6022 Aluminum Alloy

What Is 6022 Aluminum Alloy?

6022 aluminum is a heat-treatable Al–Mg–Si alloy engineered for automotive body and structural sheet. It combines good T4 formability with a strong strength gain during paint-bake curing, supporting lightweight, corrosion-resistant vehicle structures.

Available 6022 Aluminum Alloy Products

Sheet & Coil

Item	Range
Thickness	0.5–6.0 mm
Width	1000–2200 mm
Length / Coil	1000–6000 mm or coil
Common tempers	O, T4, T6

Plate

Item	Range
Thickness	6–120 mm
Width	1000–2600 mm
Length	1000–6000 mm

Tube

Item	Range
Outer diameter	10–300 mm
Wall	0.5–30 mm
Length	1000–6000 mm

Bar & Rod

Item	Range
Diameter	6–400 mm
Length	1000–6000 mm

Profile / Extrusion

Custom profiles supplied against customer drawings; inquire with section geometry and alloy/temper.

Specifications & Equivalent Designations

System	Designation
AA / UNS	6022 (UNS A96022)
EN AW	EN AW-6022
Family	Al–Mg–Si (6xxx), heat-treatable

Chemical Composition

Element	Weight % (max unless range)
Si	0.80–1.50
Fe	0.50 max
Cu	0.15–0.35
Mn	0.05–0.25
Mg	0.60–1.00
Cr	0.10 max
Zn	0.10 max
Ti	0.15 max
Al	Balance

Mechanical Properties by Temper

Values below are typical minimums for common tempers and should be confirmed against the applicable standard before specification.

Temper	Tensile Strength (MPa, min)	Yield Strength (MPa, min)	Elongation (% min)
O	150	80	22
T4	205	110	24
T6	260	220	11

Temper Selection Guide

6022 is supplied in O, T4, and T6. The T4 temper is used for parts that are formed and then aged during paint curing; T6 is used where strength is required up front. Pick T4 for complex formed panels and T6 for structural reinforcements.

Key Characteristics

Strong Paint-Bake Response

Gains substantial strength during the paint-cure cycle, key for lightweight body design.

Excellent Formability (T4/O)

Forms cleanly before aging, reducing springback and press issues.

Good Corrosion Resistance

Suited to exposed automotive environments.

High Strength-to-Weight

Helps meet fuel-efficiency and emission targets.

Weldability & Recyclability

Compatible with high-volume automotive joining and recycling streams.

Applications

• Automotive outer panels: hoods, doors, fenders
• Automotive structural parts: reinforcements and crash-relevant components
• Heat shields and brackets: light structural stampings
• Appliance panels: covers and enclosures

Processing & Surface Finish Notes

6022 is supplied in heat-treatable tempers and supports standard aluminum fabrication:

• Cutting: shearing, sawing, and laser cutting to size
• Machining: CNC turning and milling; free-machining variants suit high-volume automatic lathes
• Welding: TIG/MIG weldable; note that welding reduces heat-treated strength in the weld zone
• Forming: O and T4 tempers form well; T6/T9 are used near-finished
• Surface finish: anodizing (decorative and hard-coat) and polishing for visible parts

Quality Documents & Inspection

Every order ships with a Mill Test Certificate (MTC) that reports the actual chemistry and mechanical results for the supplied lot. Inspection is available against ASTM, EN, or GB standards on request. Typical documents include:

• MTC (EN 10204 3.1): per-heat chemical and mechanical verification
• Dimension report: thickness, width, OD, and length tolerances per ordered specification
• Surface & packaging inspection: finish, edge, and export packaging photos on request

Linsy holds ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environment), and ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety) certifications. Third-party SGS or comparable test reports can be arranged when the project requires them.

Why Choose Linsy for 6022 Aluminum Alloy

Linsy Aluminum is a Shenzhen-based manufacturer with more than 20 years of experience supplying 1xxx–8xxx series aluminum to automotive, electronics, general engineering, and construction customers. We support both prototype and production volumes with CNC machining, laser cutting, welding, anodizing, and polishing under one roof.

• Material traceability: MTC with every order, heat and lot documented
• Processing support: cutting, machining, surface finishing, and assembly-ready parts
• Standards coverage: supply to ASTM, EN, JIS, and GB specifications
• Responsive quoting: engineering review on temper, tolerance, and formability before production

Related Resources

The following resources support specification and procurement decisions for this alloy:

• Related alloy and application guides are added as Linsy publishes them.

6022 Aluminum FAQ

Is 6022 heat-treatable?

Yes. 6022 is a heat-treatable 6xxx alloy in O, T4, and T6 tempers.

6022 vs 6016?

6022 is aimed at both body and structural use with a strong paint-bake response, while 6016 is a classic outer-panel alloy. Choose 6022 when structural strength alongside formability is required.

What is the paint-bake benefit?

6022’s strength rises during the paint-cure oven cycle, so formed parts age-harden without a separate heat-treat step.

General Ordering FAQ

What information should I provide for a quote?

Alloy and temper, required form (sheet, plate, tube, bar, profile), dimensions and tolerances, quantity, and the applicable standard (ASTM, EN, GB, or JIS). Drawing-based profiles need a CAD file or dimension sketch.

What are the typical lead times?

Standard stock sizes are usually shipped within 10–60 days depending on specification and volume. Custom tempers, widths, or machined parts are quoted case by case.

Do you provide Mill Test Certificates?

Yes. An MTC reporting chemistry and mechanical properties for the supplied lot is provided with every order.

Can Linsy handle processing and finishing?

Yes. We offer CNC machining, laser cutting, welding, anodizing, and polishing so parts can be delivered closer to finished form.

Which standards do you supply to?

Commonly ASTM B209/B221/B210, EN 485/573/755, JIS H4000, and GB/T 3190/3880, among others. Confirm the exact standard when requesting a quote.