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Can 6061-T6 be anodized to natural color?

Q. Is 6061-T6 alloy suitable for natural finish anodizing? We have about 10.0 tons of aluminum channels made of 6061-T6 alloy and wish to anodize.

Please help?

SUNIL AGARWALLA
- KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL, INDIA
2002

A. Yes, Sunil, 6061-T6 can be anodized -- and it tends to be easier than 2XXX and 7XXX alloys.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2002

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