Aluminum alloys are an excellent choice for clients looking to make durable parts on a budget. Aluminum is available in several alloys ranging from the 1000 to 7000 series, all with varying levels of excellent strength-to-weight ratio and high durability.
It is versatile and used for production in CNC machining, aluminum extrusion, and sheet metal fabrication processes. 6061 is the most popular grade aluminum material for CNC machining. Aluminum 6063 is good to be extruded, and aluminum 5052 is excellent for sheet metal forming. Aluminum has widespread uses due to its low bulk cost, natural corrosion resistance, high tensile strengths, good thermal and electrical conductivity, and relatively easier machinability.
Depending on your choices, aluminum can be finished in an array of ways, including anodization, which increases its corrosion resistance, and strength across the surface area of your part.
| MATERIAL | ELASTIC MODULUS (GPA) | TENSILE STRENGTH (MPA) | YIELD STRENGTH (MPA) | ATTRIBUTES | APPLICATION |
| Aluminum 1050 | - | 95-125 | 75 | ● Malleable (Excellent) ● Corrosion Resistance ● Weldability ● Conductivity | Chemical Instruments, Sheet Metal Parts, Deep Drawing Or Spinning Concave Vessels, Welding Parts, Heat Exchangers, Bell Surfaces And Disc Surfaces, Nameplates, Kitchen Utensils, Ornaments, Reflective Devices, Etc. |
| Aluminum 1060 | 69 | 110-136 | 35 | ● Malleable (Excellent) ● Corrosion Resistance ● Weldability ● Conductivity | Lithium Battery, Decorations, Lamps, Electronic Aluminum Gasket, Aluminum Furniture Base Material, Chemical, Etc. |
| Aluminum 2024-T3/T4 | 72.4 | 485/470 | 345/325 | ● Strength ● Fatigue Resistance | Military, Aerospace, Mold. Etc. |
| Aluminum 5052-H32 | 70 | 230 | 195 | ● Corrosion Resistance ● Weldability ● Medium Strength | Sheet Metals, Oil Pipe, Traffic Vehicles, Ships, Instruments, Lamp Bracket And Rivets, Hardware, Electrical Shell, Etc |
| Aluminum 5083 | - | 275-350 | 210 | ● Corrosion Resistance ● Weldability ● Medium Strength | Ships, Vessels, Vehicles, Automobile, Aircraft Plates, Pressure Vessels, Refrigerating Devices, Television Towers, Drilling Equipment, Transportation Equipment, Missile Components, Armor, Etc |
| Aluminum 6061-T6 | 69 | 310 | 275 | ● Machinability (Excellent) ● Weldability ● Corrosion Resistance ● Anodizing (Excellent) | Automatic Mechanical Parts, Precision Parts, Mold Manufacturing, Electronics, And Precision Instruments |
| Aluminum 6063-T5/T6 | 69 | 185 | 145 | ● Machinability (Excellent) ● Weldability ● Corrosion Resistance ● Anodizing (Excellent) ● Extrusion (Excellent) | Construction Profiles, Irrigation Pipes, Bracket, Furniture, Lifts, Fences, Etc |
| Aluminum 7075-T6 | 72 | 570 | 505 | ● Machinability ● Wear Resistance ● Strength (Excellent) | Aircraft, Gears,Shafts, Missile Components, Turbines, Mold, Fixtures |
| MIC-6 | 71 | 166 | 105 | ● Plate Shape (Excellent) ● Surface Accuracy (Excellent) ● Low Deformation (Excellent) | And Hardware, Electronic Components And Connectors, Decorative Hardware, Hinges Head, Heads, Brake Pistons, Hydraulic Pistons, Electrical Fittings, Valves |
Aluminum is a relatively easy metal to machine which makes it great for CNC machining. Aluminum has useful properties for machining such as being lightweight, malleable, tractable and overall good durability. It being so light and easy to work with means that it can be used for a wide variety of applications. CNC machined Custom Aluminum parts begin as a raw piece of metal which is cut down bit by bit to create a desired shape or object. This process is done most accurately with a CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) machine which can produce almost any three dimensional object designed via CAD (Computer Aided Design) software.
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Aluminum Machine Shops
Our machine shops can produce custom Aluminum parts with CNC turning machines and 3- & 5-axis CNC milling machines. Our machine shops offer 13 different types of Aluminum: Aluminum 6061-T6, Aluminum 7075-T6, Aluminum 6082, Aluminum 5083, Aluminum 6063, Aluminum 5052, Aluminum 2024, Aluminum 7050, Aluminum MIC6, Aluminum 2017, Aluminum A380 and Aluminum 2014.
We offer a complete custom Aluminum CNC machining service and can produce complex CNC Aluminum parts with 13 different types of Aluminum.
CNC Aluminum parts are great for applications that require high strength, corrosion resistance, heat tolerance, low weight, electrical conductivity, and overall versatility.
We work with almost every kind of CNC mill and turning center, and are able to machine simple, “as-machined” workholdings to complex, organic geometries with tight tolerances.
With our custom Aluminum CNC machining services, you can apply up to 13 different post-processing/surface finishing options, including bead blasting, anodizing types II and III, powder coating and electroless nickel plating.
How much does it cost to CNC Aluminum?
The cost of CNC machining Aluminum depends on the complexity and size of the part and the type of Aluminum. These variables will affect the type of machine that is required, the time it takes to produce the part and the cost of the raw material.
- Factory Covers an Area（㎡）
- 3000
- CNC Auto Lathe Machines
- 35
- CNC Milling Machines
- 16
- Stamping Machines
- 22
