[TowerTalk] Grading of Aluminum

[Bill Coleman AA4LR]

On 5/11/00 6:43 PM, Tom Hellem at redpines@cybrzn.com wrote:

>Can someone tell me what is the difference between 6061-T6 and 6063-T832
>grades of aluminum?

6061-T6 is the most common structural aluminum alloy. It makes excellent 
antenna material. 6063-T832 is slightly harder.

I'd use whichever you can get cheaper.

Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL        Mail: aa4lr@radio.org
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