1/2″ Aluminum Round Bar 6061-T6

1/2″ Aluminum Round Bar 6061-T6

Price range: $5.32 through $36.43

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 are subject to change without notice due to fluctuations in the metals market. | All “Value Length” and “Value Pack” item measurements are subject to standard mill tolerances. | Products may be manufactured several thousandths of an inch over or under the stated dimensions and still be within acceptable mill tolerances. All bar, tube, structural, pipe, sheet, plate, and similar products sold on our website are custom cut to the lengths and sizes selected by the customer at the time of purchase. These are not stocked as pre-cut items. Because each order is cut specifically to customer specifications, all cut materials are considered custom products and are not eligible for cancellation, return, or exchange once production has begun. Our standard cutting tolerances are:

  • Length: +0.125″ / -0.062″
  • During the cutting process, the saw blade removes approximately 1/16″ (kerf) of material. This is a normal part of the manufacturing process and is already included within the stated cutting tolerances.