Description
x6061-T6 Aluminum Round Bar | Solid Rod Stock, Cut to Size
RapidKeen supplies 6061-T6 aluminum round bar in a full range of inch and metric diameters. Every length of 6061 aluminum round bar is solid, heat treated to the T6 temper, and ready for turning, milling, drilling, fabrication, and production machining. Whether you need one short piece of 6061 aluminum rod for a repair or bulk aluminum bar stock for a production run, simply choose the diameter and length that match your drawing.
6061-T6 TemperSolution heat treated and artificially aged for balanced strength, corrosion resistance, and clean machining.
Solid Round Bar StockSolid 6061 aluminum rod, never tube, with a clean surface and a consistent cross section from end to end.
Inch & Metric SizesFrom 1mm micro rod to 100mm large billet, with fractional inch diameters stocked for US buyers; larger sizes by arrangement.
Cut to LengthOrder by the foot or enter a custom length. Straight, clean cuts on every order of 6061 round bar stock.
Why 6061-T6 Aluminum Round Bar
6061 is the most widely used general-purpose aluminum alloy, and 6061-T6 aluminum round bar is its most versatile solid form. The T6 temper delivers strong yield and tensile performance while keeping the excellent weldability, corrosion resistance, and anodizing response that 6061 is known for. It machines predictably on lathes and mills and is easy to finish, anodize, or coat. That is why machinists, fabricators, maintenance shops, and OEM builders keep 6061 aluminum bar stock on the shelf.
Diameter Range at a Glance
- Micro rod, 1–3mm (1/8 in) — micro pins, probes, model and hobby work
- Small rod, 4–6mm (3/16 in) — dowel pins, standoffs, fastener blanks
- Small-to-medium shafts, 7–12mm (5/16 in, 3/8 in, 1/2 in) — axles, studs, fittings, linkages
- General-purpose range, 13–25mm (5/8 in, 3/4 in, 7/8 in, 1 in) — the workhorse sizes for CNC parts, bushings, flanges, and fixtures
- Medium-large bar, 26–50mm (1-1/4 in to 2 in) — spindles, gear blanks, thick flanges, and tooling
- Large bar, 55–75mm (2-1/2 in, 3 inch class) — heavy shafts, rollers, housings, and pump parts
- Extra-large bar & billet / round blanks, 80–100mm (3-1/4 to 4 inch class) — mold and die work, heavy flanges, parts machined from solid; diameters above 100mm up to 600mm are available by arrangement
Most-ordered diameters of 6061-T6 aluminum round bar: 1/4 in, 3/8 in, 1/2 in, 5/8 in, 3/4 in, and 1 in, each with metric equivalents shown on its size page.
Common Applications
CNC machined partsShafts, axles & spindlesPins, dowels & standoffsFlanges, fittings & couplingsFixtures, jigs & toolingAutomotive & marine hardwareFrames & structural supportsAnodized cosmetic parts
Why Buyers Choose This Stock
- 6061-T6 is easy to machine, weld, and anodize
- High strength-to-weight ratio for lighter moving parts
- Good atmospheric and marine corrosion resistance
- Available as a single cut piece or in production quantities
Shipping & Lead Time
In-stock, standard 6061 aluminum round bar is prepared and shipped within 1–5 business days.
Custom-cut or processed orders require extra time based on processing complexity; the exact lead time depends on the size and quantity ordered.
After shipment, delivery to US addresses typically takes 7–15 days, and a tracking number is provided as soon as the order leaves our warehouse.
Pick a diameter, choose a length, and get straight 6061-T6 aluminum round bar cut for the job — solid 6061 rod stock that arrives ready to machine.
Shipping & Return
xReturns Policy
You may return items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
- Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.