General Information for Aluminium 6063
| Material Group |
N - Non-Ferrous (Aluminum, Brass, Plastic) |
| Tensile Strength |
200 [N/mm^2] |
| Machinability Range |
270% |
Equivalent International Designations for Aluminium 6063
| Standard |
Name |
| SAE |
6063 |
| WNR |
3.3206 |
| DIN |
AlMgSi0,5 |
| BS |
H9 |
| ANFOR |
A-GS |
| UNI |
3569 |
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Chemical Composition for Aluminium 6063
| Element |
Amount |
| Magnesium (Mg) |
0.45~0.9% |
| Iron (Fe) |
0.35% |
| Chromium (Cr) |
0.1% |
| Copper (Cu) |
0.1% |
| Silicon (Si) |
0.2~0.6% |
| Manganese (Mn) |
0.1% |
| Aluminum (Al) |
rem% |
| Zinc (Zn) |
0.1% |
| Titanium (Ti) |
0.1% |
Cutting Speeds Recomendations for Aluminium 6063
| Application |
Vc (m/min) |
Vc (SFM) |
| Turning |
510-690 |
1670-2260 |
| Milling |
640-865 |
2100-2840 |
| Parting |
340-460 |
1120-1510 |
| Grooving |
425-575 |
1390-1890 |
| Drilling |
215-290 |
710-950 |
Important! The speed estimation is given for an ideal situation:
- Most suitable carbide grade
- Stable tool clamping
- Stable workpiece clamping
- Good quality raw material
- A short overhang of the cutting tool.
- Nominal hardness of the material.
- etc.
Recommended Carbide Grades for Aluminium 6063
Grade for Turning
| Grade |
Coating |
Apps Range |
05 |
10 |
15 |
20 |
25 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
45 |
| FM CARBIDE |
| FM524 |
CVD |
N05 - N10 |
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| FM2533 |
CVD |
N15 |
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| CANELA |
| KM15 |
Uncoated |
N05 - N10 |
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| ZR10 |
PVD |
N05- N10 |
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| ISCAR |
| IC20 |
Uncoated |
N05 - N30 |
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| Seco |
| KX |
Uncoated |
N05 - N30 |
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| KENNAMETAL |
| KC5410 |
PVD |
N05 - N20 |
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| K313 |
Uncoated |
N10 - N35 |
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| SANDVIK |
| H10 |
Uncoated |
N05 - N30 |
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| TUNGALOY |
| KS05F |
uncoated |
N05 - N10 |
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| TH10 |
uncoated |
N10 - N20 |
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| WALTER |
| WN10 |
Uncoated |
N05 - N20 |
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| MITSUBISHI |
| HTI10 |
Uncoated |
N05 - N30 |
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| SUMITOMO |
| H1 |
Uncoated |
N10 - N30 |
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Grade for Parting Off
| Grade |
Coating |
Apps Range |
05 |
10 |
15 |
20 |
25 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
45 |
| FM CARBIDE |
| FM2543 |
CVD |
N20 |
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| FM2553 |
CVD |
N30 |
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| CANELA |
| KM15 |
Uncoated |
N15 |
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| SANDVIK |
| GC4325 |
CVD |
N10 - N20 |
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| GC1135 |
PVD |
N20 - N40 |
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| ISCAR |
| IC20 |
Uncoated |
N05 - N30 |
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| SECO |
| HX |
Uncoated |
N10 - N30 |
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| KENNAMETAL |
| KCU10 |
PVD |
N05 - N20 |
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| KCU25 |
PVD |
N20 - N30 |
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| WALTER |
| WN13 |
Uncoated |
N05 - N20 |
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| TUNGALOY |
| TH10 |
uncoated |
N10 - N20 |
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| MITSUBISHI |
| HTI10 |
Uncoated |
N05 - N30 |
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Grade for Grooving
| Grade |
Coating |
Apps Range |
05 |
10 |
15 |
20 |
25 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
45 |
| FM CARBIDE |
| FM2533 |
CVD |
N10 |
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| CANELA |
| KM15 |
Uncoated |
N15 |
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| SANDVIK |
| GC1125 |
PVD |
N10 - N35 |
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| H10 |
Uncoated |
N10 - N30 |
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| ISCAR |
| IC20 |
Uncoated |
N05 - N30 |
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| KENNAMETAL |
| K313 |
Uncoated |
N10 - N30 |
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| WALTER |
| WN13 |
Uncoated |
N05 - N20 |
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| SECO |
| 883 |
Uncoated |
N05 - N30 |
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| TUNGALOY |
| KS05F |
uncoated |
N05 - N10 |
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| TH10 |
uncoated |
N10 - N20 |
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| MITSUBISHI |
| HTI10 |
Uncoated |
N05 - N30 |
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Grade for Milling (Indexable)
| Grade |
Coating |
Apps Range |
05 |
10 |
15 |
20 |
25 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
45 |
| FM CARBIDE |
| FM125 |
PVD |
N15-N35 |
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| CANELA |
| ZR10 |
PVD & CVD |
N05 |
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| SANDVIK |
| H10 |
Uncoated |
N05 - N15 |
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| H13A |
Uncoated |
N15 - N30 |
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| ISCAR |
| IC08 |
Uncoated |
N05 - N20 |
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| H13A |
Uncoated |
N15 - N30 |
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| KENNAMETAL |
| KC410M (KC510M) |
PVD |
N05 - N15 |
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| KC422M (KC522M) |
PVD |
N20 - N30 |
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| WALTER |
| WXN15 |
PVD |
N05 - N25 |
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| SECO |
| H15 |
Uncoated |
N05 - N20 |
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| H25 |
Uncoated |
N10 - N35 |
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| MITSUBISHI |
| HTI10 |
Uncoated |
N05 - N20 |
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| TF15 |
Uncoated |
N15 - N35 |
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| SUMITOMO |
| DL1000 |
DLC |
N05 - N25 |
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| DL2000 |
DLC |
N05 - N30 |
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| H1 |
Uncoated |
N15 - N30 |
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| H20 |
Uncoated |
N20 - N35 |
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| YG-1 |
| 200 |
PVD & CVD |
N05 |
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Recommended Insert Cutting Edge Geometry for Aluminium 6063
| Honing Size |
0.00-0.01 mm / 0.000-0.000" |
| Rake Angle |
15° -25° |
| Land Angle |
Positive |
| Land Width |
0.05-0.10 mm / 0.002-0.004" |
| Ground Insert |
Highly Recommended |
| Polished top |
Recommended |
