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Technical Data
[General] [Mechanical Data] [Extrusion Properties] [Drop-Lock] [Torque] [Pressurizing] [Deflection]
Characteristics of Faztek's 6063-T6 T-Slotted Aluminum Extrusion Alloy F25: Aluminum, Magnesium, & Silicon
General Characteristics:
- Won't Burn
- 1/3 Weight of Steel
- Not Magnetic
- Won't Rust
- On a weight basis, aluminum is the most efficient thermal conductor
Mechanical Data
- Tensile Strength: The point at which the material fractures - T6 30,000 psi minimum.
- Yield Strength: The point at which the material stretches– T6 = 25,000 psi minimum.
- Elongation: The difference between tensile and yield strength (how the material stretches).
- Elongation A10 (material up to .124 thick = 8%) Elongation A5 (material greater than .124 thick = 10%)
- Rockwell Hardness (Webster): E scale of E50
- Modulus of Elasticity: 10,000,000 lbs / sq in.
- Melting Point: Between 1140° to 1210°
- Aluminum begins to soften at 400deg - Once aluminum softens, it stays in that state.
Extrusion Properties:
- Flatness: .004" x W" (width of part)
- Twist: (measured in degrees)
- 10EX1010 = 1 x measured length (ft)
- All other profiles larger than 10EX1010 = .500 measured length (ft)
- Straightness: .010" x L' (measured length)
Drop-Lock Feature
Properly tighten fasteners to ensure a vibration-proof frame!
- A 1°-2.2° drop-lock feature is a taper from the extrusion face to the T-Slot center.
- All Faztek's T-Slotted profiles are extruded with this feature (except '40EX')
- A drop-lock allows the extrusion to be drawn up to the mating mounting surface, which acts as a lock washer.
'EX' Prefix Profiles |
'QE' Prefix Profiles |
'SM' Prefix Profiles |
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Proper Torque Ratings
Fastener Description |
Tested Extrusion |
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Torque (max) ft-lbs |
15FAC3880 - Anchor Fastener |
15EX1515L |
17 |
22 |
15FAC3865 - End Fastener |
15EX1515L |
17 |
22 |
15FAC3890 - "T" Anchor Fastener |
15EX1515L |
17 |
22 |
10FAC3750 - Anchor Fastener |
10EX1010 |
17 |
22 |
10FAC3755 - End Fastener |
10EX1010 |
17 |
22 |
5/16-18 FBHSCS/Economy T-nut |
15EX1515L |
15 |
20 |
1/4-20 FBHSCS/Economy T-nut |
10EX1010 |
13 |
18 |
Pressurizing an Extrusion Cavity
Faztek's aluminum extrusion profiles can be pressurized up to 150psi. This is extremely useful for many applications such as workstations and work benches for air tools and liquid flow (water, coolant, gas, etc.)
The table below lists specific values for each profile.
Profile Model |
Value |
10EX1020 |
0.357 sq / in |
10EX2020 |
1.587 sq / in |
15EX1530 |
0.814 sq / in |
15EX3030 |
3.626 sq / in |
10EX2040 |
use 10EX2020 values for each cavity |
15EX3060 |
use 15EX3030 values for each cavity |
Example: What is the volume for a 15EX3030 at 32.00" long?
Volume (cu in) = Constant value (sq in) x Length of the Extrusion Volume (cu in) = 3.626 x 32.00" Volume (cu in) = 116.032 cu in

Deflection Calculations
Deflection: The movement of a structure under load
| F = Force (lbs) |
| W = Weight (lbs/in) |
| E = Modulus of Elasticity (lbs/sq in) |
| L = Length of the extrusion (inches) |
I = Moment of Inertia
(inches) |
10EX1010 = |
ix = .0463" ^4

iy = .0463" ^4 |
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15EX1515 = |
ix = .2511" ^4

iy = .2511" ^4 |
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10EX1020 = |
ix = .0834" ^4

iy = .3137" ^4 |
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15EX1517L = |
ix = .1861" ^4

iy = .1861" ^4 |
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10EX1030 = |
ix = .1202" ^4

iy = .9769" ^4 |
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15EX1530L = |
ix = .3910" ^4

iy = 1.3734" ^4 |
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10EX2020 = |
ix = .5554" ^4

iy = .5554" ^4 |
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15EX1530 = |
ix = .4816" ^4

iy = 1.8532" ^4 |
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10EX2040 = |
ix = 1.0375" ^4

iy = 3.5713" ^4 |
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15EX1545L = |
ix = .6022" ^4

iy = 4.5845" ^4 |
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15EX1515UL = |
ix = .1802" ^4

iy = .1802" ^4 |
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15EX3030 = |
ix = 3.3461" ^4

iy = 3.3461" ^4 |
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15EX1515L = |
ix = .1861" ^4

iy = .1861" ^4 |
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15EX3060 = |
ix = 5.6669" ^4

iy = 19.4672" ^4 |
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Supported Loads
For other technical data pertaining to the Faztek product line, please contact Faztek at 260-482-7544 or e-mail design@faztek.net
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