6061 Aluminum Square Bar
6061 aluminum alloy square bar is a versatile and high-performance aluminum product, combining excellent strength, corrosion resistance, and good machinability with the structural advantages of a square cross-section. The excellent balance of mechanical properties makes 6061 aluminum alloy square bars suitable for a variety of engineering and manufacturing applications. The square shape gives them a unique advantage in applications requiring equilateral sections and precise dimensions, making them ideal for manufacturing structural components, shafts, pins, connectors, and machined parts where uniformity and strength are paramount.
| Advantage | Description |
Rotational Symmetry |
The square cross-section provides excellent stability and equal strength characteristics in multiple directions, making it ideal for applications requiring balanced performance. |
Excellent Corrosion Resistance |
The alloy’s natural corrosion resistance, particularly in T4 and T651 tempers, ensures reliable performance in harsh environments. Including marine and outdoor applications, without the need for extensive protective coatings. |
Superior Weldability |
6061 aluminum square bar can be easily welded using common techniques including TIG, MIG, and resistance welding, allowing for the creation of complex assemblies without compromising structural integrity. |
Good Machinability |
Particularly in the T6 temper, 6061 aluminum offers excellent machinability, enabling the production of precision components with tight tolerances and excellent surface finishes through common machining processes. |
Temperature Resistance |
6061 aluminum maintains its properties over a wide temperature range. This makes it suitable for both high and low temperature applications. Such applications require dimensional stability. |
Our 6061 aluminum alloy square bars conform to multiple international standards, including ASTM B221, AMS 4117, QQ-A-200/8, and EN 573-3. We can also provide Material Testing Certificates (MTC) and third-party inspection reports upon request to ensure quality assurance for your critical applications. We consistently adhere to stringent quality control standards to ensure the dimensional accuracy, mechanical properties, and surface quality of our 6061 aluminum alloy square bars.
HSTF Aluminum is a high-quality 6061 aluminum bar supplier and manufacturer in China. We have large stock, factory direct price, quality assurance, fast delivery.
Specification
| Product Name | 6061 Aluminum Square Bar |
| Temper | T6, T6511 |
| Equivalent Name | A96061, EN AW-6061, AlMg1SiCu, HE20, AA6061, 3.3211 |
| Metric Dimensions | Minimum[10x10mm];Maximum [220x220mm] |
| Imperial Dimensions | Minimum[0.25″x0.25″];Maximum[6″x6″] |
| Standard Lengths | Up to 6 meters (approx. 20 feet), with options for fixed, cut-to-length, or custom lengths. |
| Cutting Tolerance | Standard cut tolerance approx. ±6mm (approx. ±1/4 inch); precision custom cuts available up to ±1.5mm (approx. ±1/16 inch). |
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Surface Finish |
Anodizing, Electrophoresis Coating, Powder Coating, etc. |
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Standards |
UNS A96061, ASTM B211, ASTM B221, AMS 4115, AMS 4116, AMS 4117, AMS QQ-A-225/8, AMS QQ-A-200/8. |
| Package | 1. Inner protection: We wrap each aluminum rod in PE film, with optional paper, cardboard, or foam layers to resist moisture and scratches.
2. Bundle securing: The packaging process bundles and reinforces aluminum rods with steel or PET straps, with protective padding to prevent loosening and abrasion. 3. Outer packaging: We pack bulk orders in sturdy wooden crates or pallets, with optional export-grade fumigation. And moisture-proof lining for compression and shock resistance. |
6061 Aluminum Square Bar Temper Performance
| Temper | 6061-T6 | 6061-T651 | 6061-T6511 |
| Tensile Strength | 270-310 MPa | 270-320 MPa | 270-290 MPa |
| Shear Strength | 210MPa | 210 MPa | 170MPa |
| Elastic Modulus | 69GPa | 69GPa | 69GPa |
| Brinell Hardness | 93 | 93 | – |
| Elongation at Break | 10% | 11% | 9% |
HSTF Hot Selling 6061 Aluminum Square Bar Producr
6061-T6 Aluminum Square Bar
6061-T6 aluminum square bar is produced by solution heat treatment followed by artificial aging. It offers excellent general strength, corrosion resistance, and good weldability, though it may retain some internal residual stress.
Typical Applications: Ideal for general structural components, truck frames, marine parts, furniture, and various mechanical parts. Where ultimate dimensional stability after machining isn’t critical.
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Hot Selling Size of 6061 T6 Aluminum Square Bar |
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| 1/4″ | 3/8″ | 1/2″ | 5/8″ | 3/4″ | 7/8″ |
| 1″ | 1-1/4″ | 1-1/2″ | 1-5/8″ | 1-3/4″ | 2″ |
| 2-1/4″ | 2-1/2″ | 2-3/4″ | 3″ | 3-1/4″ | 3-1/2″ |
| 4″ | 4-1/2″ | 5″ | 6″ | – | – |
6061-T6511 Aluminum Square Bar
6061-T6511 aluminum square bar undergoes the same heat treatment as T6, plus additional stretching for stress relief and straightening. This significantly reduces internal residual stress, ensuring minimal distortion and high dimensional stability during subsequent precision machining.
Typical Applications: Best suited for parts requiring extensive precision machining and strict dimensional accuracy post-processing. Such as aerospace structural components, precise molds, complex fixtures, and high-precision machinery parts.
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Hot Selling Size of 6061 T6511 Aluminum Square Bar |
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| 0.25″ | 0.3125″ | 0.375″ | 0.5″ | 0.625″ | 0.75″ |
| 0.875″ | 1″ | 1.125″ | 1.25″ | 1.375″ | 1.5″ |
| 1.625″ | 1.75″ | 2″ | 2.25″ | 2.5″ | 2.75″ |
Application
| Field | Description |
| Aerospace & Aviation | Structural components, shafts, pins, and framing elements where a combination of strength, weight, and corrosion resistance is essential. The 6061 alloy’s excellent strength-to-weight ratio makes it ideal for aerospace applications. |
| Mechanical Engineering & Machinery | Precision components, shafts, pins, connectors, and structural elements for industrial machinery where strength, dimensional accuracy, and reliability are critical. The square form factor is particularly valuable for rotating and load-bearing components. |
| Automotive & Transportation | Vehicle components, drive shafts, structural elements, and mounting systems where corrosion resistance, strength, and weight considerations are important. Commonly used in both commercial and specialty vehicles. |
| Construction & Architecture | Structural elements, framing components, and architectural features where a combination of strength, lightweight properties, and corrosion resistance is required. Often used in both interior and exterior applications. |
| Industrial Equipment | Shafting, axles, and structural components for industrial machinery where strength, wear resistance, and dimensional stability are critical. |
Why Choose Us?
Quality Assurance – All products comply with ASTM, AMS, ISO, RoHS and other international standards, ensuring high purity, uniformstructure, and stable performance.
Professional Supplier – Professional 6061 T6 / T6511 aluminum square bar supplier in China. We have an advanced factory to ensure quality and efficiency.
Competitive Price – The mature supply chain system, advanced equipment and technology ensure that our products are highly competitive in cost and price.
Superior Quality – Quality supervision on whole process of production from raw materials, manufacturing, packaging, warehousing till container loading.
On-Time Delivery – The mature logistics management system and company self owned freight forwarder ensure that our OTD rate reaches 100%.










