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Temper Control

Specify 6061 and the required temper.

Datum Review

Identify mating features and critical dimensions.

Finish Requirements

List surface, deburring and post-machining needs.

Drawing-Based Acceptance

Define what must be measured and documented.

Specify 6061 and its temper

6061 is an aluminum alloy designation; temper is also part of the stock requirement. Use the exact material and temper on the approved drawing or purchase specification. If a substitute is being considered, confirm it against the part’s design and acceptance needs.

For material information, see the 6061-T6/T651 material detail and the broader aluminum overview. This page focuses on CNC-machined parts made to a drawing.

Identify the functional features

  • Mark datums, mating faces, hole patterns and critical fits.
  • State the required temper and stock condition.
  • Specify finish, deburring and any treatment after machining.
  • List quantity and inspection records.

Material details do not establish finished-part tolerance. Define acceptance dimensions on the drawing, including whether they are checked before or after any secondary treatment.

Send the complete 6061 part package

Provide the current CAD model and drawing revision, temper, quantity, finish, critical dimensions and destination. Identify open questions or approved alternatives before the quote is finalized.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which 6061 temper should I specify?

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Use the temper required by the approved drawing or material specification. Do not assume a temper substitution without buyer approval.

What belongs on a 6061 machining drawing?

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Identify the material and temper, datums, critical dimensions, finish, quantity and inspection requirements.

Does the aluminum material page provide part-specific tolerances?

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No. Finished-part acceptance is defined by the drawing and confirmed inspection scope.

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