Is 6082 stronger than 6061?

Slightly in some product forms; in practice they are close. Choose by what your drawing and suppliers use.

What is HE30 aluminium?

The old Indian (and British) name for the alloy now designated 64430 in IS 733, equivalent to 6082.

Can 6082 be anodised?

Yes, it anodises well, though 6063 gives a more even decorative finish.

Aluminium 6082

Also called: 6082-T6, EN AW-6082, AlSi1MgMn, IS 64430, HE30, aluminium 6082 T6

Aluminium 6082 is a heat-treatable Al-Si-Mg-Mn alloy, the strongest of the common 6000-series alloys and the usual choice in Europe and India (as HE30) for structural and machined aluminium parts. In T6 temper it is very close to 6061.

Quick facts

Type: Wrought aluminium alloy, 6xxx series
Common temper: T6
Tensile strength (T6): About 290–310 MPa
Yield strength (T6): About 250–260 MPa
Density: 2.70 g/cm³
Forms: Bars, plates, extrusions

Equivalent grades

Standard	Grade
AA / EN 573	6082 / EN AW-6082 (AlSi1MgMn)
IS 733 (India)	64430 (old HE30)
BS (old)	H30

Typical chemical composition

Element	%
Silicon (Si)	0.7–1.3
Magnesium (Mg)	0.6–1.2
Manganese (Mn)	0.4–1.0
Aluminium	Balance

6082 or 6061?

Very similar in strength and use. 6082 is more common in Europe and India (HE30); 6061 is more common in American drawings. For most machined parts either works; follow the drawing.

Typical uses

Structural frames and supports
Machined parts and plates
Truck bodies, cranes and bridges
Extruded sections that need strength

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Questions

Is 6082 stronger than 6061?: Slightly in some product forms; in practice they are close. Choose by what your drawing and suppliers use.
What is HE30 aluminium?: The old Indian (and British) name for the alloy now designated 64430 in IS 733, equivalent to 6082.
Can 6082 be anodised?: Yes, it anodises well, though 6063 gives a more even decorative finish.

The figures on this page are typical values for guidance, written by Diemeco from standard engineering practice. They are not a specification: confirm grades and properties with the relevant standard or the supplier's mill test certificate, and tolerances with your workshop. Last checked 8 October 2026.