5/16″ Aluminum Round Bar 6061-T6

5/16″ Aluminum Round Bar 6061-T6

$5.00$18.00

DESCRIPTION

A 5/16″ aluminum round bar 6061-T6 is a solid cylindrical rod made from 6061 aluminum alloy, with a diameter of 5/16 inch (0.3125″). It’s a versatile size — strong, lightweight, and great for both structural and precision machining applications.

📐 Basic Specifications:

  • Diameter: 5/16 inch (0.3125″ or ~7.94 mm)
  • Material: Aluminum 6061
  • Temper: T6 (solution heat-treated and artificially aged)
  • Shape: Solid round rod (not hollow)

🧪 6061-T6 Aluminum – Key Properties:

  • Tensile Strength: ~45,000 psi
  • Yield Strength: ~40,000 psi
  • Hardness: Brinell ~95
  • Corrosion Resistance: Excellent in outdoor and marine environments
  • Machinability: High — ideal for cutting, drilling, tapping, and turning
  • Weldability: Excellent for MIG and TIG processes

🔧 Common Uses for 5/16″ Round Bar:

  • Light structural rods or shafts
  • Pins, axles, and standoffs
  • Precision-machined components
  • DIY fabrication and model making
  • Brackets, spacers, or custom fittings
  • Robotic and aerospace applications

(Sold as a Value Pack of 6 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.