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6060 aluminum sheet and 6063 aluminum sheet has the similar chemical composition and processing performance, but actually they are totally different, and the strength is the biggest difference. On the whole, the 6060 aluminum sheet has a wide range of application in windows and doors, and 6063 aluminum sheet can be used in aviation industry.
 
The features and applications of 6060 aluminum sheet
6060 aluminum sheet has a high strength, a good mechanical property, a good wearing resistance and a good corrosion resistance, 6060 aluminum sheet is easy to processing and able to strengthened by heat treatment.
6060 aluminum sheet has a wide range of application in trucks, tower buildings, ships, pipelines and other architecture parts that has the requirements in strength, corrosion resistance and welding capacity. Such as the aircraft parts, camera lens, hardware, brake piston, hydraulic piston, electrical accessories, valves, etc.
 
The features and applications of 6063 aluminum sheet
6063 aluminum sheet has a wide range of application in our life, especially widely used in the construction industry. The magnesium is the main alloy element of 6063 aluminum sheet, and 6063 aluminum sheet owns a good corrosion resistance, a good welding capacity, an excellent processability and a good anodizing effect.
6063 aluminum sheet is easy to polishing, with a good plasticity, a moderate strength after heat treatment and a beautiful luster. 6063 aluminum sheet has a wide range of building profiles, irrigation pipe, furniture, lifts, etc.