Based in the industrious heart of Hamilton, Hemi Metals has built a strong reputation as a trusted manufacturer and supplier of precision aluminium components. We take particular pride in our expertise with Aluminium 6061 Forgings, a process that allows us to deliver parts with exceptional strength and reliability. Our local presence means we offer our customers not just superior products, but also responsive service and a true partnership approach to meeting their unique engineering challenges.
The well-balanced nature of Aluminium 6061 makes it a top choice for forging. Its composition, which includes magnesium and silicon, gives it excellent mechanical properties. Through the forging process, we enhance these qualities significantly, resulting in components that boast impressive tensile strength, good machinability, and high resistance to corrosion. This combination ensures a part that is both lightweight and incredibly durable, capable of standing up to demanding environments.
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.
The versatility of Aluminium 6061 Forgings is remarkable, finding essential roles across countless industries. You’ll find our components providing critical strength and lightness in aerospace frames, high-performance automotive parts like suspension components, and robust structural members for marine applications. They are equally vital in heavy machinery, transportation equipment, and even architectural projects where a blend of aesthetic appeal and structural integrity is required. This wide range of uses is a testament to the material’s unmatched reliability and performance.






We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
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