[TowerTalk] Grading of Aluminum

[Tom Hellem]

Gentlemen:
Can someone tell me what is the difference between 6061-T6 and 6063-T832
grades of aluminum? Texas Towers advertises both grades and says they have
equal yield strengths of 40,000 psi. We are considering the construction of
a beam antenna.

Can anyone recommend a handbook or manual which explains all the different
grades of aluminum and maybe also tells what the manufacturers produce and
all the various sizes of tubing, channel, angle, etc. It seems to me there
must be some sort of reference manual out there.

Thanks to all.
Tom K0SN
Porterfield, WI


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