Everything You Need To Know About Aluminium Round Bar

  Aluminium is the most abundant metallic resource on Earth, accounting for roughly 8% of the Earth’s crust in various forms. Currently, it is the most widely accessible non-ferrous metal globally. Despite its easy accessibility, aluminium still boasts impressive performance. Aluminium products exhibit exceptional strength while being extremely lightweight — for instance, it is three times lighter than steel. The image shows multiple aluminium tubes of varying sizes placed side by side against a white background.

Key Features of Aluminium

  Can be recycled multiple times with minimal loss of properties
  Easily formable
  Excellent corrosion resistance
  Great electrical conductivity

Common Applications of Aluminium Round Bar

  Common applications of an aluminium round bar include supports, trims, shafts, braces, pins, and dowels.

Metal Fabrication
  An aluminium round bar is an extruded solid aluminium bar that is highly versatile, easy to work with, and has a broad range of applications. The 6061 aluminium round bar is our most popular aluminium product, widely used in all types of fabrication projects where light weight and corrosion resistance are required.

Equipment Parts
  Since aluminium round bars are produced through extrusion or rolling processes, they are suitable for use in various industries and products. For example, machine and equipment parts are frequently made from aluminium bars. It can also be used in architecture and engineering for manufacturing structural components, frames, and other parts.

Indoor and Outdoor Applications
  On the other hand, aluminium rods are well-suited for both indoor and outdoor applications due to their corrosion resistance and ability to withstand the effects of air, water, and heat. With a tensile strength of 295 MPa, they can bear a significant amount of stress before starting to break, bend, or deform.

DIY Projects
  Aluminium round bars are exceptionally easy to machine. Complex parts can be quickly turned with outstanding results using basic equipment. Drilling and cutting operations can be carried out with basic DIY tools, and smaller-diameter bars can be easily and precisely cut with a hacksaw.

  Aluminium round bars are a popular product due to their light weight, high strength-to-weight ratio, and ease of machining. They have extremely diverse uses, such as in the manufacture of wheels, pulleys, fasteners, machine components, and precision-turned parts.

Machine Components
  Aluminium products and aluminium round bars are often used in the manufacture of parts and components for machines, cars, and bikes, including items such as footrests/pegs, stands, shafts, mountings, and rings.

Aluminium Round Bar Guide FAQs
What is an aluminium round bar?
  An aluminium round bar is a solid, cylindrical piece of aluminium used in construction, engineering, and DIY projects for its high strength, light weight, and corrosion resistance.

What are the common sizes of aluminium round bars?
  Aluminium round bars come in a variety of diameters, typically ranging from a few millimetres to several inches, and are available in standard lengths or can be custom-cut.

What grades of aluminium are used for round bars?
  Common grades include 6061, 6082, and 7075, each offering a different combination of strength, corrosion resistance, and machinability.

Can aluminium round bars be machined?
  Yes, aluminium round bars are easy to machine, cut, drill, and polish, making them suitable for precision engineering and DIY projects.

Is aluminium round bar corrosion-resistant?
  Yes, aluminium naturally forms a protective oxide layer that resists rust, making it ideal for outdoor and marine applications.

What are the typical applications of aluminium round bars?
  They are used in structural components, automotive parts, machinery, DIY projects, and decorative items.

Can aluminium round bars be welded?
  Yes, most aluminium grades can be welded, but the welding method and grade compatibility need to be considered for the best results.

How do I choose the right aluminium grade for my project?
  Consider factors such as strength requirements, exposure to corrosion, machinability, and whether the part will be welded or anodized.