VT machining offers CNC Press Brake Forming for 6061 Aluminum (UNS A96061 / EN AW-6061), typically supplied T6 / T651. The general-purpose machining aluminium: good strength, weldable, anodises well.
CNC Press Brake Forming Notes for 6061 Aluminum
6061 Aluminum bends to a tight inside radius (about 1× thickness) in this condition.
For estimating, a 100 × 100 × 10 mm block of 6061 Aluminum weighs about 0.27 kg.
Process Data for CNC Press Brake Forming 6061 Aluminum
| Minimum inside bend radius | ~1 × t (across the grain) |
|---|---|
| Press force, 2 mm sheet, V16 die | ~11.2 t per metre |
| Typical springback at 90° | 1-2° |
| Angle tolerance | ±0.5° (CNC back-gauge, angle measurement on first part) |
| Tooling | Sectional punches, multi-V dies, hemming and offset tools |
Typical values for 6061 Aluminum, T6 / T651; confirmed on the first part.
Full material data for 6061 Aluminum (UNS A96061 / EN AW-6061) is on the CNC Bending 6061 Aluminum page.
More on CNC Press Brake Forming Aluminum
Finishing options, quality documentation and general cnc press brake forming guidance for all aluminum grades are on our CNC Press Brake Forming Aluminum page.
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Quoting CNC Press Brake Forming 6061 Aluminum
Send a STEP/IGES model or PDF drawing, confirm 6061 Aluminum and its condition (we usually see it supplied T6 / T651), the quantity, critical tolerances and any finish or certificate requirements.
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Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
What tolerances can you hold for CNC Press Brake Forming 6061 Aluminum?
Achievable tolerances for 6061 Aluminum forming depend on the alloy, geometry and feature size. We hold tight, repeatable tolerances appropriate to the feature and material. Exact figures are confirmed against your drawing callouts.
What is CNC Press Brake Forming 6061 Aluminum and how is it done?
CNC Press Brake Forming 6061 Aluminum refers to press brake forming creates bends and complex profiles with CNC-controlled ram depth and gauging. Applied to 6061 Aluminum — lightweight with excellent machinability — VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.
Can VT machining make custom 6061 Aluminum parts to my drawing?
Yes. 6061 Aluminum forming is made to order from your CAD/2D drawing. Share your geometry, material grade, tolerance and quantity and we will confirm feasibility, lead time and pricing.
What material thickness or size range suits CNC Press Brake Forming 6061 Aluminum?
We form 6061 Aluminum sheet and plate to your developed flat pattern and bend sequence.