6082 aerospace-grade aluminum plate is a high-performance material widely used in the aerospace industry. It is known for its excellent strength, corrosion resistance, and weldability, making it an ideal choice for various structural components of aircraft and aerospace systems.
6082 Aerospace Aluminum Plate Features
- Strength: The alloy is highly regarded for its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, especially in the T6 and T651 conditions, making it suitable for heavy-duty applications like fuselage structures.
- Corrosion Resistance: 6082 offers outstanding corrosion resistance, which is crucial for aerospace components exposed to harsh environmental conditions.
- Formability and Machinability: In the O and T4 tempers, the alloy is easy to process and form, suitable for manufacturing complex parts, while the T6 and T651 tempers provide the strength required for structural components.
- Weldability: 6082 aluminum can be easily welded, making it a versatile choice for aerospace manufacturing.
- Stress Relief: The T651 and T6511 heat-treated forms of 6082 are specifically designed to relieve internal stresses that could lead to distortion during manufacturing, ensuring stability and performance of critical parts.
6082 Aerospace Aluminum Applications
| Application Area | Heat Treatment State | Description |
| Engine Components | O (Annealed Condition) | 6082 aluminum in the O (annealed) condition is suitable for internal engine components, offering excellent formability and good mechanical properties, ideal for manufacturing complex-shaped parts. |
| Cabin Interior and Seat Structures | T4 (Solution Heat Treated and Naturally Aged) | 6082 aluminum in the T4 (solution heat-treated and naturally aged) condition is used for cabin interior components such as seat frames and interiors, providing both strength and formability for parts that bear medium loads. |
| Fuselage and Wing Structures | T6 (Solution Heat Treated and Artificially Aged) | 6082 aluminum in the T6 (solution heat-treated and artificially aged) condition is used for fuselage and wing structures, offering excellent strength and durability to withstand heavy loads and long-term use challenges. |
| Structural Frames and Supports | T651 (Solution Heat Treated, Stress Relieved + Artificially Aged) | 6082 aluminum in the T651 (solution heat-treated, stress relieved, and artificially aged) condition is used for fuselage supports, engine brackets, suspension supports, etc., providing stable dimensions and high strength, ensuring long-term reliability of components. |
| Aircraft and Space System Components | T5 (Solution Heat Treated and Artificially Aged) | 6082 aluminum in the T5 (solution heat-treated and artificially aged) condition is used for aircraft structural components, aerospace equipment, and aviation parts, offering good strength, machinability, and stable dimensional accuracy. |
| Structural Components and Fasteners | T6511 (Solution Heat Treated, Stress Relieved + Artificially Aged) | 6082 aluminum in the T6511 (solution heat-treated, stress relieved, and artificially aged) condition is suitable for structural components and fasteners in the aerospace industry, offering excellent stability, fatigue resistance, and high-stress endurance. |
6082 Aerospace Grade Aluminum Product Forms
- 6082 Aluminum Plate: Widely used for cabin interiors, fuselage skin, wing surfaces, and larger flat components.
- 6082 Aluminum Profiles: Commonly used for fuselage, wing structures, brackets, frames, and other structural components requiring custom shapes.
- 6082 Aluminum Tubing: Used for seat support structures, pipes, and other parts requiring lightweight and high strength.
- 6082 Aluminum Forgings: Used for engine components and fasteners, as well as other high-strength, high-precision critical components.
For each application area, different product forms of 6082 aluminum are chosen based on specific component structural requirements, strength demands, and processing methods.
| Application Area | Heat Treatment State | Product Form | Description |
| Engine Components | O (Annealed Condition) | Aluminum Plate, Aluminum Alloy Plate, Aluminum Forgings, Aluminum Profiles | 6082 aluminum in the O (annealed) condition is typically used in the form of aluminum plate or aluminum forgings, especially in complex engine components. Aluminum plate is used to manufacture thin-walled internal structural parts, while aluminum forgings are used for critical parts requiring high strength and complex shapes. Aluminum profiles may also be used for structural supports. |
| Cabin Interior and Seat Structures | T4 (Solution Heat Treated and Naturally Aged) | Aluminum Plate, Aluminum Profiles, Aluminum Tubing | 6082 aluminum in the T4 (solution heat-treated and naturally aged) condition is used for cabin interiors and seat structures, with common product forms being aluminum plate and aluminum profiles. Aluminum plate is used for interior panels with high strength and good formability, while aluminum profiles are used for seat frames and other structures requiring complex forming. Aluminum tubing may also be used for seat support structures, depending on the design requirements. |
| Fuselage and Wing Structures | T6 (Solution Heat Treated and Artificially Aged) | Aluminum Plate, Aluminum Alloy Plate, Aluminum Profiles, Aluminum Tubing | 6082 aluminum in the T6 (solution heat-treated and artificially aged) condition is widely used for fuselage and wing structures, with common forms being aluminum plate, aluminum profiles, and aluminum tubing. Aluminum plate is used for fuselage skin and outer skin, while aluminum profiles and tubing are used for wing frames, supports, etc., providing structural strength. Due to its high strength and corrosion resistance, aluminum profiles and tubing are crucial choices for aerospace structural components. |
| Structural Frames and Supports | T651 (Solution Heat Treated, Stress Relieved + Artificially Aged) | Aluminum Profiles, Aluminum Alloy Profiles, Aluminum Plate | 6082 aluminum in the T651 (solution heat-treated, stress relieved, and artificially aged) condition is typically used for structural components like fuselage supports, engine brackets, suspension supports, etc., in the form of aluminum profiles or aluminum plate. Aluminum profiles are widely used in frame structures because they can provide high strength and good dimensional stability based on different design requirements. Aluminum plate is used for larger surface support structures, offering good mechanical properties. |
| Aircraft and Space System Components | T5 (Solution Heat Treated and Artificially Aged) | Aluminum Plate, Aluminum Profiles, Aluminum Alloy Plate | 6082 aluminum in the T5 (solution heat-treated and artificially aged) condition is commonly used for aircraft and aerospace system components, typically in the form of aluminum plate or aluminum profiles. Aluminum plate is suitable for large flat components, such as wing surfaces and fuselage shells, while aluminum profiles are used for structural components requiring custom shapes and sizes, such as brackets and rails. Aluminum alloy plates are also used in the manufacture of lighter and stronger aerospace components. |
| Structural Components and Fasteners | T6511 (Solution Heat Treated, Stress Relieved + Artificially Aged) | Aluminum Profiles, Aluminum Forgings, Aluminum Alloy Plates | 6082 aluminum in the T6511 (solution heat-treated, stress relieved, and artificially aged) condition is used for structural components and fasteners in aerospace, typically in the form of aluminum profiles, aluminum forgings, and aluminum alloy plates. Aluminum profiles are used for complex shapes and high-strength structural components, aluminum forgings are suitable for high-stress and high-durability critical fasteners, while aluminum alloy plates are used for large-area connections and assembly structures. |
The chemical composition of 6082 aluminum sheet plate
| Element | Composition(%) |
| Si | 0.7-1.3 |
| Fe | 0.50 |
| Cu | 0.10 |
| Mn | 0.40-1.00 |
| Mg | 0.06-1.20 |
| Cr | 0.25 |
| Zn | 0.20 |
| Ti | 0.10 |
| Al | Remainder |
The typical mechanical performance of 6082 T6 aluminum sheet plate
| Material | Thickness (mm) | Tensile strength (N/mm2) min | Yield strength (N/mm2) min | Elongation on 50mm % (min) |
| Alloy 6082 T6 Sheet and Plate | 0.2-3.0 | 295 | 255 | 8 |
| Alloy 6082 T6 Sheet and Plate | 3.0-6.0 | 295 | 240 | 8 |
| Alloy 6082 T6 Sheet and Plate | 6.0-25.00 | 295 | 240 | 8 |
6082 Aerospace Grade Aluminum Plate provides versatile solutions for a wide range of applications in the aerospace field. Its strength, machinability, and stress resistance characteristics make it a reliable material choice for the manufacturing of aircraft and aerospace components.