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) | Aircraft, Camera Lenses, Couplers, Marine Accessories And Hardware, Electronic Components And Connectors, Decorative Hardware, Hinges Head, Heads, Brake Pistons, Hydraulic Pistons, Electrical Fittings, Valves |