321 Stainless Steel Machinability vs AA 6061 Aluminum Alloy

Ratings Comparison

Strength

321 Stainless Steel Machinability 5/10
AA 6061 Aluminum Alloy 4/10

Corrosion Resistance

321 Stainless Steel Machinability 7/10
AA 6061 Aluminum Alloy 6/10

Lightweight

321 Stainless Steel Machinability 5/10
AA 6061 Aluminum Alloy 9/10

Machinability

321 Stainless Steel Machinability 4/10
AA 6061 Aluminum Alloy 8/10

Cost Efficiency

321 Stainless Steel Machinability 6/10
AA 6061 Aluminum Alloy 7/10

Temperature Resistance

321 Stainless Steel Machinability 7/10
AA 6061 Aluminum Alloy 4/10

Properties Comparison

Property 321 Stainless Steel Machinability AA 6061 Aluminum Alloy
Metal Base Stainless Steel Aluminum
Tensile Strength 290.0 MPa
Yield Strength 220.0 MPa
Elongation 12.0 %
Hardness (Brinell)
Elastic Modulus
Density
Melting Point
Thermal Conductivity
Weldable
Heat Treatable
Magnetic

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