# Aluminum 6063-T5

> The cosmetic-finish aluminum: silky anodized surfaces for consumer-facing parts.

- Category: Aluminum Alloys → wrought-6xxx
- HTML page: https://fabvector.com/materials/aluminum-6063 (Portuguese: https://fabvector.com/pt/materials/aluminum-6063)
- Price index: $ (1–5, 6061-T6 = $)

## Mechanical properties (typical values, not certified minimums)

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 186 MPa |
| Yield strength | 145 MPa |
| Hardness | 60 HB |
| Density | 2.69 g/cm³ |
| Machinability | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Corrosion resistance | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |

## When to choose it

Specify 6063 when the part will be seen and touched: its fine grain anodizes clearer and more uniformly than 6061, and thermal conductivity is the best of the 6xxx series.

## When to look elsewhere

Avoid for load-bearing structure — at 145 MPa yield it is roughly half as strong as 6061. Carry the load in 6061 and reserve 6063 for the visible skin.

## Typical applications

- Consumer device housings and bezels
- Heat sinks and LED lighting enclosures
- Decorative trim and control panels

## Compatible surface finishes

- [As-Machined](https://fabvector.com/md/finishes/as-machined)
- [Anodizing Type II (Clear)](https://fabvector.com/md/finishes/anodizing-type-ii)
- [Anodizing Type II (Dyed)](https://fabvector.com/md/finishes/anodizing-type-ii-color)
- [Hardcoat Anodizing Type III](https://fabvector.com/md/finishes/hardcoat-anodizing-type-iii)
- [Chromate Conversion (Alodine / Chem Film)](https://fabvector.com/md/finishes/chromate-conversion)
- [Bead Blasting](https://fabvector.com/md/finishes/bead-blasting)
- [Brushed Finish](https://fabvector.com/md/finishes/brushed-finish)
- [Powder Coating](https://fabvector.com/md/finishes/powder-coating)
- [Wet Painting](https://fabvector.com/md/finishes/wet-painting)
- [Vibratory Tumbling](https://fabvector.com/md/finishes/vibratory-tumbling)
- [Laser Marking](https://fabvector.com/md/finishes/laser-marking)

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