Aluminum 6063A-T1 vs 6063A-T5
Aluminum · 6063A temper comparison
6063A-T1 and 6063A-T5 are two conditions of the same aluminum grade, 6063A: T1 (cooled from hot working and naturally aged) versus T5 (cooled from hot working and artificially aged). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 6063A-T5 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 175 MPa (25.4 ksi) against 85 MPa (12.3 ksi) for 6063A-T1, about 106% more; tensile strength follows at 215 MPa (31.2 ksi) vs 140 MPa (20.3 ksi). In exchange, 6063A-T1 is the more ductile: elongation 18% versus 10% for 6063A-T5, and 6063A-T5 is harder (70 HB vs 45 HB). 6063A-T5 runs hotter in service (150°C vs 120°C continuous).
6063A-T1Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
6063A-T5Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
6063A-T1 vs 6063A-T5: 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)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 69.5 GPa10.1 Msi · Shear Modulus 26 GPa3.8 Msi · Bulk Modulus 69 GPa10 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 2.69 g/cm³0.1 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 615°C1,139 °F · Liquidus Temperature 655°C1,211 °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 900 J/kg·K0.21 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 23.4 µm/m·K13 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 393 J/g169 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
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Castability 35 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 55 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 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 35%
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.
6063A-T1 vs 6063A-T5 — frequently asked
Is 6063A-T5 stronger than 6063A-T1?
Yes. 6063A-T5 has a typical yield strength of 175 MPa (25.4 ksi) against 85 MPa (12.3 ksi) for 6063A-T1 — about 106% more. Tensile strength is 215 MPa (31.2 ksi) vs 140 MPa (20.3 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, T1 or T5?
T6 is the default 6063A condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither T1 nor T5). 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, 6063A-T1 or 6063A-T5?
6063A-T5, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 44/100 against 35/100 for 6063A-T1; for welding the order is 6063A-T1 first (excellent, 90/100) then 6063A-T5 (excellent, 85/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 6063A-T1 and 6063A-T5 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.