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General-purpose structural aluminum with excellent machinability.
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Slug
aluminum-6061-t6
Category
Materials & Alloys
Canonical
Yes
Updated
4/23/2026
Units
SFM
Tags
aluminum, 6061, machinability
Source
Machinery's Handbook, 31st ed., Materials
6061-T6 is a common general-purpose aluminum alloy with strong machinability and wide shop availability.
Source: Machinery's Handbook, 31st ed., Materials