Product Description: Aluminum Alloy EN AW 6026LF
Aluminum alloy EN AW 6026LF is a high-performance wrought aluminum alloy from the Al-Mg-Si series, developed as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional free-machining alloys containing lead. The material combines high strength, excellent machinability, and good corrosion resistance.
General Technical Characteristics
EN AW 6026LF alloy offers an excellent combination of mechanical properties, manufacturability, and environmental compatibility. Due to its lead-free composition, the material meets modern environmental requirements and is suitable for the production of high-precision components.
Key properties:
- excellent machinability;
- good mechanical strength;
- high corrosion resistance;
- environmentally friendly composition;
- good anodizing characteristics.
Chemical Composition
The alloy contains:
- Aluminum (Al) – base element;
- Magnesium (Mg) – for increased strength;
- Silicon (Si) – for improved mechanical properties;
- Manganese (Mn) – for structural stability;
- Iron (Fe) – in controlled amounts;
- Bismuth (Bi) and Tin (Sn) – for enhanced machinability.
This composition provides an optimal balance of strength and processing performance.
Mechanical Properties
The alloy demonstrates:
- good tensile strength;
- high machining accuracy;
- dimensional stability of finished parts;
- good fatigue resistance;
- reliable long-term performance.
Applications
Aluminum alloy EN AW 6026LF is used for manufacturing:
- precision turned components;
- fittings and connectors;
- hydraulic system parts;
- automotive components;
- fastening elements;
- general engineering parts.
The material is widely used in mechanical engineering, automotive manufacturing, electrical industries, and precision component production.
Features
Key advantages include:
- lead-free composition;
- excellent performance on automatic machining equipment;
- high corrosion resistance;
- good anodizing capability;
- compliance with RoHS and ELV environmental requirements.
Supply Formats and Standards
The material is supplied as:
- bars;
- round billets;
- profiles;
- special semi-finished products.
Complies with standards:
- EN AW 6026LF
- EN 573
- EN 755
Aluminum alloy EN AW 6026LF is a modern environmentally friendly material for manufacturing high-precision components where excellent machinability, strength, corrosion resistance, and compliance with current environmental regulations are essential.
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