Liga de alumínio 6016

What Is 6016 Aluminum Alloy?

6016 aluminum is a heat-treatable Al–Mg–Si alloy tuned for automotive outer body panels. It forms easily in the T4 temper and develops higher strength during the paint-bake cycle, while delivering a smooth painted or anodized surface.

Available 6016 Aluminum Alloy Products

Sheet & Coil

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

Placa

Item	Range
Espessura	6–120 mm
Largura	1000–2600 mm
Comprimento	1000–6000 mm

Tubo

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

Bar & Rod

Item	Range
Diâmetro	6–400 mm
Comprimento	1000–6000 mm

Profile / Extrusion

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

Specifications & Equivalent Designations

System	Designação
AA / UNS	6016 (UNS A96016)
EN AW	PT AW-6016
Family	Al–Mg–Si (6xxx), heat-treatable

Composição química

Elemento	Weight % (max unless range)
Si	0.90–1.40
Fe	0.50 max
Cu	0.20 max
Mn	0,10 máximo
Mg	0.25–0.60
Cr	0,10 máximo
Zn	0,10 máximo
Ti	0,15 máximo
Al	Equilíbrio

Propriedades Mecânicas por Têmpera

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

Temperamento	Tensile Strength (MPa, min)	Yield Strength (MPa, min)	Elongation (% min)
O	150	80	22
T4	190	100	24
T6	250	210	10

Temper Selection Guide

6016 is typically supplied in O, T4, and T6. The T4 + paint-bake route is the standard for automotive outer panels because it balances formability with strength gained during the paint-cure process. T6 is used where maximum strength is needed without forming.

Principais características

Excelente formabilidade

Suited to deep drawing, stamping, and bending of complex panel shapes.

Strong Paint-Bake Response

Age-hardens during paint curing, raising strength without extra operations.

Boa aparência da superfície

Ideal base for painted or anodized automotive panels.

Força moderada

Balanced for structural and aesthetic body applications.

Resistência à corrosão

Performs well in typical outdoor and automotive environments.

Aplicativos

• Automotive outer panels: hoods, doors, fenders, roof skins
• Body-in-white structures: stamped and welded sub-assemblies
• Appliance panels: covers and housings needing a clean finish
• Architectural sheet: decorative and light structural uses

**Notas sobre Processamento e Acabamento de Superfície**

6016 is supplied in heat-treatable tempers and supports standard aluminum fabrication:

• Corte: shearing, sawing, and laser cutting to size
• **Usinagem:** CNC turning and milling; free-machining variants suit high-volume automatic lathes
• Soldagem: 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
• **Acabamento de superfície:** anodizing (decorative and hard-coat) and polishing for visible parts

Documentos de Qualidade e Inspeção

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 6016 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
• Suporte ao processamento: 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

**Recursos Relacionados**

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

• Alumínio 6016: Um guia abrangente para engenheiros

6016 Aluminum FAQ

Is 6016 heat-treatable?

Yes. 6016 is a heat-treatable 6xxx alloy supplied in O, T4, and T6 tempers.

6016 vs 6022?

6016 is common for outer body panels; 6022 is formulated for both body and structural parts with a strong paint-bake response. Both are Al–Mg–Si automotive alloys and are selected on forming and strength needs.

Can 6016 be welded?

Yes, by TIG/MIG, though welding reduces the heat-treated strength in the welded zone.

FAQ Geral de Pedidos

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.