# MIC-6 Cast Aluminum Plate

> The flatness specialist: stress-relieved cast plate that will not move when you machine it.

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

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

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | ~166 MPa |
| Yield strength | ~105 MPa |
| Hardness | ~65 HB |
| Density | 2.70 g/cm³ |
| Machinability | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Corrosion resistance | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |

## When to choose it

Choose MIC-6 for large flat plates that must stay flat: the cast, stress-relieved structure machines freely with virtually no distortion — unlike rolled 6061 plate, which can bow when one face is machined away.

## When to look elsewhere

Not a structural alloy — tensile strength is roughly half of 6061-T6, and the porous cast surface limits dyed anodizing quality. Use it for plates and bases, not loaded brackets.

## Typical applications

- Vacuum chucks and inspection base plates
- Semiconductor equipment platforms
- Optical breadboards and instrument bases
- Automation fixture plates

## Compatible surface finishes

- [As-Machined](https://fabvector.com/md/finishes/as-machined)
- [Anodizing Type II (Clear)](https://fabvector.com/md/finishes/anodizing-type-ii)
- [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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