6061-T6 uses magnesium and silicon as its main alloying elements and possesses:
• Good strength
• Good corrosion resistance
• Good machinability
Widely used in:
• Structural frames
• Mechanical parts
• Aerospace-related parts
Thread Machining Issues
Chips may be:
• Long and thin
During machining, due to material strength and adhesion properties, the following may occur:
• HSS (Hardware Susceptibility Slip) tool wear
• Adhesion
• Thread shrinkage
UGMIC Evaluable Products
• Thread Mills
• Solid Carbide Spiral Fluted Taps – J.SpT.SC
• Welded Carbide Spiral Fluted Taps – J.SpT.WC
• Solid Carbide Straight Fluted Taps – J.StT.SC
• Welded Carbide Straight Fluted Taps – J.StT.WC
