ali grades explained

[lovingit]

hi there all im after some 15mm ali hex bar but need to make sure i get a good grade as its for a suspension linkage ive seen this
http://www.clickmetal.co.uk/Angle-T...r/p-16-7-10/?gclid=COSvlvry4qcCFYFB4Qod9GAW8A

but to be honest dont know if its good enough for what i want can anyone help explain please

 

[Pete.]

You can compare the mechainical properties, as well as just about all other properties, of aluminium alloys right here:

http://aluminium.matter.org.uk/aluselect/09_mech_browse.asp

 

[hotrodder]

The link that Pete posted is one of the best aluminium resources out there, worth bookmarking. Bear in mind that not all grades are commonly available and product form (sheet, plate, extrusion etc) narrows the options further.

For hex bar you typically get a choice of 6082-T6 or 6082-T6 (good compromise of strength, machinability and weldability) and maybe 2011-T3 (free machining, not suitable for welding).