High-Strength 6082 Aluminum Round Bar | Aerospace Grade

6082 aluminum is the strongest material in the 6000 series, often referred to as a "structural alloy." It contains magnesium, manganese, and silicon, which enhance its mechanical strength and corrosion resistance while maintaining good machinability and weldability. The T6 and T651 tempers exhibit excellent strength and machinability, making them ideal for processes like turning, milling, drilling, threading, and welding.

6082 aluminum is commonly made by extrusion and rolling, although it is generally not used for casting as a forged alloy. It cannot be work-hardened, but strength can be increased through heat treatment, though this lowers ductility. It is used in high-stress applications such as trusses, bridges, cranes, and other structural engineering projects.

As a professional aluminum supplier, Msatar offers custom production processes for 6082 aluminum bars according to customer requirements, including extruded bars, cold-worked bars, and forged aluminum bars. Specific size ranges are listed below:

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Popular 6082 aluminum round bar products

6082 T6 aluminum round bar

The 6082-T6 aluminum bar undergoes solution heat treatment and artificial aging, resulting in high strength and excellent machinability. It is suitable for applications requiring strength and cutting performance. When machining, it is recommended to use chip breakers to improve chip formation. However, due to quenching limitations, some thin-walled profiles may not be available in the T6 condition.

6082 T651 aluminum round bar

The 6082-T651 aluminum bar undergoes solution heat treatment, stress relief, and artificial aging, providing high strength and excellent machining performance. Chip breakers can be used during machining to cut the metal chips into small segments, preventing tangling and improving efficiency. It is ideal for high-strength, precision-machined components, such as those in aerospace and high-stress applications.

6082 T6511 aluminum round barr

The 6082-T6511 aluminum bar undergoes solution heat treatment, stress relief, and artificial aging, offering high strength and excellent machinability. Compared to the T6 condition, the stress-relief process in T6511 improves material stability and machining consistency, reducing the risk of deformation. It is suitable for applications requiring high precision and strength, such as aerospace and structural components.

6082 O aluminum round bar

The 6082 O aluminum bar is in a fully annealed state, offering maximum ductility and excellent forming properties, making it ideal for applications that require complex bending and forming. However, due to its lower strength, the machinability of O-temper 6082 is poor, and it is not suitable for high-stress or high-strength requirements.

6082 T4 aluminum round bar

The 6082-T4 aluminum bar undergoes solution heat treatment and is naturally aged to a stable state, providing good formability, and making it suitable for bending and forming applications. In the T4 condition, it offers medium strength and high ductility and is commonly used for products that do not require cold working.

6082 aluminum round bar hot-selling size chart

Description	Temper	Diameter mm	Lbs/Ft.	Kg/m
1/8" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	3	0.013	0.019
3/16" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	4	0.023	0.034
1/4" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	5	0.036	0.053
5/16" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	6	0.051	0.076
3/8" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	8	0.091	0.136
1/2" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	10	0.142	0.212
5/8" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	12	0.205	0.305
3/4" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	16	0.365	0.543
7/8" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	22	0.69	1.026
1" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	25	0.891	1.325
1.1/8" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	28	1.117	1.663
1.1/4" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	32	1.459	2.171
1.3/8" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	35	1.746	2.598
1.1/2" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	38	2.058	3.062
1.5/8" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	41	2.395	3.565
1.3/4" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	45	2.886	4.294
1.7/8" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	48	3.283	4.886
2" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	50	3.562	5.301
2.1/8" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	54	4.155	6.184
2.1/4" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	58	4.794	7.134
2.1/2" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	64	5.837	8.686
2.3/4" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	70	6.982	10.391
3" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	76	8.231	12.248
3.1/4" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	82	9.581	14.259
3.1/2" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	90	11.542	17.177
4" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	100	14.25	21.206
4.1/2" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	115	18.845	28.045
5" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	130	24.082	35.838
5.1/2" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	140	27.929	41.563
6" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	150	32.062	47.713
6.1/2" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	165	38.795	57.733
7" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	180	46.169	68.707
7.1/2" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	190	51.441	76.553
8" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	200	56.998	84.823
9" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	230	75.38	112.178
10" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	250	89.06	132.536
12" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	300	128.246	190.852
14" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	350	174.557	259.77
16" 6082 aluminum round bar - Extrusion	T6,T651,T6511	400	227.993	339.292

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Chemical composition of 6082 aluminum round bar

Physical properties of 6082 aluminum round bar

Mechanical properties of 6082 aluminum round bar

6082 extruded aluminum round bar

6082 aluminum cold finish round bar

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Mastar EN AW-6082 aluminum round bar size chart

6082 extruded aluminum round bar

6082 aluminum cold finish round bar

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6082 aluminum bar purchasing guide

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6082 aluminum alloy equivalent grades

6082 aluminum round bar standards

• BS HE30 6082 Extrusions
• BS L111 Alloy 6082-T6 Bars and Sections
• EN 755 - Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys - Extruded Rod/Bar, Tube and Profiles
• EN 754 - Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys - Cold Drawn Rod/Bar, Tube and Profiles
• ASTM B221 - Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes
• BS EN 2326 -Aerospace series -Aluminium alloy AL-P6082-T6. Extruded bars and sections a or D ≤ 200 mm
• BS EN 2636 - Aerospace series -Aluminium alloy AL-P6082-T6. Extruded bars and sections a or D ≤ 200 mm (with peripheral coarse grain control)
• DIN EN 4273 - Aerospace series - Aluminium alloy AL-P6082-T6511 - Extruded bars and sections a or D 200 mm
• DIN EN 4274 - Aerospace series - Aluminium alloy AL-P6082-T6511 - Extruded bars and sections a or D 200 mm (with peripheral coarse grain control)

How to Control the Grain Ring in 6082 Aluminum Round Bar?

According to BS EN 2636 and DIN EN 4274 aerospace standards, strict control over the grain ring is required for 6082 aluminum alloy round bars with a diameter not exceeding 200 mm to ensure excellent performance and reliability in high-stress environments. Mastar's methods for controlling the grain ring include:

1. Reverse Extrusion Process

Through advanced reverse extrusion, Mastar achieves a more uniform material structure, strictly controlling the grain ring to ≤0.5 mm. This improves the toughness and consistency of the bars, effectively reducing fractures and defects.

2. Precise Homogenization Treatment

Mastar employs precise homogenization processes to refine the grain structure and reduce component segregation, controlling grain ring formation at the source and ensuring premium product performance.

3. Strict Temperature and Cooling Control

We rigorously control the processing temperature and cooling rate to prevent excessive grain growth during processing. Through such fine control, our 6082 aluminum round bars maintain a refined grain structure.

Welding Performance of 6082 Aluminum Alloy

6082 aluminum has excellent weldability, though the overall strength in the heat-affected zone may slightly decrease. For welding within the same alloy, 4043 aluminum welding wire is recommended. When welding 6082 to 7005 aluminum, 5356 aluminum welding wire should be used.

Extrusion Performance of 6082 Aluminum Round Bar

Using 6063 aluminum alloy as a reference, with an extrusion index of 100, 6082 aluminum's extrusion index is typically 55 due to its magnesium and manganese content. This makes it more challenging to produce thin-walled and complex shapes. Additionally, the extrusion surface finish of 6082 is not as smooth as other alloys in the 6000 series. Therefore, 6082 aluminum is more suitable for thick-walled load-bearing structural components, providing superior structural stability in high-stress applications.