Extrusion Ingot: Application

EXTRUSION INGOT
Technical Datasheet
AlMgSi alloy 606090
APPLICATION
Typical examples for use of this alloy are:
- Architectural members, i.e. glazing bars and window frames
- Windscreen sections
- Road transport
STRENGTH
Obtainable mechanical properties may vary with the production equipment, process parameters used in extrusion and
consistency of the process parameters. We recommend that this is checked out for each production line.
However, the alloy is developed to satisfy the following mechanical properties:
Temper Yield strength Tensile strength Elongation Hardness

(AA) (MPa) (MPa) (%) Brinell
T4 95 190 24 47
T6 * 230 250 10 82
* Aged for 5 hours at 185 °C
ALLOY
Chemical composition **
Other
% Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Zn Ti Cr elements AI
Each Total
Min. 0.50 0.18 - - 0.50 - - - - - Balance
Max. 0.55 0.22 0.02 0.03 0.55 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.10
** Analysis is performed on Hydro Aluminium's spectographs using Hydro Aluminium's selection of calibration
standards. Analysis made on other instruments using other standards may show deviations.
Date issued: April 1991

Edited: May 2001
EXTRUSION INGOT
Technical Datasheet
AlMgSi alloy 606090
PROPERTIES
Strength
Depends upon intermediate storing and ageing practice. Intermediate storing will be unfavourable for this alloy. 24 hours
storing will reduce the strength with approx. 2 % compared with 4 hours storing.
Ageing at lower temperatures (for longer time) generally gives higher mechanical properties than higher temperatures (for
shorter time).
Special properties
Formability..................................... : Good
Machinability ................................. : Moderate; best in T6 temper
Weldability..................................... : Suitable for all methods
Corrosion resistance ..................... : Good
Surface treatment.......................... : Well suitable for all types of mechanical surface treatment
Anodizing ...................................... : Very good for anodizing
Physical properties - typical values

Density 2.70-2.71 kg/dm3
Modulus of elasticity 69 kN/mm2
Shear modulus 26 kN/mm2
Linear expansion coefficient 20-100 °C 23 µ°C-1
Thermal conductivity 20 °C 200 W/(m•K)
Specific heat capacity 0-100 °C 880-900 J/(/kg•k)
Resistivity 20 °C 33 nΩ•m
Conductivity 20 °C 52 % lACS
Melting range 600-655 °C
k = kilo µ = micro (10-6) n = nano (10-9)
Corresponding or closely approximating norms and designations

Norway Sweden France Germany UK USA Italy
ISO
NS SIS NF DIN BS AA UNI
AIMgSi0.5
17310 4103 6060 6063 6060 AI-MgSi 9006 - 1
F25
Hydro Aluminium Product Handling Center -N-4265 Håvik - Phone + 47 52 84 78 00 -Telefax + 47 52 84 78 25

EXTRUSION INGOT
Technical Datasheet
AlMgSi alloy 606090
EXTRUSION
Preheating
The preheating temperature should preferably
be as low as possible to obtain the best
Temperature °C
600
possible speed in extrusion, but high enough
to secure a good material flow and the
necessary solution temperature. A too long 400
stay at elevated temperature (e.g. in
connection with a stop on the press) may 200
destroy the optimized microstructure of the
ingot and give reduced extrudabillity and
mechanical properties.
Flow
The material flow will depend upon:
- Friction against the container (container temperature)
- Deformation resistance (Mg and Si in solid solution)
- Surface of the container liner
- Lubrication of the dummy block
- Temperature difference between front and back end of the ingot (taper)
Cooling
To obtain maximum strength the exit temperature must be above the solution temperature for Mg2Si, and the cooling
fast enough to depress precipitation.
For this alloy this means that cooling with forced air is usually satisfactory on open profiles with a thickness up to 7 mm.
Normally the rear end of the run out length obtains the slowest cooling (=Iowest strength).
Recommended production parameters for an open section:

Minimum Typical Maximum recommended
Preheating Taper Container
exit temp. extrusion cooling time from
temp. (°C) (°C) temp. (°C)
(°C) speed (m/min) 500 to 250 °C
440-480 50-90 400 500 36 3 min.
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EXTRUSION INGOT
Technical Datasheet
AlMgSi alloy 606090
HEAT TREATMENT
The mechanical properties of the alloy after artificial ageing at different temperatures are given in the curves below. The
data are recorded on extruded sections, which have been solution treated at 540 °C (20 minutes), water quenched and
stored 4 hours before ageing.

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EXTRUSION INGOT

Temper Yield strength Tensile strength Elongation Hardness

* Aged for 5 hours at 185 °C

Date issued: April 1991

Physical properties - typical values

k = kilo µ = micro (10-6) n = nano (10-9)

Corresponding or closely approximating norms and designations

Hydro Aluminium Product Handling Center -N-4265 Håvik - Phone + 47 52 84 78 00 -Telefax + 47 52 84 78 25

Recommended production parameters for an open section:

440-480 50-90 400 500 36 3 min.

Hydro Aluminium Product Handling Center -N-4265 Håvik - Phone + 47 52 84 78 00 -Telefax + 47 52 84 78 25

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