Mourad Metals stands out as a top-notch manufacturer and supplier of Aluminium 6061 Forgings, proudly based in Tunis, Tunisia. The company has built a solid reputation for providing high-quality aluminium forging solutions that not only meet international standards but also satisfy the rigorous demands of various industries. With state-of-the-art production facilities and a skilled technical team, Mourad Metals caters to a diverse array of sectors, including automotive, construction, marine, and engineering. These Aluminium 6061 Forgings are highly regarded for their impressive strength-to-weight ratio, resistance to corrosion, and dependable performance in both structural and precision applications.
Aluminium 6061 is a heat-treatable alloy made from aluminium, magnesium, and silicon, with magnesium and silicon being the primary alloying elements. This unique blend strikes a great balance between strength, corrosion resistance, and weldability. When it comes to mechanical properties, Aluminium 6061 forgings deliver medium to high tensile strength, good toughness, and excellent machinability. The alloy responds favorably to heat treatment and maintains stable properties even under stress. Typically, the tensile strength ranges from 290 to 320 MPa, depending on the temper and processing conditions.
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.
Aluminium 6061 Forgings find their way into a variety of structural and load-bearing applications across multiple industries. You’ll often see them in automotive and marine components, aerospace fittings, construction frameworks, and parts for industrial machinery. They’re also popular in bicycle frames, pressure vessels, and electrical fittings. Thanks to their versatility, durability, and ease of fabrication, Aluminium 6061 forgings are perfect for components that need to withstand high strength, resist corrosion, and offer long-term reliability in challenging environments.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Mourad Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Tunis, Tunisia
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