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Is all 6061-T6 "Aircraft" quality?

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Morecowbell

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Nov 22, 2015
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Location
Fishers, IN
Will be buying some aluminum tube and sheet and found a local motorsports supplier who carries 6061-T6, so wondering if there's an aircraft grade for each alloy or is it all the same -and therefore do I need to buy from an aircraft supply house or can I buy locally and save some shipping?

Thanks
 
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