Comparing 6061 Aluminum and 6063 Aluminum

Comparing 6061 Aluminum and 6063 Aluminum

Aluminum’s versatility, reflectivity, corrosion resistance, and electrical and thermal conductivity make it ideal for a number of applications. Pure aluminum, however, is a soft, pliable material and does not have the tensile strength desired for many projects. To increase the strength of aluminum, it is mixed with other metals to create aluminum alloys.  In an