6060 and 6063 aluminum alloy are the alloy in the aluminum-magnesium-silicon family (6xxx series). The main difference between 6060 and 6063 is that 6063 has a slightly higher magnesium content.
| ALUMINIUM ALLOY | Si | Fe | Cu | Mn | Mg | Cr | Zn | Ti | Zr | Others | AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6063 | 0.2-0.6 | 0.35 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.45-0.9 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | —— | 0.15 | reminder |
| 6060 | 0.3-0.6 | 0.1-0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.35-0.6 | 0.05 | 0.15 | 0.1 | —— | 0.15 | reminder |
✣All compositions are in percent.
The mechanical properties of aluminum alloy 6060 and 6063 are mainly the same but still with any differences as below.
| Aluminium Alloy Temper | Thickness mm | Tensile Strength Rm/Mpa | Yield Strength Rp0.2/Mpa | Elongation /% A | Elongation /% A50 | HBW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6063-T5 | ≤3.00 | 175 | 130 | – | 6 | 65 |
| 6063-T5 | >3.00-25.00 | 160 | 110 | 7 | 5 | 65 |
| 6063-T6 | ≤10.00 | 215 | 170 | – | 6 | 75 |
| 6063-T6 | >10.00-25.00 | 195 | 160 | 8 | 6 | 75 |
| 6060-T5 | ≤5.00 | 160 | 120 | – | 6 | 60 |
| 6060-T5 | >5.00-25.00 | 140 | 100 | 8 | 6 | 60 |
| 6060-T6 | ≤3.00 | 190 | 150 | – | 6 | 70 |
| 6060-T6 | >3.00-25.00 | 170 | 140 | 8 | 6 | 70 |
✣The tested value is Min.