Aluminum 1060
AA 1060 · UNS A91060 · EN Al99.6, AW-1060 · JIS A1060
1060 is a commercially pure wrought aluminium (min 99.60 % Al) supplied mainly as sheet, strip, foil, bus bar and tube.
1060 tempers and conditions
1060 is supplied in 14 conditions, soft to hard.
Compare all 14 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Annealed | Default choice for deep drawing, spinning, chemical-vessel lining, foil and conductor work where maximum ductility and conductivity are needed. | 28 | 70 | 43 | 19 HB | 62 % IACS |
As fabricated | Cheapest hot-worked plate or extruded bus bar where only conductivity and corrosion matter, not guaranteed mechanicals. | 32 | 75 | 30 | 20 HB | 62 % IACS |
Slightly strain hardened | European-market near-soft temper for straightened/levelled sheet and extrusions that still need good forming. | 32 | 72 | 32 | 20 HB | 62 % IACS |
Strain hardened from hot working only | Hot-rolled plate and extruded bus bar/tube where a guaranteed minimum strength is required without cold rolling. | 35 | 78 | 25 | 21 HB | 62 % IACS |
Strain hardened, as-fabricated plate with light cold work | Commercially pure aluminium plate supplied hot-worked with a small amount of incidental cold work, giving strength just above the annealed condition with excellent formability and conductivity. | 40 | 85 | 22 | 23 HB | 61 % IACS |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, quarter hard | Same strength class as H12 but with better ductility and flatness after a partial anneal — good for formed strip. | 70 | 85 | 18 | 23 HB | 61.5 % IACS |
Strain hardened, quarter hard | Light cold work for slightly stiffer sheet that still bends and draws readily. | 76 | 83 | 16 | 23 HB | 61.5 % IACS |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, half hard | The most common Chinese-market 1060 sheet temper: H14-level strength with noticeably better bend performance. | 80 | 95 | 14 | 26 HB | 61.5 % IACS |
Strain hardened, half hard | General-purpose cold-rolled sheet: stiffer and flatter than O, still weldable and bendable over moderate radii. | 90 | 97 | 12 | 26 HB | 61.5 % IACS |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, three-quarter hard | H16 strength with improved ductility; used for roll-formed profiles and stiffer panel strip. | 95 | 110 | 10 | 30 HB | 61 % IACS |
Strain hardened, three-quarter hard | Choose for flat panels and shallow-formed parts needing more stiffness and spring-back control. | 103 | 110 | 8 | 30 HB | 61 % IACS |
Strain hardened and partially annealed, full hard | Full-hard strip with slightly more residual ductility than H18; used for hard strip and fin stock. | 115 | 130 | 7 | 34 HB | 61 % IACS |
Strain hardened, full hard | Maximum work-hardened strength for flat strip, fin stock and foil stock; very limited bending. | 124 | 131 | 6 | 35 HB | 61 % IACS |
Strain hardened, extra hard | Heavily cold-rolled foil, capacitor and household foil stock, or hard-drawn wire; essentially non-formable. | 135 | 145 | 4 | 38 HB | 60.5 % IACS |
What is 1060?
1060 is a commercially pure wrought aluminium (min 99.60 % Al) supplied mainly as sheet, strip, foil, bus bar and tube. It is chosen for its very high electrical and thermal conductivity, excellent corrosion resistance in atmospheric and many chemical environments, superb formability and weldability, and bright anodizing/polishing response. Its limits are very low strength (it is not heat-treatable and only work-hardens modestly), poor machinability due to gumminess, and rapid softening above ~120–150 °C in strain-hardened tempers. 1060 has a density of 2.71 g/cm³ (0.0977 lb/in³), lighter than 54% of aluminum grades. It melts at 646°C (1,195 °F). 1060 has a yield strength of 28 MPa (4.06 ksi) and a tensile strength of 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) — weaker than 98% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 43% and the elastic modulus is 69 GPa (10 Msi).
What is 1060 used for?
- Bus bars and electrical connectors
- Chemical process equipment and liners
- Heat exchanger fin and tube
- Deep-drawn covers and vessels
- Foil, strip and shielding
- Reflector and bright trim sheet
- Formed cladding and lining panels
Advantages
- Ductile — tolerates forming and impact — 43%, better than 99% of aluminum grades
- Conducts heat well — 234 W/m·K (135.2 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 99% of aluminum grades
- High electrical conductivity — 62 % IACS, better than 99% of aluminum grades
- Readily welded — 95/100, better than 99% of aluminum grades
- Forms and bends easily — 97/100, better than 97% of aluminum grades
Limitations
- Low strength — 28 MPa (4.06 ksi), worse than 98% of aluminum grades
- Difficult to machine — 32/100, worse than 89% of aluminum grades
1060 properties
Typical room-temperature values; bars are the position among aluminum grades.
Physical3
1060 has a density of 2.71 g/cm³ (0.0977 lb/in³), lighter than 54% of aluminum grades. It melts at 646°C (1,195 °F).
Mechanical11
1060 has a yield strength of 28 MPa (4.06 ksi) and a tensile strength of 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) — weaker than 98% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 43% and the elastic modulus is 69 GPa (10 Msi).
Thermal6
1060 is rated for continuous service to 200°C (392 °F). It conducts heat at 234 W/m·K (135.2 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 99% of aluminum grades. Thermal expansion is 23.6 µm/m·K (13.1 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
1060 conducts electricity at 62 % IACS, better than 99% of aluminum grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is very good (72/100), better than 83% of aluminum grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 1060 takes about 205 MJ of energy and emits 12.5 kg of CO₂ — more than 76% of aluminum grades. Typical recycled content is 20%.
Manufacturability7
1060's machinability is poor (32/100, worse than 89% of aluminum grades); weldability excellent (95/100); formability excellent (97/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the aluminum family
Yield strength against density for every aluminum grade FabDigit runs. 1060 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with 1060
Is 1060 easy to machine?
Very gummy — use polished high-rake carbide, high surface speed, generous flood coolant or MQL, and sharp tools to avoid built-up edge and torn finish.
Can 1060 be welded?
Excellent with TIG/MIG using 1100 or 1188 filler; resistance and friction-stir welding also fine, and welds are essentially as strong as annealed base metal (H-temper HAZ softens to O).
Can 1060 be formed, bent or molded?
Outstanding for deep drawing, spinning, stamping and roll forming in O/H22 tempers; bend radii can approach zero t in O, but H16–H19 need generous radii or interstage annealing.
Manufacturability
The process limits FabDigit's quote engine applies to 1060. Design inside these and the part quotes instantly; outside them it routes to an engineer.
CNC machining
| Machinability | Fair32 / 100 |
|---|---|
| ISO material group | N.1 |
| Cutting speed (rough / finish) | 350 / 420 m/min |
| Minimum wall | 0.5 mm |
| Minimum internal radius | 1 mm |
| Drill depth limit | 8× diameter |
| Best surface (machined / polished) | Ra 0.8 / — |
| Hardenable after machining | No |
Sheet metal
| Formability | Excellent97 / 100 |
|---|---|
| Weldability | Excellent95 / 100 |
| Bendable | Yes |
| Minimum bend radius | 0.5× thickness |
| Spring-back | Low |
| Welding processes | MIG, TIG, SPOT, LASER |
1060 chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| Si | ≤ 0.25 | 0.08 |
| Fe | ≤ 0.35 | 0.2 |
| Cu | ≤ 0.05 | 0.01 |
| Mn | ≤ 0.03 | 0.01 |
| Mg | ≤ 0.03 | 0.01 |
| Zn | ≤ 0.05 | 0.01 |
| V | ≤ 0.05 | 0.01 |
| Ti | ≤ 0.03 | 0.01 |
| Others (each)no total limit specified for 1060 | ≤ 0.03 | |
| Alminimum aluminium content defines the grade | ≥ 99.6 (balance) |
What surface finishes work on 1060?
Takes bright dip, clear and hard anodize very well thanks to high purity; also easy to polish, brush, paint and powder coat, though the soft surface scratches readily.
Surface treatments FabDigit runs on aluminum parts — pick them in the quote configurator or call them out on the drawing. Each links to its datasheet in the surface-finish library (thickness, specs, call-out, material verdicts).
Passivation
Conversion Coating
PVD Coating
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to Aluminum 1060 in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- UNS
- A91060
- Aluminum Association
- AA1060
- EN / DIN / Werkstoff-Nr.
- Al99.6AW-1060AW 1060
- JIS
- A1060
How much does 1060 cost?
1060 is a budget-cost aluminum ($), cheaper than about 99% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
1060 — frequently asked
What is 1060 used for?
1060 is typically used for bus bars and electrical connectors, chemical process equipment and liners, heat exchanger fin and tube, deep-drawn covers and vessels, foil, strip and shielding and reflector and bright trim sheet. In short: high purity; bus bar grade.
What is the yield strength of 1060?
1060 has a typical yield strength of 28 MPa (4.06 ksi) and a tensile strength of 70 MPa (10.2 ksi) — weaker than 98% of aluminum grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 14 listed tempers.
Is 1060 easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated poor (32/100, worse than 89% of aluminum grades). Very gummy — use polished high-rake carbide, high surface speed, generous flood coolant or MQL, and sharp tools to avoid built-up edge and torn finish.
Can 1060 be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated excellent (95/100). Excellent with TIG/MIG using 1100 or 1188 filler; resistance and friction-stir welding also fine, and welds are essentially as strong as annealed base metal (H-temper HAZ softens to O).
What surface finishes work on 1060?
Takes bright dip, clear and hard anodize very well thanks to high purity; also easy to polish, brush, paint and powder coat, though the soft surface scratches readily.
Can 1060 be formed, bent or molded?
Outstanding for deep drawing, spinning, stamping and roll forming in O/H22 tempers; bend radii can approach zero t in O, but H16–H19 need generous radii or interstage annealing.
What is the maximum service temperature of 1060?
1060 is rated for continuous use to about 200°C (392 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
How much does 1060 cost?
1060 is a budget-cost aluminum ($), cheaper than about 99% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Can FabDigit make parts in 1060?
Yes — 1060 is available for CNC machining and sheet metal with instant online pricing. Upload a STEP file to get a price and a DFM check.
Sources
- International Alloy Designations and Chemical Composition Limits for Wrought Aluminum (Teal Sheets) — The Aluminum Association (2018)
- ASTM B209 / B209M — Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate — ASTM International (2021)
- EN 573-3 / EN 485-2 Aluminium and aluminium alloys — CEN (2019)
- ASM Handbook Vol.2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- ASM Specialty Handbook: Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys — ASM International (1993)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.