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Enhanced Al 6061 extrusion alloy has high consistency. (Metals).

Advanced Materials & Processes, January, 2003

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A family of engineered aluminum products based on alloy 6061 that is said to provide enhanced lot-to-lot and piece-to-piece consistency for extruded rods in diameters up to three inches has been developed by Kaiser Aluminum, Houston, Texas. Called Precision Rod, it is the first of a new line of extruded screw machine products offering very close dimensional tolerances, elevated mechanical properties, improved surface finish, and improved straightness.

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For example, conventional alloy 6061 round rod has ultimate tensile strength of 260 MPa (38 ksi), but the improved ...

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Manufacturing Industry

Enhanced Al 6061 extrusion alloy has high consistency. (Metals).

Advanced Materials & Processes, January, 2003

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