Aluminum 6110A-O vs 6110A-T6
Aluminum · 6110A temper comparison
6110A-O and 6110A-T6 are two conditions of the same aluminum grade, 6110A: O (annealed) versus T6 (solution heat treated and artificially aged). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 6110A-T6 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 355 MPa (51.5 ksi) against 65 MPa (9.43 ksi) for 6110A-O, about 5.5 times as much; tensile strength follows at 385 MPa (55.8 ksi) vs 130 MPa (18.9 ksi). In exchange, 6110A-O is the more ductile: elongation 24% versus 11% for 6110A-T6, and 6110A-T6 is harder (115 HB vs 40 HB). 6110A-O runs hotter in service (200°C vs 150°C continuous) and 6110A-O conducts heat better (190 W/m·K vs 160 W/m·K). On the shop floor, 6110A-T6 machines more easily (good vs poor).
6110A-OChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
6110A-T6Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
6110A-O vs 6110A-T6: 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
Shear Strength
Hardness, Brinell
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 70 GPa10.2 Msi · Shear Modulus 26.4 GPa3.8 Msi · Bulk Modulus 70 GPa10.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33 · Reduction in Area 30% · Compressive Strength 360 MPa52.2 ksi · Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit) 110 MPa16 ksi · Fracture Toughness (K_IC) 27 MPa·√m24.6 ksi·√in · Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT) 14 J10.3 ft·lbf · Hardness, Rockwell B 68 HRB · Hardness, Vickers 125 HV
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 2.71 g/cm³0.1 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 585°C1,085 °F · Liquidus Temperature 650°C1,202 °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 895 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).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.75 V · Corrosion Resistance 55 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 50% · Weldability 65 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 35 / 100 · Polishability 60 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 200 MJ/kg85,985 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 12.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 1,200 L/kg144 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 30%
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.
6110A-O vs 6110A-T6 — frequently asked
Is 6110A-T6 stronger than 6110A-O?
Yes. 6110A-T6 has a typical yield strength of 355 MPa (51.5 ksi) against 65 MPa (9.43 ksi) for 6110A-O — about 5.5 times as much. Tensile strength is 385 MPa (55.8 ksi) vs 130 MPa (18.9 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, O or T6?
T6 is the default 6110A 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, 6110A-O or 6110A-T6?
6110A-T6. Its machinability rates good (60/100) against poor (30/100) for 6110A-O.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 6110A-O and 6110A-T6 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.