6063 T6 Temper
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Aerospace Alloy // Precision Extruded
SKU: MFD-ALU-2024

Engineered
Lightness.

The same alloy that frames aircraft. Extruded into complex geometries that maximize strength while minimizing material. Anodized to resist time itself. This is aerospace engineering, grounded.

Alloy Grade 6063-T6
Weight Savings 65% vs Steel
Corrosion Rating Excellent
Finish Warranty Lifetime
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X:0 Y:0 X:100 Y:100 01 — Extrusion
01 • The Aerospace Extrusion

Geometry is Strength

Complex internal ribbing creates strength without mass. Watch how a simple billet becomes engineered precision.

6 ft — 5.5" — 0.75"
Wall: 0.060"
6063-T6 Alloy
5.5" 0.75"
72" (6 ft) 5.5" 0.75"
Profile Drawing
Rib Structure
3D Extrusion
01

Billet Heating

6063 aluminum billet heated to 900°F. Soft enough to flow, rigid enough for precision.

02

Die Extrusion

2,000 tons of force push molten aluminum through hardened steel die. Profile emerges.

03

T6 Tempering

Solution heat treatment + artificial aging. Doubles tensile strength to 31,000 PSI.

04

Anodizing

Electrochemical process grows protective oxide layer. Color infused at molecular level.

X:0 Y:0 X:100 Y:100 02 — Alloy
02 • Material Science

6063-T6
The Architectural Alloy

Not all aluminum is equal. 6063-T6 is specifically engineered for architectural applications—optimized for extrusion, superior surface finish, and excellent corrosion resistance in coastal environments.

Tensile Strength
31,000 PSI
Yield Strength
25,000 PSI
Density
0.097 lb/in³
Melting Point
1,200 °F
13 Al Aluminum 26.982
Al 97.5%
Aluminum 97.5%
Magnesium 0.7%
Silicon 0.5%
X:0 Y:0 X:100 Y:100 03 — Profiles
03 • Profile Engineering

Engineered Geometries

Each profile shape optimized for specific structural requirements. Strength where needed, material removed where not.

Square Tube
Maximum torsional rigidity. Primary structural members for posts and rails.
4" — 4" — 0.125" wall
Rectangular Tube
Optimized for horizontal spans. Higher moment of inertia in load direction.
2" — 4" — 0.100" wall
Picket Profile
Slim aesthetic with hollow core. 60% weight reduction vs solid bar.
1" — 1" — 0.062" wall
C-Channel
Panel mounting rails. Concealed fastener channels for clean aesthetic.
1.5" — 3" — 0.080" wall
T-Profile
Structural intersection joints. Simplified corner assembly.
2" — 2" — 0.125" wall
Privacy Board
Wide-format privacy panels. Internal ribs prevent oil-canning.
6 ft — 5.5" — 0.75" — 0.060" wall
X:0 Y:0 X:100 Y:100 04 — Finishes
04 • Anodized Finishes

Color at the Molecular Level

Anodizing doesn't coat—it transforms. The aluminum oxide layer is grown from the metal itself. Color penetrates, not coats.

Clear Anodized
AA-M10C22A31
Black
AA-M10C22A44
Dark Bronze
AA-M10C22A42
Medium Bronze
AA-M10C22A43
Champagne
AA-M10C22A41
Hartford Green
AA-C22A32
White
PC-RAL9003
Graphite
PC-RAL7024
Navy
PC-RAL5011
Burgundy
PC-RAL3005
X:0 Y:0 X:100 Y:100 05 — Weight
05 • Strength-to-Weight

The Physics of Less

Same strength. 65% less weight. That's not marketing—it's material science.

Aluminum
2.8 lb/ft
4" — 4" tube, 0.125" wall
Steel
8.2 lb/ft
4" — 4" tube, 0.120" wall
Cedar
5.4 lb/ft
4" — 4" solid
X:0 Y:0 X:100 Y:100 06 — Corrosion
06 • Corrosion Immunity

Built for
Coastal Assault

San Diego's salt air destroys steel. Aluminum forms a self-healing oxide layer that actually protects better over time. Add anodizing, and you have materials-science-level corrosion immunity.

3,000+
Salt Spray Hours
0
Red Rust Ever
Lifetime
Structural Warranty
Self
Healing Oxide

Lighter. Stronger.
Forever.

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