Aluminum 354.0-F vs 354.0-T61
Aluminum · 354.0 temper comparison
354.0-F and 354.0-T61 are two conditions of the same aluminum grade, 354.0: F (as fabricated) versus T61 (T6 variant, underaged). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 354.0-T61 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 255 MPa (37 ksi) against 115 MPa (16.7 ksi) for 354.0-F, about 122% more; tensile strength follows at 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) vs 200 MPa (29 ksi). 354.0-T61 is harder — 100 HB against 70 HB for 354.0-F — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. 354.0-T61 runs hotter in service (175°C vs 150°C continuous). On the shop floor, 354.0-T61 machines more easily (good vs fair).
354.0-T61Choose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
354.0-F vs 354.0-T61: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all aluminum grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all aluminum grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 74 GPa10.7 Msi · Shear Modulus 27.5 GPa4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 72 GPa10.4 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33 · Elongation at Break 3%
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 2.71 g/cm³0.1 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 538°C1,000 °F · Liquidus Temperature 599°C1,110 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 963 J/kg·K0.23 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 21 µm/m·K11.7 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 389 J/g167 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.78 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Same in both: Formability (cold) 8 / 100 · Castability 88 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 25 / 100 · Polishability 50 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 205 MJ/kg88,134 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 12.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 1,150 L/kg138 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 20%
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every aluminum grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
354.0-F vs 354.0-T61 — frequently asked
Is 354.0-T61 stronger than 354.0-F?
Yes. 354.0-T61 has a typical yield strength of 255 MPa (37 ksi) against 115 MPa (16.7 ksi) for 354.0-F — about 122% more. Tensile strength is 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) vs 200 MPa (29 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, F or T61?
T61 is the default 354.0 condition in the FabDigit quote flow. The other condition is available on request or by drawing note — specify it in the material field or the part notes and the quote is priced for it.
Which is easier to machine, 354.0-F or 354.0-T61?
354.0-T61. Its machinability rates good (62/100) against fair (50/100) for 354.0-F.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 354.0-F and 354.0-T61 side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.
Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.