02-05-2022, 10:58 AM
My choice would be 6061 based on these specs I got from McMaster's web site.
5052
Known for being one of the easiest types of aluminum to weld, 5052 is also recognized for its ability to resist salt water. It's widely used for the bodies of boats, buses, trucks, and trailers, as well as for chemical drums.
Yield Strength: 23,000 psi
Hardness: Brinell 60 (Soft)
Temper: H32 (1/4 Hard)
Fabrication: Cold Rolled
Specifications Met: ASTM B209
6061
The most widely used aluminum, 6061 is fabricated into everything from pipe fittings and containers to automotive and aerospace parts. It is strong and corrosion resistant, plus it's easy to machine and weld.
Yield Strength: 35,000 psi
Hardness: Brinell 95 (Soft)
Temper:
Cold Rolled sheets: T6
Extruded sheets: T6511
Ed
5052
Known for being one of the easiest types of aluminum to weld, 5052 is also recognized for its ability to resist salt water. It's widely used for the bodies of boats, buses, trucks, and trailers, as well as for chemical drums.
Yield Strength: 23,000 psi
Hardness: Brinell 60 (Soft)
Temper: H32 (1/4 Hard)
Fabrication: Cold Rolled
Specifications Met: ASTM B209
6061
The most widely used aluminum, 6061 is fabricated into everything from pipe fittings and containers to automotive and aerospace parts. It is strong and corrosion resistant, plus it's easy to machine and weld.
Yield Strength: 35,000 psi
Hardness: Brinell 95 (Soft)
Temper:
Cold Rolled sheets: T6
Extruded sheets: T6511
Ed