Description
x1/4 Inch 6061-T6 Aluminum Round Bar, Solid 6mm Rod
The 1/4 inch 6061-T6 aluminum round bar from RapidKeen is a solid 6mm aluminum rod made for small, precise parts. Heat treated to the T6 temper, this quarter-inch 6061 aluminum rod combines real strength with clean, easy machining, which makes it one of the most-used small diameters in any machine shop. Order this 1/4 inch aluminum bar stock by the foot or have it cut to your exact length.
Diameter1/4 inch (6mm), solid round cross section
Alloy & Temper6061-T6, solution heat treated and artificially aged
FormSolid round bar / round rod, never hollow tube
LengthBy the foot, common stock lengths, or cut to length
About 1/4 Inch 6061-T6 Aluminum Round Bar
At 1/4 inch (6mm) in diameter, 1/4 inch 6061-T6 aluminum round bar sits in the sweet spot for small turned and milled work: rigid enough for load-carrying pins and small shafts, yet easy to part, drill, and tap on a lathe or compact mill. 6061-T6 offers good tensile strength, excellent atmospheric corrosion resistance, and a smooth response to anodizing and finishing. Because 1/4 inch is a standard fractional size, this 6061 aluminum round bar lines up with standard quarter-inch designs, collets, and hardware.
What This Size Is Used For
Dowel & alignment pinsStandoffs & spacersSmall axles & hinge pinsLinkages & control rodsRC, model & hobby buildsBolt & fastener blanksSmall CNC turned partsGuide & locator pins
Why Shops Keep 1/4 Inch 6061 Rod in Stock
- One of the most-ordered small diameters of 6061 aluminum bar stock
- T6 temper holds strength in thin pins, posts, and small shafts
- Turns, mills, drills, taps, and welds with predictable results
- Anodizes cleanly for colored or wear-resistant surfaces
- Resists corrosion outdoors and in marine environments
Ordering & Cut Length
Choose by-the-foot pricing or enter a custom length for this 1/4 inch 6061 aluminum rod. Every piece of 6061 aluminum round bar is cut square to length so it arrives ready to load straight into the lathe or mill. Need several short pins from one rod? Order one longer length of this 6mm aluminum bar stock and part it on your machine, or ask for each piece pre-cut.
Shipping & Lead Time
In-stock, standard 1/4 inch 6061-T6 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.
Small but strong, the 1/4 inch 6061-T6 aluminum round bar is the go-to solid 6mm rod stock for pins, standoffs, and precision small parts — cut to length and ready when you are.
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.
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