Louis Metals provides precision-fabricated Aluminium 6082 Forgings in Houston, USA, providing an adaptable solution for use in medium–strength applications that necessitate good corrosion resistance and machinability. 6082 is a heat-treatable alloy that benefits from structural strength and toughness. The alloy is used in wide applications in the transport, building, and marine sectors. Our forged parts are fabricated in accordance with high-performance and demanding specifications to provide reliability for heavy-load and exposed services.
Aluminium 6082 is mainly composed of aluminium with additions of magnesium (0.6–1.2%) and silicon (0.7–1.3%). It has a tensile strength range of 260–340 MPa and good corrosion resistance. It is heat-treatable with good weldability and machinability. It possesses strength at elevated temperature and good fatigue resistance, so it is suitable for dynamic load-bearing application. The T6 temper offers the best mechanical performance for this alloy.
Standards : ASTM B247, B247
Temper : H14
Specification : DIN, ASTM, BS and all International Standards
Flat bar blocks : up to 27″ width and 15,000 lbs.
Cylinders and sleeves : up to 50″ maximum O.D. and 65″ maximum length
Discs and hubs : up to 50″ diameter and 20,000 lbs.
Rolled, hand forged or mandrel forged rings : up to 84″ maximum O.D. and 40″ maximum length
Rounds, shafts and step shafts : up to 144″ maximum length and 20,000 lbs.
| Weight% | Al | Si | Fe | Cu | Mn | Cr | Mg | Zn | Ti | Other Each | Others Total |
| Aluminium 6082 | Bal | 0.7 – 1.3 | 0.50 max | 0.10 max | 0.40-1.00 | 0.25 max | 0.06-1.20 | 0.20 max | 0.10 max | 0.05 max | 0.15 max |
| Tensile Strength, MPa | Yield Strength 0.2%, MPa | Elongation % | Hardness HBW |
| 295 | 240 | 8 | 95 |
| UNS | WNR | EN | DIN | ISO | BS (OLD) | USA |
| A96082 | 3.2315 | AW-6082 | AlMgSi1 | Al Si1MgMn | HE30 | AA6082 |
Forging Aluminum 6082 involves heating the alloy to a specific temperature, applying pressure through hammering or pressing, and shaping it into custom forms. The process improves strength and durability.
Aluminum 6082 is not typically used for high-temperature forging applications. It has good strength and corrosion resistance but lacks the high-temperature stability required for such applications compared to other alloys.
The workability of Aluminum 6082 affects the forging process by enabling good formability at elevated temperatures, allowing for complex shapes. However, it requires precise control to avoid cracking or deformation.
Aluminium 6082 forgings are extensively employed in structural parts, bridges, marine fittings, cranes, trusses, and transport machinery. Its high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance make it an ideal material for offshore platforms, ship construction, and auto chassis parts. The alloy is employed in hydraulic components, transmission components, and heavy industrial machinery, wherein longevity and machining are crucial.






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