6082 aluminum wire (EN AW-6082) is a heat-treatable 6000-series wire known for strong specific strength, good corrosion resistance, and high fatigue performance. Supplied in O, T4, T6, and T651 tempers with diameters from 0.8–30 mm, it is used for welding wire, rivets, fasteners, and highly stressed structural components. Linsy provides 6082 wire with an MTC on every coil and export-grade packaging.
Available forms: wire / spool / coil
Common tempers: O / T4 / T6 / T651
Processing support: drawing / straightening / spooling
Quality documents: MTC report with every order
6082 aluminum wire (EN AW-6082, AlSi1MgMn) is a heat-treatable 6000-series wire valued for its strength, corrosion resistance, and good fatigue performance. With added manganese, it holds structural integrity better than 6061 in demanding applications, and is commonly drawn in O, T4, T6, and T651 tempers.
It serves as welding wire, rivets, fasteners, and feedstock for stressed structural components where a light, strong, and weldable material is required.
| Form | Common Tempers | Typical Size Range |
|---|---|---|
| Wire (drawn) | O, T4, T6, T651 | Diameter 0.8–30 mm |
| Spool / Coil | O, T4, T6, T651 | Min 50 kg per coil; tolerance per spec |
Wire is supplied on spools or coils with a minimum of 50 kg per coil. Diameter tolerance follows the agreed specification (for example ASTM B211 or EN 755-2). Custom diameters and tempers can be discussed at order.
| Designation | Value |
|---|---|
| EN AW | EN AW-6082 |
| UNS | A96082 |
| Common standards | ASTM B211, ASTM B221, AWS A5.10, EN 755-2, GB/T 3191 |
| Tempers | O, T4, T6, T651 |
| Diameter | 0.8–30 mm |
| Element | Composition (wt%) |
|---|---|
| Si | 0.70 – 1.30 |
| Fe | 0.50 max |
| Cu | 0.10 max |
| Mn | 0.40 – 1.00 |
| Mg | 0.60 – 1.20 |
| Cr | 0.25 max |
| Zn | 0.20 max |
| Ti | 0.15 max |
| Others (each) | 0.05 max |
| Others (total) | 0.15 max |
| Al | Remainder |
Typical reference values for 6082 wire; confirm against the ordered standard and Linsy’s mill data.
| Temper | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Yield Strength (MPa) | Elongation (%, min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| O | 120 | 65 | 22 |
| T4 | 205 | 110 | 16 |
| T6 | 310 | 270 | 10 |
| T651 | 310 | 270 | 10 |
Higher manganese gives 6082 strong performance in cyclic-load applications versus 6061.
Good in atmospheric and many industrial environments.
Suitable as welding wire with compatible filler; produces sound joints for structural assemblies.
6082 machines well in the soft (O) and solution-heat-treated tempers; T6/T651 tempers are stronger and can work-harden at the cutting edge, so sharp tooling and appropriate feeds are recommended.
6082 is generally weldable using TIG or MIG processes with matching or 4043/5356 filler, depending on the service requirement. Welded zones lose some strength compared with the base temper — design accordingly for structural use.
Forming is best done in the O or T4 condition. Final strength is developed by the specified temper; do not re-heat-treat without confirming the alloy’s response.
Common finishes include anodizing, polishing, and powder coating. Anodizing quality depends on surface preparation, so confirm finish requirements before production.
Every 6082 wire order ships with an MTC reporting chemical composition and mechanical properties. Third-party SGS reports can be arranged on request. Confirm the required standard (ASTM, EN, GB) when ordering.
Linsy operates a Shenzhen production base with over 20 years of experience supplying aluminum semis to global B2B buyers. We handle the 1000 through 8000 series and support both standard stock sizes and made-to-order dimensions.
O, T4, T6, and T651, with T6/T651 preferred for high-strength fasteners and welding wire.
Typically 0.8–30 mm, with custom sizes available on request.
Yes. It welds well by TIG/MIG and is used as welding wire for structural aluminum assemblies.
Standard stock items usually ship within 10–30 days. Custom sizes, tempers, or surface finishes typically require 30–60 days, depending on specification and order volume.
Yes. Every order ships with an MTC reporting chemical composition and mechanical properties per the ordered standard.
Yes. We supply standard and made-to-order dimensions across sheet, plate, bar, tube, and profile, and can arrange specific tempers on request.
Operations follow ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. Material can be supplied to ASTM, EN, GB, or JIS specifications as required.
Standard seaworthy export packaging with moisture protection is used; specific requirements are confirmed at order.
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