Aluminum Round Tubes (6061 & 6063)

What is 6061 Aluminum Round Tube?

6061 AL round tubing is formable, machinable, and weldable, offering an excellent strength-to-weight ratio. This aluminum alloy can be heat treated and is commonly anodized for further corrosion prevention. Industrial Metal Supply stocks a wide selection of 6061 aluminum tubing in various thicknesses and diameters in the following lengths:

• 12’
• 20’

What is 6063 Aluminum Round Tube?

Industrial Metal Supply’s 6063-T832 round AL tubing is furnished within the T832 temper process. T832 is a solution, heat-treated temper process that cold works the 6063 AL tubing and then artificially ages the tubing. It has the highest strength compared to the 6063 aluminum round tube variants. 6063 aluminum round tube is available in several diameters and thicknesses in the following lengths:

• 12’
• 20’

What’s the Difference Between 6061 & 6063 Aluminum Round Tube?

Anodized aluminum tubing 6061 and 6063 have many similarities, such as corrosion resistance and an enhanced strength-to-weight ratio, but their differences allow them to be used for contrasting applications. 6061-t6 aluminum tubing is used across all industries for its strength, weldability, machinability, formability, and versatility.
Conversely, 6063 aluminum round tube is revered for its mechanical properties since it can be easily heat-treated and welded. Due to its high aesthetic value, 6063 aluminum round tubes are often used for architectural and extrusion applications.

6061 Aluminum Round Tube Applications

Aluminum round tube 6061 is utilized for a wide range of industrial applications, including:

• Protective Structures
• Framework
• Couplers
• Sleeves
• Electrical fittings
• Marine applications
• Hydraulic valves

6063 Aluminum Round Tube Applications

Aluminum round tubing 6063-T832 is utilized for numerous industrial applications, including:

• Railings
• Trim
• General construction
• Engineering applications
• Structural applications

What is T6 Metal Heat Treatment for Aluminum?

6061-t6 tubing is a heat-treated aluminum product that provides increased strength and structure to cast aluminum parts. T6 tempering is a three-step process that casts the metal at extremely high temperatures for several hours. The aluminum is then transferred to a liquid solution bath and rapidly cooled. The T6 metal heat treatment is completed once the aluminum casting is heated at a lower temperature for 3-5 hours and then naturally cooled. T6 heat-treating benefits include:

• Higher mechanical properties
• Less deformation under heavy loads
• Harder aluminum

The IMS Difference: 6061 & 6063 Aluminum Round Tube Made Simple

Get the high-quality metal products you need and keep your project on time and within budget. To provide the highest quality service in the industry, we offer the following advantages:

• Next-day delivery of processed material via our trucks
• Same-day pick-up in Will-Call
• Custom quotes will be emailed within 2 hours during regular business hours
• No minimum purchase
• Unprecedented customer service
• Support of Just-in-Time manufacturing processes
• Salespeople that act as an extension of your purchasing department (we will get any metal products you need)
• Material management (stocking and delivery on a scheduled basis)
• Credit lines with good terms
• Seven stores are open six days a week (check each location for specific times)

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Order Premium Aluminum Round Tube Today

In the market for high-quality 6061 or 6063 anodized aluminum tubing? IMS stocks the aluminum tubing sizes you need. Stop by one of our seven retail outlets located throughout Southern California and Arizona for aluminum round tube products or request a quote or contact Industrial Metal Supply for high-quality 6061 and 3003 large diameter aluminum tube and thin wall aluminum tubing today.