Should you use 6061 aluminum for your design?

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Choosing aluminum grades impacts both manufacturability and cost. After machining thousands of precision parts for aerospace, audio, and medical applications, 6061 consistently delivers the best balance of performance and production efficiency. 6061-T6 aluminum offers excellent machinability with ±0.01 mm tolerance capability, moderate strength (276 MPa tensile), and broad finishing compatibility. It’s ideal for most prototyping […]

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