Alloys 6005 and 6105 were developed in the 1960s to be used in place of alloy 6061 in many applications. This datasheet provides information on chemical composition limits, fabrication characteristics, processing effects on physical and mechanical properties, and applications of medium-strength extrusion alloys 6005, 6005A, and 6105.

Aluminum and aluminum alloys are very suitable for extrusion and many types of profiles can be produced from easily extrudable alloys. This article lists the basic characteristics of aluminum and its alloys. It tabulates the aluminum extrusion alloys by series and lists the typical applications for 6xxx series aluminum extrusions. The article discusses three broad categories of extrusion profiles: solid profile, hollow profile, and semi hollow profile. It provides information on weldability and machinability, which are often conside