Investigation of forging performance for AA6082

6XXX series aluminum alloys are generally excellent alternatives to steels for many forged parts in aerospace and automotive industries. In this study, the forging performance of 6082 alloy is investigated order replace existing material steel parts. The effect artificial aging on microstructure mechanical properties studied. Optimum conditions determined. Results reveal that AA6082 could be a good replacement applications where shock vibrational loads exist. rod end part currently manufactured from AISI1045 can replaced by without any design changes. major drawback cold aged poor due its brittle nature crack initiations. Therefore, warm or hot recommended overcome forgeability.