6061 Aluminum Tooling Plate & Block

In the field of mold manufacturing and precision machining, aluminum is widely used due to its light weight, efficient processing and excellent thermal conductivity. Among them, 6061 aluminum alloy has become one of the most commonly used aluminum materials for molds due to its good strength, machinability, dimensional stability and corrosion resistance.

6061 is not only suitable for medium-load structural parts, but also widely used in key parts such as mold bases, frames and mold cores in CNC processing, taking into account both processing efficiency and dimensional accuracy. It supports a variety of heat treatment states, which not only meets strength requirements, but also facilitates subsequent finishing and surface treatment, and plays an important role in the mold industry.

Chalco 6061 tooling product product introduction

In the field of molds and precision machining, the two typical application forms of 6061 aluminum alloy are: tooling plate and tooling block. They are both based on 6061 alloy, with stable performance and excellent processing performance, but they are different in structure thickness and usage scenarios:

Chalco offers a wide range of 6061 aluminum for molds from standard sizes to custom specifications to meet your diverse needs from sheet selection to block processing.

6061 aluminum tooling plate

6061 aluminum mold plate is a medium-thick aluminum plate designed for mold fixtures, platform structures and CNC processing benchmarks. Usually the starting thickness is 6 mm to 100 mm, with excellent flatness, low internal stress and good processing performance.

6061 cast tooling plate

Casting, standard mold plate, high flatness

6061 ultra-wide and thick plate

Provide extra-wide and large-size thick plates to meet the needs of large equipment platforms or integral tooling plates.

6061 square tooling plate

300×300, 400×400, 500×500, 600×600, and other standard sizes

6061 pre-machined tooling plate

Rough milling and thickness determination saves processing preparation time

6061 precision ground tooling plate

Surface grinding for high-precision assembly

Production and processing methods

• Casting: Using high-quality aluminum ingots as raw materials, large-sized medium and thick plates are formed through a casting process.
• Heat treatment (T6 / T651): Improve material strength and stability to meet mold processing requirements.
• Double-sided precision milling (Precision Milled): Improve the flatness and surface quality of the plate, facilitating direct CNC processing.
• Stress-relieved: effectively reduce internal stress and reduce the risk of processing deformation.

Processing capacity

• In order to meet different processing requirements, the following subsequent processing services can be provided:
• Pre-machined: Rough milling to determine thickness, convenient for rapid roughing
• Precision Grinding: Improve thickness accuracy and surface roughness control
• Surface film, protective packaging, edge chamfering and other detail processing
• Custom size cutting and processing services

Main performance characteristics

• High flatness, suitable for direct machining
• Low internal stress, small deformation, stable processing size
• Good cutting performance and heat treatment response
• Good surface quality, suitable for anodizing or coating

Typical applications

• CNC machining center platform, parts mounting base
• Fixtures and fixtures, automation equipment structural parts
• Check fixtures and measurement reference platforms
• Precision equipment housing, frame plates, etc.

6061 aluminum tooling block

6061 aluminum mold block is a thick, high-strength aluminum alloy solid material, suitable for molds and tooling parts with high requirements for structural strength, deep cavity processing or stability. Common thickness starts from 100 mm, and customized specifications and rough processing services can be provided according to needs.

6061 cast tooling block

Cut from large-sized ingots, it is cost-effective and suitable for conventional mold structures and deep cavity processing applications.

6061 forged tooling block

Formed through hot forging process, the material has high density and stronger strength, suitable for occasions with high load and structural strength requirements.

6061 machined tooling block

Cast or forged blanks are pre-processed by sawing, rough machining, stress relief, etc., so they can be directly put into use on the machine.

Production and processing methods

• Cast Ingot: Large aluminum ingots are cut into blocks, heat treated (T6 / T651) and rough machined, suitable for conventional structural parts and deep cavity parts.
• Forged Billet: Improves material density and strength through hot forging, suitable for heavy-load tooling, load-bearing die bases and high-requirement die structures.

Processing capacity

On the basis of the above, 6061 aluminum mold blocks can also provide the following deep processing services to meet customers' diverse processing needs:

• CNC Rough Machining
• Stress Relief
• Surface milling and thickness calibrating
• Customized blank size and positioning hole pre-machining

Main performance characteristics

• High thickness optional, suitable for large workpieces and deep cavity structures
• Good processability and dimensional stability, suitable for multi-axis CNC machining
• The heat treatment state is stable, with both strength and deformation resistance
• Support anodizing, electroplating or other post-processing methods

Typical applications

• Mold base and structural frame
• Deep cavity mold core, molded parts
• Heavy-duty fixtures and press-fit parts
• High-strength supports, connecting blocks, pads, etc.

Material properties & tempers

Why choose Chalco 6061 tooling plate & block

High-quality raw material control: using high-quality 6061 aluminum alloy ingots and forgings to ensure product performance and stability from the source.

A variety of processing methods are available: support casting, forging, fine milling, rough machining, pre-machining and other processing methods to meet different structural and precision requirements.

Advanced processing equipment ensures dimensional accuracy: equipped with large CNC milling machines and grinders to ensure the flatness, thickness consistency and tolerance control of the plates.

Sufficient inventory and flexible delivery: Regular sizes are available from stock, and cutting, processing and customization services are supported, with fast and efficient delivery.

Complete certifications and standard compliance: The products comply with international standards such as ASTM B209, EN 485, ISO, etc. and are suitable for the global market.

Flexible surface treatment: Various surface conditions such as sawn surface, milled surface, film pasting, anti-oxidation protection, etc. can be provided to improve processing convenience and product protection.

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Packaging & delivery of Chalco 6061 aluminum cast tooling plate and block

Export packaging specifications: All products are packaged in standard export wooden boxes, equipped with moisture-proof film and shock-proof cushioning to ensure safety and integrity during transportation.

Large plate and thick material transportation solutions: For large-sized plates and heavy mold blocks, we provide customized reinforced packaging and lifting transportation solutions, suitable for sea, land or air transportation.

Global delivery capabilities: Support domestic delivery and international export, with a professional logistics team to ensure that products are delivered to the customer's designated location on time and safely.

FAQs for purchasing 6061 aluminum tooling plate and block

Q1: What is the difference between 6061-T651 rolled aluminum plate and cast mold plate?

A1: 6061-T651 is a rolled plate with higher strength and can be used for structural parts, but it has higher internal stress and may deform during processing; while cast mold plates (such as 6061 tooling plate or MIC-6) have better flatness and dimensional stability and are more suitable for CNC precision machining, fixtures and mold platforms.

Q2: What is the difference between 6061 tooling plate and MIC-6?

A2: MIC-6 is a high-precision cast aluminum plate with tighter dimensional tolerances and more consistent performance. It is suitable for assembly and measurement platforms that are extremely sensitive to tolerances. 6061 tooling plate has higher strength and a wider range of applications. It is more cost-effective in applications that take into account both strength and processability.

Q3: Do you support customized size and pre-processing?

thickness determination and other services for plates and blocks . We can flexibly produce according to drawings or processing requirements, saving customers' processing time.

Q4: Can 6061 tooling plate be anodized?

A4: Yes. 6061 alloy is suitable for both normal anodizing and hard anodizing. However, due to the different cast plate structures, the surface color may be slightly different. It is recommended to make a sample confirmation first in situations where the appearance requirements are high.

Q5: Is the material easy to deform after processing?

A5: The 6061 tooling plates and tooling blocks we provide are all stress-relieved, with low internal stress and good dimensional stability after processing, suitable for high-precision processing.

Q6: What is the standard flatness of the sheet?

A6: The flatness of conventional casting mold plates can be controlled at ≤ 0.1 mm/m (depending on the thickness and specifications). If there are special requirements, high-precision plates can be customized or further processed (such as fine grinding).

Q7: Do you support global delivery?

A7: Yes. We have extensive experience in international export. Our products comply with ASTM B209, EN 485 and other standards. We provide wooden case packaging and export logistics services and can be shipped to many countries and regions around the world.

Conclusion & inquiry

Whether it is a mold aluminum plate with high flatness and low stress, or an aluminum mold block for high-strength structure and deep cavity processing, 6061 aluminum alloy can perform well in mold manufacturing and precision processing. Its excellent mechanical properties, processing stability and diversified processing methods make it the preferred material in CNC processing, fixture design, mold base manufacturing and other applications.

If you have specific size and performance requirements, or need custom processing services, please feel free to contact Chalco. We will provide you with professional selection suggestions, technical support and quick quotes to help you complete each project efficiently.

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