EN AW-6082
EN AW-6082 – VERSATILE
EN AW-6082 is a medium strength precipitation hardenable alloy – its special feature: Versatility. Its top properties: highly weather-resistant, easy to machine and form as well as very good weldability. In order for it to develop its full potential, heat treatment (solution annealing followed by artificial aging) is necessary.
Ideal application areas: Mechanical engineering, automotive industry, as an electrical conductor, for heat sinks and in the construction sector.
Important: this alloy is not suitable for the production of complex profiles
EN AW-6082 applications
One advantage of the EN-AW 6082 alloy is its low susceptibility to stress corrosion. Its polishing performance is also worth highlighting. This material can also be used if cold-formability, thermal conductivity or machinability are required for further processing.
Application areas
- Mechanical engineering
- Construction
- Scaffolding materials
- Shipbuilding
- Aerospace engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Automotive industry
- Transportation
Molds (cold dimensions)
| Ø 160 mm | Ø 177 mm | Ø 200 mm |
| Ø 214 mm | Ø 226 mm | Ø 252 mm |
| Ø 278 mm | Ø 314 mm | Ø 349 mm |
| Ø 371 mm | Ø 424 mm | Ø 434 mm |
| Ø 519 mm | Ø 609 mm | Ø 682 mm |
| Ø 750 mm* | Ø 930 mm | Ø 1150 mm* |
Turned billets
We currently offer all diameters from 140 – 650 mm. From Q2 2023, we will be able to offer diameters up to 1,100 mm.
Mechanical properties
There is no standard for cast round rods (cast billets/bolts) that defines mechanical properties. A Brinell hardness of approx. 46 HBW in its homogenized state serves as a reference value for the cast material. The homogenized state („O3“ in accordance with EN 515) is comparable to the “soft annealed” state („O“) for extruded products. The final strength is adjusted by our customers‘ forming processes and/or heat treatments.
Overview of all technical data and facts about EN AW-6082
Larger diameters up to 1,100 mm, more sophisticated alloys, new compositions: LEICHTMETALL is continuously pushing the limits of technical possibilities.
Customer-specific solutions …
We will also be happy to adapt the analysis specifications to your highly individual processing and quality requirements on request. Various chemical compositions can be realized, as well as very pure alloys containing only small amounts of certain elements, such as sodium, calcium or beryllium. We are looking forward to your request!
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