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CNC Machining Aluminum

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CNC Machined Aluminum

CNC Machining Aluminum

CNC machining manufactures lightweight, precise metal parts from aluminum alloys such as 6061, 7075, and 6082. Known for their excellent machinability, high strength-to-weight ratio, and corrosion resistance, CNC-machined aluminum parts are widely used in aerospace, automotive, electronics, and industrial applications.

Advantages of CNC Machining Aluminum

  • High Strength-to-Weight Ratio
  • Excellent Machinability
  • Good Corrosion Resistance
  • High Thermal Conductivity
  • Excellent Electrical Conductivity
  • Versatile Surface Finishing

Available Aluminum Types

Aluminum 2024

Aluminum 2024 is a high-strength 2xxx series aluminum alloy with copper as its primary alloying element. It offers a strong combination of strength, fatigue resistance, and machinability, making it a widely used material for CNC-machined components that require higher mechanical performance than general-purpose aluminum alloys.

Key Mechanical Properties
  • 348MPa

    Tensile Strength

  • 72GPa

    Young's Modulus

  • 6%

    Elongation at Break

Recommended Applications
  • Aircraft Fittings
  • Mechanical Brackets
  • Couplings
  • Suspension-Related Components
  • Housing
  • Structural Components

Aluminum 5052

Aluminum 5052 is a 5000 series aluminum alloy with magnesium as its principal alloying element. It offers good corrosion resistance, workability, weldability, and moderate strength.

Key Mechanical Properties
  • 195MPa

    Tensile Strength

  • 60 HB

    Hardness

  • 12%

    Elongation at Break

Recommended Applications
  • Fuel System Components
  • Panels
  • Marine Fittings
  • Enclosures
  • Appliance Components
  • Lighting Products

Aluminum 6061

Aluminum 6061 is a widely used 6000 series aluminum alloy containing magnesium and silicon as its principal alloying elements. It offers a good balance of strength, machinability, corrosion resistance, and workability.

Key Mechanical Properties
  • 430MPa

    Tensile Strength

  • 95 HB

    Hardness

  • 15%

    Elongation at Break

Recommended Applications
  • Brake Components
  • Aircraft Fittings
  • Hydraulic Components
  • Connectors
  • Camera Components
  • Decorative Hardware

Aluminum 6063

Aluminum 6063 is a 6000 series aluminum alloy containing magnesium and silicon as its principal alloying elements. It is known for its excellent extrudability, good corrosion resistance, attractive surface finish, and strong response to anodizing.

Key Mechanical Properties
  • 210MPa

    Tensile Strength

  • 75 HB

    Hardness

  • 12%

    Elongation at Break

Recommended Applications
  • Window Frames
  • Machine Frames
  • Equipment Covers
  • Heat-Sink Bodies
  • Furniture Components
  • Display Fixtures

Aluminum 6082

Aluminum 6082 is a heat-treatable aluminum alloy known for its good strength, corrosion resistance, and machinability. It offers higher strength than many commonly used 6000 series aluminum alloys while maintaining low density and good weldability.

Key Mechanical Properties
  • 260MPa

    Tensile Strength

  • 95 HB

    Hardness

  • 10% to 12%

    Elongation at Break

Recommended Applications
  • Chassis Components
  • Machine Frames
  • Mounting Plates
  • Structural Supports
  • Sporting Equipment
  • Precision Hardware

Aluminum 7050

Aluminum 7050 is a high-strength 7000 series aluminum alloy containing zinc, magnesium, and copper, with zirconium added for metallurgical control. It provides a strong combination of strength, fracture toughness, fatigue resistance, and resistance to exfoliation corrosion and stress-corrosion cracking.

Key Mechanical Properties
  • 485MPa

    Tensile Strength

  • 148 HB

    Hardness

  • 11%

    Elongation at Break

Recommended Applications
  • High-Strength Brackets
  • Bulkheads
  • Precision Fixtures
  • Aircraft Structural Components
  • Housing
  • Frames

Aluminum 7075

Aluminum 7075 is a high-strength 7000 series aluminum alloy containing zinc, magnesium, and copper as its principal alloying elements. It offers a high strength-to-weight ratio, good fatigue performance, and good machinability.

Key Mechanical Properties
  • 500MPa

    Tensile Strength

  • 150 HB

    Hardness

  • 11%

    Elongation at Break

Recommended Applications
  • Gears and Shafts
  • Aircraft Fittings
  • Valve Components
  • High-Strength Brackets
  • High-Performance Hardware
  • Couplings

Aluminum MIC-6

Aluminum MIC-6 is a precision cast aluminum tooling plate known for its excellent flatness, low residual stress, and dimensional stability. Its cast structure allows extensive material removal during CNC machining with minimal distortion.

Key Mechanical Properties
  • 105MPa

    Tensile Strength

  • 65 HB

    Hardness

  • 3%

    Elongation at Break

Recommended Applications
  • Manufacturing Fixtures
  • Structural Supports
  • Equipment Bases
  • Mounting Plates
  • Assembly Tooling
  • CNC Routing Tables

Surface Finishing Solutions

  • Anodizing
  • Anodizing
  • Bead Blasting
  • Bead Blasting
  • Electrocoating
  • Electrocoating
  • Electroplating
  • Electroplating
  • Polishing
  • Polishing
  • Powder Coating
  • Powder Coating
  • Sand Blasting
  • Sand Blasting
  • Tumbling
  • Tumbling
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