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 |
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 |