1/2″ Aluminum Round Bar 6061-T6

1/2" Aluminum Round Bar 6061-T6

1/2″ Aluminum Round Bar 6061-T6

$6.00 – $21.57

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DESCRIPTION

A 1/2″ aluminum round bar 6061-T6 is a solid cylindrical rod made of 6061 aluminum alloy, with a diameter of 1/2 inch (0.500″). It’s a popular mid-size round bar that’s strong, corrosion-resistant, and easy to machine — commonly used in structural, mechanical, and fabrication projects.

📐 Basic Specifications:

  • Diameter: 1/2 inch (0.500″ or ~12.7 mm)
  • Material: Aluminum Alloy 6061
  • Temper: T6 (solution heat-treated and artificially aged)
  • Shape: Solid round rod

🧪 6061-T6 Aluminum Properties:

  • Tensile Strength: ~45,000 psi
  • Yield Strength: ~40,000 psi
  • Brinell Hardness: ~95
  • Corrosion Resistance: Excellent — ideal for outdoor, marine, and industrial use
  • Machinability: Excellent — easy to cut, drill, and turn
  • Weldability: Very good — works well with MIG and TIG processes

🔧 Common Uses for 1/2″ Round Bar:

  • Shafts, axles, and spindles
  • Structural bracing or dowels
  • Custom-machined parts or bushings
  • Fixtures, jigs, and tooling components
  • Robotic arms, brackets, and mechanical linkages
  • DIY fabrication, automotive, or aerospace projects

(Sold as a Value Pack of 3 pcs at 48″ long)*

* Prices subject to change without notice due to the Metals Market fluctuations.
* All ‘value length’ and ‘value pack’ item measurements are subject to a “mill tolerance”. A product may be produced several thousandths of an inch, either over or under the stated thickness, and still be within “mill tolerance”. This does NOT apply to Cut To Size items. Those will be +.125″, -0.00″ tolerances.

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This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Prices subject to change without notice due to the Metals Market fluctuations. | All ‘value length’ and ‘value pack’ item measurements are subject to a “mill tolerance”. | A product may be produced several thousandths of an inch, either over or under the stated thickness, and still be within “mill tolerance”. This does NOT apply to Cut To Size items. Those will be +.125”, -0.00” tolerances. 

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