What is the difference between aluminum alloy T5 and T6?

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DavidAnn
07/30/25 2:05am
Here are the differences between aluminum alloy T5 and T6: Different definitions: T6 treatment: A state achieved after solution heat treatment followed by artificial aging. T5 treatment: A state achieved by cooling from a high-temperature forming process, followed by artificial aging. Different applications: T6 treatment: Suitable for products that undergo solution heat treatment without subsequent cold working (straightening or flattening is allowed, provided it does not affect the mechanical properties), followed by artificial aging. T5 treatment: Suitable for products cooled from a high-temperature forming process without cold working (straightening or flattening is allowed, provided it does not affect the mechanical properties), followed by artificial aging. Different hardness: T6 treatment: Hardness is HB90-95. T5 treatment: Hardness is HB95.
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