Aluminum is an ideal material for many industries due to its excellent mechanical properties. Aluminum in CNC machining has many advantages, including: lightweight, affordability, flexibility, durability, and corrosion resistance. Nowadays, precision machined aluminum parts are becoming more and more popular in aerospace, consumer electronics, automation equipment, military, automobiles, sports equipment, medical, etc.Available Aluminum Types in CNC Machining:
Aluminum 6061 (CNC) is the most popular aluminum alloy. It has a good strength-to-weight ratio, excellent machinability, and natural corrosion resistance.Aluminum 7075-T6 (CNC) is an aerospace-grade material with an excellent strength-to-weight ratio and strength and hardness comparable to steel.Aluminum 6082 (CNC) has a very similar composition and properties to 6061, with slightly higher tensile strength. Compliant with British Standards.Aluminum 5083 (CNC) is a strain-hardening aluminum alloy with excellent corrosion resistance. Suitable for marine applications. Can be welded.Aluminum 2014 is easily machined and can be hardened to get strengths comparable to steel, but is prone to corrosion. Suitable for aerospace applications.
Aluminum 2017 has a higher ductility and formability than Aluminum 2014 and has intermediate strength.
Aluminum 2024 is a high-strength alloy with excellent fatigue resistance. Suitable for aerospace applications.
Aluminum 5052 is a strain-hardening aluminum alloy with excellent corrosion resistance. Suitable for marine applications. Can be welded.
Aluminum 6063 has good mechanical properties and can be heat treated. Suitable for aerospace applications. Can be welded.
Aluminum 7050 has excellent mechanical properties with good ductility, high strength, toughness, and good resistance to fatigue. Suitable for aerospace applications.
Aluminum A380 offers the best combination of mechanical and thermal properties.
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