Aluminium 6060/ 3,3206/ Al Mg Si 0,5 - thick plate

[drodrig]

Hi there,

We have some cooling shells we use with ethanol as a coolant.

Because its thermal conductivity and resistance to corrosion we have selected the Alu 6060 (Aluminium 6060/ 3,3206/ Al Mg Si 0,5)

The problem we are having is finding thick plates (60mm - 2.4inches)

We are based in Germany but we could get it from any place

Does anybody know where to get it?

thanks
regards,

 

[WKTaylor]

drodrig...

Typically I'd say you would have to arrange a special production [mill] 'run' of the 6060-( ) plate with a reputable raw-aluminum producer.

However, I searched 6060 in several of my normal resources and found VERY FEW specifications... all non-US. ALSO, ALL of the specifications [that quickly I found] were for extruded profiles... NO plate what-so-ever.

Now, IF You were specifying 6061... how many tons do You need...?

Regards, Wil Taylor

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[drodrig]

It seems not easy to find

I just need like 1-2 m2 (10-20 square feet) of the plates with 60mm

6060 was chosen because its good thermal conductivity and alcohol corrosion resistance, would the 6061 be good?

cheers,

 

[WKTaylor]

drodrig...

Your call. Suggestion...

A clue from the past... when many factors collide, and present an analytical or logistical quandary... in this case a material selection VS a fluid environment VS availability... especially for a unique requirement that may be critical{?]... then suggest You get sample materials and do realistic lab TESTING.

CAUTION. IF fluid is flowing and/or subjected to potential air intrusion, or other contaminates... then introduce those elements for a realistic test.

NOTE. Aluminum extruded bars/shapes, under specific circumstances [by a reputable process/vendor], can be friction stir welded together to essentially make a plate. RE AWS D17.3. Aerospace companies are creating monolithic sheet/plate parts this way.

Regards, Wil Taylor

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[SwinnyGG]

6060 is difficult to find in plate form because it is most commonly used for extrusions.

The closest composition you're going to find in simple plate form is likely 6063- I would investigate sourcing 6063 instead, if it meets your requirements.

 

[drodrig]

I checked the 6063, it is also fine, but also not available in plates 60mm thick

thanks to everybody

 

[SwinnyGG]

Buy thicker bars and mill them?

60mm is not a standard plate thickness available off the shelf.

 

[drodrig]

it should have on the other dimensions at least 300mm. the only option I found is the 6082

 

[hendersdc]

MIC 6 cast plate could be an option, you can find thicknesses up to 4". You will take a hit on the thermal conductivity vs 6063 though.

 

[drodrig]

Looks like a nice option, but the thermal conductivity is like 30% lower
thanks