoid cracking during the forging process.
Applied in UAV components, mechanical housings, hydraulic components, bicycle forks, marine brackets, and structural support. Suitable for welded, load-carrying parts. Brian Fasteners offers forged 6061 parts customized to fabrication and structural requirements.






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