High-Strength Aluminum 6000 Series for Aerospace
The backbone of modern aircraft structures relies on precision-engineered aluminum bars, with the 6000 series (6061, 6082, 6262) dominating landing gear, wing ribs, and fuselage supports. Delivering optimal strength-to-weight ratios, corrosion resistance, and machinability, these alloys remain critical despite the rise of composites—especially in high-stress, fatigue-critical applications.
What We Do
At Schuster, we can engineer aerospace-grade 6000-series aluminum bars that meet AMS, ASTM, and OEM-specific standards, ensuring flawless performance from raw material to finished component.
Aerospace Aluminum Bar Solutions
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Landing Gear Components – T6/T6511 temper bars with >290 MPa yield strength
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Wing & Fuselage Structural Parts – 6082-T6 for superior fatigue resistance
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Hydraulic & Fuel System Fittings – 6262-T9 for stress-corrosion immunity
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High-Machinability Bars – 6061-T6511 for complex CNC-milled aircraft parts
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Firewall & Engine Mounts – Anodized & clad variants for extreme environments
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Global aerospace aluminum market to reach $28B by 2028 (CAGR 5.3%)
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60% of narrow-body airframes still rely on 6000-series alloys for load-bearing parts
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OEMs pushing for tighter tolerances – AMS 2772 heat treat standards now mandatory
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MRO sector demand – 20% of bars used for legacy aircraft repairs