What are the mechanical properties of Alloy 6063-T6 wire?

Minimum Ultimate Tensile Strength is 205 MPa and minimum elongation is 8% for diameters up to 25 mm (Table 2).

How is the wire temper designated?

Temper is designated by letters like 'O' (Annealed), 'H' (Strain-hardened), and 'T' (Thermally treated) followed by numbers to indicate specific conditions, as per Clause 5.

What is the standard tolerance on a 2 mm diameter wire?

For a 2 mm diameter wire, which falls in the range '>1.25 up to 3.15 mm', the tolerance is ±0.03 mm as per Table 3.

Which alloys are recommended for rivets?

The standard lists specific alloys and tempers suitable for manufacturing rivets in Annex A, such as 19500, 52000, 53000, and 64430.

IS 5082

: 1998

Wrought Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Wire for General Engineering Purposes - Specification

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This standard specifies the requirements for various grades and tempers of wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy wire used for general engineering applications. It covers chemical composition, mechanical properties like tensile strength and elongation, dimensional tolerances, and testing procedures. The standard is essential for material selection, procurement, and quality control of aluminium wire.

Specifies the requirements for wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy wire for general engineering applications.

Quick Reference Values

Min UTS for Alloy 6063-T6 (≤25mm dia)205 MPa

Min UTS for Alloy 6082-T6 (≤25mm dia)295 MPa

UTS range for Alloy 19000-H290-125 MPa

Silicon (Si) content for Alloy 60630.20-0.6 %

Magnesium (Mg) content for Alloy 520001.8-2.6 %

Diameter tolerance for wire >1.25mm up to 3.15mm±0.03 mm

Practical Notes

Always specify both the alloy designation (e.g., 6063) and the temper condition (e.g., T6) when ordering wire, as mechanical properties vary significantly between tempers.

Pay close attention to dimensional tolerances in Table 3, especially for applications requiring precise fits, such as fasteners or pins.

This standard does not cover specifications for filler wire used in welding; refer to dedicated codes like IS 1278 for that purpose.