Specification Brand : Sosco Metals BulletPoint1 : Easy to machine or weld aluminum plates for milling or lathe work in a variety of applications and industries BulletPoint2 : All aluminum flat bars are sourced from 100% domestic products and mill certifications are available upon request BulletPoint3 : 6061 commercial grade aluminum stock is known for its exceptional toughness and high strength-to-weight ratios BulletPoint4 : General purpose aluminum round bar for prototyping or production runs including machining and finish coatings such as anodizing BulletPoint5 : Aluminum bar stock is an exceptional building and project material that will not rust and will last for years to come ExternallyAssignedProductIdentifier1 : 0736542875669 ExternallyAssignedProductIdentifier2 : 736542875669 ItemDisplayDimensions_Length : 48 inches ItemForm : Flat Rod ItemName : Aluminum Flat Bar, 1/2" x 2" x 18" | 1 Piece | Cut to Length | 6061 Aluminum Solid T6511 Plate Mill Flat Bar Stock by SOSCo Metals (18", 1) ItemPackageDimensions_Height : 3 inches ItemPackageDimensions_Length : 66 inches ItemPackageDimensions_Width : 3 inches ItemPackageQuantity : 1 ItemShape : Round ItemTypeKeyword : aluminum-bars Manufacturer : Sosco Metals Material : Aluminum 6061 NumberOfItems : 1 PartNumber : ALF500x2-SC-Custom ProductDescription : 6061 aluminum alloy is one of the most useful heat-treatable alloys for aluminum bar stock, offering structural strength, a good surface finish, good corrosion resistance to atmosphere and sea water, superior machinability, and it can be easily welded and joined. 6061 alloy products are heat-treatable and are used extensively as a construction material, most commonly in the manufacture of marine and automotive components. 6061-T6 aluminum bar stock has a very high strength-to-weight ratio, making it ideal for large parts that need to be very light. 6061 is commonly used for structural components, screw machine parts, frames, brackets, jigs, fixtures, base plates, machine parts, couplings, hydraulic valve bodies, valves and valves parts, fuse parts, gears and shafts, worm gears, pistons, rectifier parts, fasteners, hardware, truck and marine components, marine fittings and hardware, electrical fittings and connectors, hinge pins, magneto parts, brake pistons, hydraulic pistons, appliance fittings, camera lens mounts, bike frames, etc. 6061 is used for heavy duty structures requiring good strength-to-weight ratio with good corrosion resistance. 6061 is easily cold worked and formed in the annealed condition. Cutting, stamping, bending, spinning, deep drawing, drilling, tapping, etc. are all readily accomplished using standard methods. Solution heat treat at 990°F for adequate time to allow for thorough heating and then water quenched. Precipitation hardening is done at 320°F for 18 hours and air cool, followed by 350°F for 8 hours and air cooled. Annealing should be done at 775°F for at 2 to 3 hours at temperature, followed by controlled cooling at 50°F per hour down to 500°F then air cooled. ProductSiteLaunchDate : 2022-05-11T11:37:01.926Z Size : 18" UnitCount : 1