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Re: Aluminum Strengths?

For AA 6061 sheet, see page 3-264 of MMPDS-01. Be sure to verify the AMS specification to make sure you've got the right material for these tables.

AA 6063 is not a typical aircraft alloy—it's quite weak. (Actually, neither is AA 6061, but at least it's a fair bit stronger.)

AA 7075 (page 3-371) and AA 2024 (page 3-71) are more common high-strength aircraft alloys.

As for electrical isolation, maybe a paint or conformal coating? Epoxy-based, perhaps?