Aluminum 8006 vs 8030
Aluminum · grade comparison
Aluminum 8006 and 8030 are both aluminum grades. 8006 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 130 MPa (18.9 ksi) against 35 MPa (5.08 ksi) for 8030, about 3.7 times as much; tensile strength follows at 155 MPa (22.5 ksi) vs 85 MPa (12.3 ksi). In exchange, 8030 is the more ductile: elongation 25% versus 10% for 8006, and 8006 is harder (45 HB vs 23 HB). 8030 runs hotter in service (150°C vs 120°C continuous) and 8030 conducts heat better (229 W/m·K vs 185 W/m·K). On the shop floor, 8006 machines more easily (fair vs poor), 8030 welds better (excellent vs very good), and 8006 sits in a lower cost tier (budget, $) than 8030 (standard, $$).
8006Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
8030Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
8006 vs 8030: 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.
Bulk Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Reduction in Area
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 69 GPa10 Msi · Shear Modulus 26 GPa3.8 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Same in both: Density 2.71 g/cm³0.1 lb/in³
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 900 J/kg·K0.21 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 23.6 µm/m·K13.1 µin/in·°F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 62 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Polishability
Castability
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 30% · Brazeability / Solderability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 200 MJ/kg85,985 BTU/lb
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Same in both: Specific Stiffness (E / density) 25.5 MN·m/kg
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.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | 8006 | 8030 |
|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal | Yes | — |
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $ Budget | $$ Standard |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
| Anodizing Type II | Yes | — |
| Cerakote | Yes | — |
| Chem Film (Alodine) | Yes | — |
| E-Coating | Yes | — |
| Electropolishing | Yes | — |
| Hard Anodize Type III w/ PTFE | Yes | — |
| Hard Anodizing Type III | Yes | — |
| Nickel Plating | Yes | — |
| PTFE Coating | Yes | — |
| Painting | Yes | — |
| Powder Coating | Yes | — |
They share 4 finishes: Electroless Nickel (EN), Epoxy Coating, Gold Plating, Silver Plating.
8006 vs 8030 — frequently asked
Is 8006 stronger than 8030?
Yes. 8006 has a typical yield strength of 130 MPa (18.9 ksi) against 35 MPa (5.08 ksi) for 8030 — about 3.7 times as much. Tensile strength is 155 MPa (22.5 ksi) vs 85 MPa (12.3 ksi).
Which is cheaper, 8006 or 8030?
8006 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the budget tier ($) while 8030 is standard ($$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Which is easier to machine, 8006 or 8030?
8006. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against poor (25/100) for 8030; for welding the order is 8030 first (excellent, 85/100) then 8006 (very good, 70/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 8006 and 8030 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.