Neith Metals is a prominent manufacturer and supplier located in Cairo, Egypt, with a focus on producing top-notch Aluminium 6061 forgings. Known for its precision engineering and dependable performance, Neith Metals caters to a variety of industrial sectors both locally and globally. The company utilizes cutting-edge forging technology and rigorous quality control measures to ensure that their components meet international standards. Aluminium 6061 is celebrated for its impressive strength-to-weight ratio, resistance to corrosion, and versatility, making it a go-to choice for demanding applications. Neith Metals is dedicated to innovation, prioritizing customer satisfaction, and providing exceptional aluminium forging solutions that adapt to the changing needs of modern industries.
Aluminium 6061 forgings are primarily made up of aluminium (about 97.9%), along with essential alloying elements like magnesium (1.0%), silicon (0.6%), copper (0.28%), and chromium (0.2%). This alloy boasts remarkable mechanical properties, featuring a tensile strength of roughly 290 MPa and a yield strength of around 240 MPa in the T6 temper. It shows good fatigue resistance, moderate corrosion resistance, and excellent machinability. The material can be heat-treated and offers a well-rounded mix of strength, workability, and weldability, making it perfect for structural and high-performance applications that require lightweight and durable metal components.
Standards : ASTM B247, B247
Temper : H14
Specification : DIN, ASTM, BS and all International Standards
Flat bar blocks : up to 27″ width and 15,000 lbs.
Cylinders and sleeves : up to 50″ maximum O.D. and 65″ maximum length
Discs and hubs : up to 50″ diameter and 20,000 lbs.
Rolled, hand forged or mandrel forged rings : up to 84″ maximum O.D. and 40″ maximum length
Rounds, shafts and step shafts : up to 144″ maximum length and 20,000 lbs.
| Mn | Si | Cr | Cu | Fe | Zn | Al | Mg | Ti | Other Each/Total |
| 0.15 | 0.4-0.8 | 0.15-0.35 | 0.15-0.4 | 0.7 | 0.25 | Remainder | 0.8-1.2 | 0.15 | 0.005/0.15 |
| Tensile Strengtd (PSI) | Yield Strengtd (PSI) | Shear Strengtd (PSI) | Elongation in 2″ | Brinell Hardness |
| 45,000 | 40,000 | 31,000 | 12 | 95 |
| UNS | EN | DIN | ISO | BS (OLD) | USA | WNR |
| A96061 | AW-AlMg1SiCu EN AW-6061 | AlMgSiCu | AlMg1SiCu | HE20 | AA6061 | 3.3211 |
Aluminum 6061 offers excellent strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, machinability, weldability, and thermal conductivity, making it ideal for custom forgings in aerospace, automotive, and structural applications.
Aluminum 6061 is not ideal for high-temperature forging due to its lower melting point and limited high-temperature strength. It is better suited for structural applications, not extreme heat environments.
Aluminum 6061's workability allows for easier forging, as it has good formability, high strength, and excellent machinability. It requires careful temperature control to avoid cracking during the forging process.
Aluminium 6061 forgings find their way into a wide range of industries thanks to their strength, corrosion resistance, and lightweight characteristics. You’ll commonly see them in aerospace components like aircraft fittings and structural parts, automotive parts such as suspension arms and drive shafts, as well as marine fittings and frames. In construction, they’re used for bridges, pipelines, and structural connectors. This alloy is also great for sports equipment, electronics enclosures, and industrial machinery. Its superb machinability and weldability make it ideal for crafting complex, high-performance parts where reliability and durability are key.






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Neith Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Alexandria, Egypt
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