6110 T6 T9 Aluminum Rod Bar
6110 aluminum rod bar is heat-treatable, high-strength aluminum alloys designed for applications requiring superior mechanical properties and formability. They possess high tensile strength, good ductility, and excellent corrosion resistance. This alloy is renowned for its excellent response to heat treatment, achieving strength levels comparable to or exceeding those of many other 6xxx series alloys, making it a preferred choice for structural components, automotive parts, and high-performance machinery.
Advantage |
Description |
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Superior Strength |
Among the highest tensile strength alloys in the 6000 series, making it ideal for applications subject to heavy loads and high pressures. |
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Excellent Formability & Bendability |
Despite its high strength, it maintains good ductility, allowing for complex designs and precision molding without compromising material integrity. |
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High Machinability |
Supports a wide range of processes including forging, extrusion, and CNC machining, enabling the production of components with complex geometries. |
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Good Corrosion Resistance |
Inherent resistance to atmospheric corrosion, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. |
Our 6110 aluminum alloy bar rod conform to international standards such as ASTM B221, ASTM B317 / SAE J454. We can also provide Material Testing Certificates (MTC) and third-party inspection reports upon request to ensure quality assurance and traceability for your critical applications. We offer a variety of thicknesses and widths to meet diverse application needs, and provide standard and custom sizes to meet specific design requirements.
HSTF Aluminum is a leading supplier and manufacturer of high-quality aluminum rods in China. We have a large inventory, offer factory-direct prices, guarantee quality, and ensure fast delivery.
Specification
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Details |
Notes / Options |
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Common Alloys |
6110, 6110A （UNS A96110; Aluminum 6110; AA6110; Al6110） | Standard grade with enhanced strength characteristics. |
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Temper |
T6, T9 | T6: Solution heat-treated and artificially aged for optimal strength and ductility. T9: Solution heat-treated, artificially aged, and strain-hardened for maximum strength. |
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Diameter Range |
3 mm – 150 mm (Standard) | Custom diameters available via extrusion or forging. |
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Length |
1,000 mm – 6,000 mm (Standard) | Cut to your exact specified length. Standard lengths: 1m, 3m, 6m. |
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Tolerances |
Diameter: ±0.1mm (Precision) to ±1% (Commercial). Straightness: ≤ 1mm per 300mm. | Precision Cold Finished (CF) bars offer the tightest tolerances for machining. |
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Surface Finish |
Mill Finish, Anodized (Clear/Color), Polished, Brushed. | Mill finish is standard. Anodizing provides durable corrosion protection and aesthetic appeal. |
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Chemical Composition |
Si: 0.7-1.5%, Mg: 0.5-1.1%, Cu: 0.2-0.7%, Mn: 0.2-0.7%, Cr: 0.04-0.25%, Fe: ≤0.8%, Zn: ≤0.3%, Ti: ≤0.15%, Al: Balance. | Controlled to strict international standards (ASTM, EN). |
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Mechanical Properties (T6) |
Tensile Strength: ≥380 MPa, Yield Strength: ≥350 MPa, Elongation: ≥12%. | Data for T9 temper: Tensile Strength ≥500 MPa, Elongation ≥2.2%. |
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Density |
2.7-2.8 g/cm³ | Lightweight for its strength class. |
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Packaging |
Bundled and strapped, wrapped in protective VCI or PE film, on wooden pallets. | Ensures protection from damage and corrosion during transit. |
Application
6110 Aluminum Bar in Aerospace
With its high strength and excellent forging and extrusion properties, 6110 aluminum alloy bars are used in the manufacture of aircraft structural components and high-load fasteners. It effectively reduces airframe weight, increases load capacity, and meets the stringent requirements of the aerospace industry for high material reliability and repeatability.
6110 Aluminum Rod Bar in Automotive
6110 aluminum alloy round bars are widely used in the manufacture of vehicle body frames, chassis components, and suspension connection parts. Their high strength helps reduce unsprung mass while ensuring crash safety and fatigue life, making them suitable for structural components requiring both high strength and formability.
6110 Aluminium Bar for Architecture and Structural
In the construction field, 6110 aluminum alloy rods are commonly used for large-span roof supports, spatial frame joints, and curtain wall support structures. Their high strength and excellent corrosion resistance allow for lightweight construction while maintaining load-bearing capacity, and simplify on-site installation and maintenance.
6110 Aluminium Bar for Mechanical Equipment
Due to its high strength and ease of extrusion, forging, and machining, 6110 aluminum bars are widely used in the manufacture of frames, supports, drive shafts, and high-strength fasteners for mechanical equipment. It provides a reliable material choice for various industrial equipment in achieving weight reduction, increased rigidity, and corrosion resistance.
Package
| Packing | 1,Generaally package:Anti-water paper+strapped with min three strapping strips. |
| 2,Standard exporting package:Anti-water paper and plastic+covered by iron shrrt+strapped with min three strapping strips. | |
| 3,Excellent package:Anti-water paper and plastic film+covered by iron sheet+strapped with min three strapping strip+fixed on the iron or wooden pallets by strapping strips. | |
| Shipping | 1,Shipping by containers |
| 2,Shipping by bulk ship | |
| Custom | Customization is available upon request |
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6110 vs 6110A
Differences in Chemical Composition
6110 and 6110A both belong to the Al–Mg–Si–Cu–Mn–Cr series of heat-treatable aluminum alloys and have similar overall alloy structures, but they differ significantly in trace element control and impurity limits.
- 6110A explicitly incorporates Zr and further reduces the content of impurities such as Fe;
- This compositional fine-tuning makes 6110A superior to traditional 6110 in terms of microstructure uniformity, fatigue resistance, and stress corrosion resistance.
Heat Treatment Differences
6110 Alloy:
- It is highly sensitive to quenching rate. Insufficient cooling of the core in large-section bars can easily lead to decreased strength and lower toughness.
6110A Alloy:
- Due to Zr’s increased recrystallization temperature and refined grain structure, its quenching window is wider, reducing its sensitivity to cooling rate.
- Under the same T6 conditions, 6110A often exhibits a more uniform strength distribution and a better balance of strength and toughness.
Differences in Mechanical Properties
In the T6 condition (solution treatment + artificial aging), both can achieve the high strength level commonly used in automotive structural components, but 6110A is superior in terms of high reliability and fatigue resistance.
- 6110: Meets the strength requirements of conventional structural components;
- 6110A: Under the same strength, it has better fatigue life, resistance to stress corrosion and structural stability, and better meets the needs of high-reliability components.
Comparison of Process Performance
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Process Stage |
6110 |
6110A |
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Forging / Extrusion Performance |
Good |
Good; slightly superior in fluidity and die filling |
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Machinability |
Good |
Good; chip handling is slightly better |
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Weldability |
Weldable, but with significant softening in the HAZ |
Weldable; strength retention in the HAZ is slightly better |
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Hardenability |
Medium; core properties of large sections tend to drop |
Better; suitable for larger cross-section bars |
Typical Applications and Material Selection Recommendations
| Typical Applications | Detail |
| 6110 |
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| 6110A |
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- If the design load and fatigue requirements are relatively conventional and cost is a concern, 6110 can be considered;
- If high reliability, long fatigue life, and service in humid/salt spray environments are required (such as chassis components and boom components), 6110A should be preferred to obtain a more stable structure and a higher safety margin.
Why Choose Us?
Quality Assurance – All products comply with ASTM, ISO, ensuring high purity, uniformstructure, and stable performance.
Professional Supplier – High quality aluminium alloy bar rod supplier in China. We have an advanced factory to ensure quality and efficiency.
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