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Re: Which kind of Aluminum is a good choice

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Originally Posted by Chak View Post
I keep hearing on CD that 6063 is awful for FRC and just bad in every way. So why is it so common, and why does it exist at all? Is there someplace where 6063 aluminum is a good choice?
It's significantly easier to find and cheaper, but weaker and harder to machine. Depending on the profile, we use both 6063 and 6061 aluminum tubing. Most of our rectangular box tube and flat plate is all 6061 while our c-channel and angle is a mix of 6063 and 6061.
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