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Re: Buying Aluminum Stock
6061 is the standard structural aluminum with a 40KSI yield strength
6063 has a better surface finish but is only 27 KSI yield strength
7075 is the highest strength commonly available aluminum with a 73K yield strength.

On Line Metals sells small quantities of various shapes.