MATERIAL PROFILE
Aluminum 6061
6061 aluminum; aluminium 6061
Material properties
MATERIAL FAMILY
Metal
Machinable non-ferrous alloy that creates heat, sharp swarf, hot chips, and combustible fine particulate.
Hazards
Hazard references from this material appear here. This is independent of any machine used with it.
Material notes
A CO₂ laser cannot cut aluminum. Use tooling rated for non-ferrous metal. Let parts cool; use heat-resistant gloves only for post-process hot handling, and cut-resistant gloves for carrying or deburring—not while moving machinery is operating.