Aluminum ER4010-T4 vs ER4010-T6
Aluminum · ER4010 temper comparison
ER4010-T4 and ER4010-T6 are two conditions of the same aluminum grade, ER4010: T4 (solution heat treated and naturally aged) versus T6 (solution heat treated and artificially aged). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. ER4010-T6 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 215 MPa (31.2 ksi) against 125 MPa (18.1 ksi) for ER4010-T4, about 72% more; tensile strength follows at 285 MPa (41.3 ksi) vs 230 MPa (33.4 ksi). In exchange, ER4010-T4 is the more ductile: elongation 10% versus 5% for ER4010-T6, and ER4010-T6 is harder (80 HB vs 60 HB). ER4010-T6 runs hotter in service (150°C vs 120°C continuous). On the shop floor, ER4010-T6 machines more easily (good vs fair).
ER4010-T4Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
ER4010-T6Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
ER4010-T4 vs ER4010-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
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 72 GPa10.4 Msi · Shear Modulus 27 GPa3.9 Msi · Bulk Modulus 70 GPa10.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 2.67 g/cm³0.1 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 557°C1,035 °F · Liquidus Temperature 613°C1,135 °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) 21.5 µm/m·K11.9 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).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.83 V · Corrosion Resistance 62 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Weldability 92 / 100 · Castability 90 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 30 / 100 · Polishability 45 / 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 1,150 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.
ER4010-T4 vs ER4010-T6 — frequently asked
Is ER4010-T6 stronger than ER4010-T4?
Yes. ER4010-T6 has a typical yield strength of 215 MPa (31.2 ksi) against 125 MPa (18.1 ksi) for ER4010-T4 — about 72% more. Tensile strength is 285 MPa (41.3 ksi) vs 230 MPa (33.4 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, T4 or T6?
AW is the default ER4010 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither T4 nor T6). 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, ER4010-T4 or ER4010-T6?
ER4010-T6. Its machinability rates good (65/100) against fair (50/100) for ER4010-T4.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in ER4010-T4 and ER4010-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.