Corrosion resistant, strong, and durable, laser cut 6061 aluminum is ideal for a wide variety of applications across automotive, aerospace and robotics. 6061 aluminum is also known for its weldability while maintaining strong impact loading performance. So whatever your next custom laser cut project is, 6061 checks all the boxes.
6061 T6 Aluminum is strong and lightweight. Our laser cut 6061 aluminum is commonly found in structural applications where toughness and corrosion resistance are of high importance. That’s pretty typical for aluminum alloys in general, but what makes this 6061 series stand out is its heat-treatability. The heat-treating process, called precipitation hardening, further strengthens the alloy without robbing it of key properties.
Many of our aluminum alloys are able to withstand tremendous amounts of vibration (also known as fatigue strength) making them perfectly suited for high-impact applications such as transportation and robotics. For any of these applications 6061 aluminum is a good middle of the road alloy, pairing the strength of 7075 with the malleability of 5052.
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| Advertised Thickness | .040″ |
| Gauge | 18 |
| Thickness Tolerance Positive | .004″ |
| Thickness Tolerance Negative | .004″ |
| Cutting Process | Fiber Laser |
| Cut Tolerance | .005″ |
| Top/Bottom Finish | Identical both sides |
| Available Operations | |
| Deburring | No |
| Bending | No |
| Countersinking | No |
| Tapping | No |
| Anodizing | No |
| Plating | No |
| Powder Coating | Yes |
| Hardware | Yes |
| Design Considerations | |
| Min Part Size | .25″ x .375″ |
| Max Part Size | 44″ x 30″ |
| Min Hole Size | .014″ |
| Min Bridge Size | .016″ |
| Min Hole to Edge Size | .020″ |
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| Tab and Slot Tolerance | .010″
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| Min Powder Coating Part Size | 1″ x 3″ |
| Max Powder Coating Part Size | 23″ x 23″ |
| Hardware Min Part Size | 1″ x 1.5″ |
| Hardware Max Part Size | 36″ x 46″ |
| For part-specific hardware specifications, please view our Hardware Catalog | |
| Properties | |
| Material Composition | Aluminum (Al): 95.9 – 98.6 Magnesium (Mg): 0.8 – 1.2 Silicon (Si): 0.4 – 0.8 Iron (Fe): 0 – 0.7 Copper (Cu): 0.15 – 0.4 Chromium (Cr): 0.040 – 0.35 Zinc (Zn): 0 – 0.25 Manganese (Mn): 0 – 0.15 Titanium (Ti): 0 – 0.15 Residuals: 0 – 0.15 |
| Density | 170 lb/ft^3 |
| Tensile Strength (Ultimate) | 45 ksi |
| Tensile Strength (Yield) | 39 ksi |
| Shear Strength | 30 ksi |
| Shear Modulus | 3800 ksi |
| Fatigue Strength | 14 ksi |
| Brinell Hardness | 93 |
| Elongation at Break | 10% |
| Elastic Modulus | 10000 ksi |
| Poisson’s Ratio | .33 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 97 BTU/h-ft-°F |
| Melting Point | 1080 °F |
| Magnetic | No |
| Details | |
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| Advertised Thickness | 1.02mm |
| Gauge | 18 |
| Thickness Tolerance Positive | .102mm |
| Thickness Tolerance Negative | .102mm |
| Cutting Process | Fiber Laser |
| Cut Tolerance | .127mm |
| Top/Bottom Finish | Identical both sides |
| Available Operations | |
| Deburring | No |
| Bending | No |
| Countersinking | No |
| Tapping | No |
| Anodizing | No |
| Plating | No |
| Powder Coating | Yes |
| Hardware | Yes |
| Design Considerations | |
| Min Part Size | 6.35 x 9.5mm |
| Max Part Size | 1117.6 x 762mm |
| Min Hole Size | .356mm |
| Min Bridge Size | .406mm |
| Min Hole to Edge Size | .508mm |
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| Tab and Slot Tolerance | .254mm |
| Min Powder Coating Part Size | 25.4 x 76.2mm |
| Max Powder Coating Part Size | 584.2 x 584.2mm |
| Hardware Min Part Size | 25.4 x 38.1mm |
| Hardware Max Part Size | 914.4 x 1168.4mm |
| For part-specific hardware specifications, please view our Hardware Catalog | |
| Properties | |
| Material Composition | Aluminum (Al): 95.9 – 98.6 Magnesium (Mg): 0.8 – 1.2 Silicon (Si): 0.4 – 0.8 Iron (Fe): 0 – 0.7 Copper (Cu): 0.15 – 0.4 Chromium (Cr): 0.040 – 0.35 Zinc (Zn): 0 – 0.25 Manganese (Mn): 0 – 0.15 Titanium (Ti): 0 – 0.15 Residuals: 0 – 0.15 |
| Density | 170 lb/ft^3 |
| Tensile Strength (Ultimate) | 45 ksi |
| Tensile Strength (Yield) | 39 ksi |
| Shear Strength | 30 ksi |
| Shear Modulus | 3800 ksi |
| Fatigue Strength | 14 ksi |
| Brinell Hardness | 93 |
| Elongation at Break | 10% |
| Elastic Modulus | 10000 ksi |
| Poisson’s Ratio | .33 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 97 BTU/h-ft-°F |
| Melting Point | 1080 °F |
| Magnetic | No |
We guarantee awesome quality parts. If you’re not 100% happy, we’ll give you a refund or remake on the spot – no questions, no hassle.
Choose anodizing for lightweight corrosion resistance. Our convenient Class II anodizing service adds durability and character to your laser-cut parts.
For flush surfaces, there’s countersinking. Increase the lifespan of your part and preserve your hardware from long-term wear.
Let SendCutSend and PEM fasteners set your parts up for success with self-clinching nuts, studs, and stand-offs.
Custom powder coating gives your laser and waterjet cut parts a bold, long-lasting finish and protective layer which provides corrosion, oxidation, and damage resistance.
Utilizing specialized, automated equipment, we precisely laser-cut a hole, create some threading, and send you on your way with your completed part.
Our laser cut deburring/finishing process is included at no cost because we want you to have good-looking parts when they arrive at your door.
We proudly use hardware by PEM
| SKU | FH-M8-12 |
| Thread Size | M8 x 1.25 |
| Hole size in sheet (+0.003/-.0.000) | .315″ |
| Minimum sheet thickness | 0.94″ |
| Maximum sheet thickness | .347″ |
| Fastener material | Steel |
| Minimum distance hole C/L to edge | 0.378″ |
| When determining the distance between two or more fasteners, you can calculate the distance by the formula, C/L to edge + 1/2 the diameter of the second mounting hole. | .535″ |
| Recommended panel material | Steel/Aluminum |
| Coating type | Zinc |
| Length | .472″ |
| Aluminum material ranges (5052, 6061, 7075) | 0.100″-0.250″ |
| Steel material ranges (CRS, HRPO, HR) | 0.104″-0.250″ |
We proudly use hardware by PEM
| SKU | SO-440-8 |
| Thread Size | 4-40 x .250″ |
| Hole size in sheet (+0.003/-.0.000) | .168″ |
| Minimum sheet thickness | 0.040″ |
| Maximum sheet thickness | .125″ |
| Fastener material | Steel |
| Minimum distance hole C/L to edge | 0.230″ |
| When determining the distance between two or more fasteners, you can calculate the distance by the formula, C/L to edge + 1/2 the diameter of the second mounting hole. | .314″ |
| Recommended panel material | Steel/Aluminum |
| Coating type | Zinc |
| Length | .250″ |
| Aluminum material ranges (5052, 6061, 7075) | 0.040″-0.125″ |
| Steel material ranges (CRS, HRPO, HR) | 0.048″-0.119″ |
