Description
x3/8 Inch 6061-T6 Aluminum Round Bar, Solid 9.5mm Rod
The 3/8 inch 6061-T6 aluminum round bar from RapidKeen is a solid 9.5mm aluminum rod built for small shafts, turned fittings, and mechanical linkages. Heat treated to the T6 temper, this 6061 aluminum rod has enough body to carry light loads and cut clean threads while remaining easy to turn and mill. Order this 3/8 inch aluminum bar stock by the foot or have it cut to your exact length.
Diameter3/8 inch (9.5mm), 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 3/8 Inch 6061-T6 Aluminum Round Bar
At 3/8 inch (9.5mm) in diameter, 3/8 inch 6061-T6 aluminum round bar is the workhorse small-to-medium rod size. It is stout enough for axles, studs, and threaded fittings, yet slim enough to part quickly and run on compact lathes and CNC mills. The T6 temper gives this 6061 aluminum round bar good tensile strength, dependable corrosion resistance, and a clean surface for anodizing or powder coating. As a standard fractional size, 3/8 inch 6061 rod matches a wide range of brackets, mounts, and replacement hardware.
What This Size Is Used For
Small shafts & axlesThreaded studs & bolt blanksFitting blanksLinkages & control rodsCouplers & bushingsSpacers & standoffsHinge & clevis pinsJig & fixture parts
Why Shops Keep 3/8 Inch 6061 Rod in Stock
- A top-selling mid-small diameter of 6061 aluminum bar stock
- Enough material to tap standard threads and turn fitting profiles
- T6 temper keeps strength up in small load-carrying parts
- Turns, mills, drills, taps, and welds with predictable results
- Anodizes cleanly and resists outdoor and marine corrosion
Ordering & Cut Length
Choose by-the-foot pricing or enter a custom length for this 3/8 inch 6061 aluminum rod. Every piece of 6061 aluminum round bar is cut square to length so it is ready to load straight into the machine. Need a batch of short studs or pins? Order one longer length of this 9.5mm aluminum bar stock and part it yourself, or ask for each piece pre-cut to drawing.
Shipping & Lead Time
In-stock, standard 3/8 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.
For shafts, studs, and turned fittings, the 3/8 inch 6061-T6 aluminum round bar is a dependable solid 9.5mm rod stock — cut to length and 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.
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