6061 aluminum plate for mold manufacturing

A mold is a tool used to make molded objects. It mainly realizes the processing of the shape of the object by changing the physical state of the molded material. Aluminum plate has a series of excellent characteristics and has become the preferred material for making molds. 

6061 aluminum plate belongs to the 6-series Al-Mg-Si alloy. It has high strength and heat treatment stability, high wear resistance, good processing performance, and high temperature resistance, which meets the requirements of mold materials. In the mold manufacturing industry, 80% of the products can be made of 6061 aluminum plate, which is the most used mold aluminum plate model.

Why is 6061 aluminum plate suitable for mold manufacturing?

• Performance characteristics:

◆ 6061 aluminum plate has medium strength, good corrosion resistance and weldability.

◆ After heat treatment, the hardness can reach about 95HB, which is suitable for mechanical processing.

◆ It has excellent anodizing effect and can be polished, colored and other surface treatments.

• Processing advantages:

◆ 6061 aluminum plate has good processing performance and is not easy to deform after high-speed processing, especially 6061 T651 aluminum plate eliminates internal stress, which can ensure that the product does not deform during processing.

◆ Light weight and low density make the mold inertia low, easy to accelerate and decelerate, and can reduce the loss of machines and molds.

◆ Good thermal conductivity is beneficial to certain mold applications, such as cake molds.

• Processing method:

◆ 6061 aluminum plate can be used to manufacture extrusions, forgings, and even casting under certain conditions.

• Economical efficiency:

◆ 6061 mold aluminum plate has a small thickness tolerance, which can reduce material waste.

◆ Good durability can extend the service life of the mold.

• Application range:

◆ Suitable for mold manufacturing in the fields of precision machining, automotive parts, electronic product housings, etc.

◆ Widely used in the manufacture of different types of daily necessities molds such as injection molds, blow molds, low-pressure molds, rubber molds, etc.

6061 aluminum plate is one of FLAIT ALUMINUM’s advantageous products. At present, we can process 6061 aluminum plate with thickness of 0.3-500mm and width of 500-2650mm. The aluminum plate tempers include F, O, T4, T6, T651, etc. The aluminum plate produced has good corrosion resistance, sufficient strength, excellent process performance and welding performance, and is widely praised by customers. Welcome to contact us for free samples. Click to Order

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