Aluminum Tooling Plate

Aluminum Plate6061 Aluminum Applications6061 Aluminum plate is the standard go-to aluminum for general purpose applications.  Silicon and Magnesium are the major alloying element of this heat treatable plate.  Commonly used in structural applications, it has good formability, weldability, and corrosion resistance, and although it might not machine as well as 2024 and 7075, it certainly is used in many machined part applications that don't require the higher strength levels that you get from 7075 and 2024.  We stock 6061 Aluminum plate in thicknesses from .250" to 10.00".6061 Aluminum Plate UsesThis particular aluminum plate or precision plate can be used for almost every application or general purpose project you can imagine. 6061 Alloy is prefect for the following projects:· Pipelines and Welded Assemblies· Architectural and Building Products· Fresh Water Marine and Agricultural Applications· Recreation, Exercise Equipment & Sporting Goods· Electrical and Electronic Components· Furniture, Storage Tanks, and Chemical Equipment· Pneumatic and Hydraulic Cylinder Components6061 Aluminum Plate AvailableThe term "Precision Plate" has become synonymous with the tolerance improvements and is now produced by most of the major mills.   Kaiser Select "Precision Plate" is so flat, tolerances are guaranteed even after sawing. This means that fewer and faster setups, longer runs, improved tooling life, and less scrap.Since precision plate is a wrought product, it's mechanical and physical properties are superior to cast products, but Cast Tool & Jig Plate is still the flattest product made. 6061 Precision plate is finished with a durable satin brush, making it easy to work with and anodize. Precision plate is an improved product that offers 1/2 standard Aluminum Association thickness tolerances on the plus side, and improved flatness tolerances on thicknesses up to 3.0" and widths up to 60.5" wide.  These improved thickness and flatness tolerances are only offered in the 6061-T651 alloy.6061 T6 Aluminum PlateBe aware, not all 6061 Plate meets precision plate tolerances on flatness or thickness. Some producers only guarantee standard Aluminum Association specifications. To purchase the flattest 6061 produced, ask for it to meet precision plate tolerances, and if they don’t know what you are asking, buyer beware.6061 Aluminum AlloyVery good corrosion resistance, excellent weldablity, machinability and a strength level similar to mild steel makes 6061 a popular general-purpose alloy. Cast Aluminum Tool & Jig Sheet/Plate is used for assembly jigs and fixtures, welding fixtures, hydro press form blocks, drill jigs, templates, vacuum chucks, index tables, printing machinery components, automotive tooling.