6082 aluminum plate for automotive parts

6082 aluminum alloy is a commonly used aluminum alloy widely used in the manufacture of automotive parts. It belongs to the aluminum-magnesium-silicon alloy series (6000 series) and is known for its excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. 6082 aluminum alloy is usually used in automobile manufacturing in the form of plates, tubes and profiles or forgings.

Many parts in the car are made of aluminum alloy, such as doors, hoods, fenders, engine hoods, trunks, etc. The reason why aluminum alloys are widely used in the field of automobile manufacturing is inseparable from their excellent performance. 6082 aluminum plate is a heat-treatable aluminum alloy plate with excellent performance.

Advantages of 6082 aluminum plate for automotive parts

•  High strength: 6082 aluminum alloy is the strongest alloy in the 6000 series, with good tensile strength and yield strength, making it suitable for structural parts that bear high loads.
•  Good welding performance: The alloy is easy to weld and is suitable for various welding methods, including gas welding and arc welding, which is essential for the connection of complex parts in automobile manufacturing.
•  Excellent corrosion resistance: 6082 aluminum alloy performs well in harsh environments, especially in marine environments, which makes it very suitable for parts exposed to moisture and salt, such as automotive exteriors and chassis.
•  Good machinability: The alloy has excellent cutting performance and can produce parts with complex shapes, which helps improve production efficiency and reduce costs.

Specifications and performance parameters of 6082 aluminum plate for automotive parts

◆ Material state: O, T4, T6

◆ Thickness (mm): 0.3-600

◆ Width (mm): 100-2600

◆ Length (mm): 500-16000

◆ Yield strength: 310MPa

◆ Tensile strength: 340 MPa

◆ Elongation: 11%

◆ Shear strength: 210 MPa

◆ Hardness (Vickers): 100 HV

Application of 6082 aluminum plate for automotive parts

• 1.6082 aluminum plate can be used for automobile chassis. The material of automobile chassis requires impact resistance and bending resistance. 6082 aluminum plate meets these requirements, has high safety, and can distribute the weight of the automobile body to the overall body structure.
• 2.6082 aluminum plate can also be used for automobile outer panels. Automobile outer panels require good flange ductility, no slip line on the surface, and good aging stability. 6082 aluminum plate has the advantages of lightweight, safety, energy saving and environmental protection, and is suitable as automobile outer panel material.
• 3.6082 aluminum alloy is also used for structural components: 6082 aluminum alloy is also widely used in components with high strength requirements such as automobile suspension systems and engine hoods.

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