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Aluminum CNC Machining

At Anpllocnc, you can experience comprehensive service for aluminum CNC machining. There are multiple types of aluminum and geometries for your options. Excellent aluminum properties offer high durability, corrosion resistance, heat tolerance, lightweight, and low cost for applications in a wide range of industries. At Anpllocnc, nearly all series of CNC machine shops are able to manufacture aluminum parts on your demand, no matter for simple, as-machined, or complex geometries with tight tolerances. Also, we provide post-machining process services to enhance the physical, mechanical, and aesthetic features of the part.

Precision Aluminum CNC Machining Guaranteed for Custom Aluminum Parts

Precision machined aluminum parts are becoming a choice for many industries. Aluminum is one of the popular materials due to its excellent mechanical properties. These include affordability, softness, durability, and corrosion resistance. Today, accurately machined aluminum parts are becoming popular in aerospace and military, medical, and industrial engineering. Special techniques and CNC machines are utilized for aluminum CNC machining because it requires precision. Anpllocnc is one of the reliable manufacturers of precision CNC machined aluminum parts in the china. Our in-depth understanding of special aluminum CNC machining requirements and state-of-the art facility has helped us achieve this distinction.

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Popular aluminum alloys for cnc machining

The type of aluminium grade you employ will ultimately be determined by your machining projects, which will allow you to rate each grade according to its characteristics, from most significant to least important. As a result, you can select aluminium with specified qualities and shapes to meet your requirements. Some of the best aluminium for machining using the CNC process are

1000 Series– Contain a minimum of 99% Aluminum and can be work hardened to increase strength. Often used in chemical containment, food packaging and electrical applications.

2000 Series– Alloyed primarily with Copper and can be hardened to strengths similar to steel. Often used in aerospace applications.

3000 Series– Alloyed primarily with Manganese and can be hardened and heat treated. Often used in beverage cans, cookware and industrial high heat applications.

4000 Series- Alloyed primarily with Silicon. Often used in applications where a lower melting point in the alloy is needed, such as casting and welding. If Magnesium is added to a 4000 series alloy it can be heat treated and transformed into a 6000 series alloy.

5000 Series– Alloyed primarily with Magnesium and offers high corrosion resistance. Often used in marine applications. 5083 alloy is common and has the highest strength of non heat treated alloys.

6000 Series- Alloyed primarily with a combination of Magnesium and Silicon and can be one of the most versatile of the Aluminum Alloys. It is considered an all-purpose aluminum due to its high machinability and strength. 6061 alloy is the most common of all Aluminum alloys and is used in many applications.

7000 Series– Alloyed primarily with Zinc and can be hardened to the highest strength of any Aluminum alloy. Often used in aerospace applications.

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Advantages of aluminum for machined parts

  • Aluminum has a good strength to weight ratio.
  • It can be casted, extruded and forged.
  • Durable material and comes in many grades.
  • Good thermal conductivity.
  • Non-magnetic, non-flammable.
  • Small to large size depending on the fabrication process.
  • Precision milling and turning possible with narrow tolerances.
  • Different surface treatments such as anodizing.
  • Resistant low temperature.
  • Electrical conductivity.
  • Aluminum is recyclable.
  • Component fabrication is relatively fast and low cost.

Our Aluminum CNC Machining Capabilities

Anpllocnc is the one top of the line Aluminum CNC facility that specialized in CNC Aluminum parts production. With over years’ experience in the CNC Aluminum field, we created the ideal CNC Aluminum parts. We resolve to offer you the high-caliber and exceptionally brilliant CNC Aluminum parts at a competitive budget.

Aluminum Material Grades We Work With

MATERIALELASTIC MODULUS (GPA)TENSILE STRENGTH (MPA)YIELD STRENGTH (MPA)ATTRIBUTESAPPLICATION
Aluminum 105095-12575● 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 106069110-13635● Malleable (Excellent)
● Corrosion Resistance
● Weldability
● Conductivity
Lithium Battery, Decorations, Lamps, Electronic Aluminum Gasket, Aluminum Furniture Base Material, Chemical, Etc.
Aluminum 2024-T3/T472.4485/470345/325● Strength
● Fatigue Resistance
Military, Aerospace, Mold. Etc.
Aluminum 5052-H3270230195● Corrosion Resistance
● Weldability
● Medium Strength
Sheet Metals, Oil Pipe, Traffic Vehicles, Ships, Instruments, Lamp Bracket And Rivets, Hardware, Electrical Shell, Etc
Aluminum 5083275-350210● 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-T669310275● Machinability (Excellent)
● Weldability
● Corrosion Resistance
● Anodizing (Excellent)
Automatic Mechanical Parts, Precision Parts, Mold Manufacturing, Electronics, And Precision Instruments
Aluminum 6063-T5/T669185145● Machinability (Excellent)
● Weldability
● Corrosion Resistance
● Anodizing (Excellent)
● Extrusion (Excellent)
Construction Profiles, Irrigation Pipes, Bracket, Furniture, Lifts, Fences, Etc
Aluminum 7075-T672570505● Machinability
● Wear Resistance
● Strength (Excellent)
Aircraft, Gears,Shafts, Missile Components, Turbines, Mold, Fixtures
MIC-671166105● 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

Aluminum Material Properties

6061-T6 Aluminum

Yield StrengthElongation at BreakHardnessDensityMaximum TempMcMaster Part Number
35,000 PSI0.125Brinell 952.768 g/㎤,0.1 lbs / cu. in.1080° F8975K219

7075-T6 Aluminum

Tensile StrengthElongation at BreakHardnessDensityMaximum TempMcMaster Part Number
68,000 psi11%Rockwell B862.768 g/,0.1 lbs / cu. in.380° F1281t71

5052 Aluminum

Tensile StrengthElongation at BreakHardnessDensityMaximum TempMcMaster Part Number
23,000 psi8%Brinell 602.768 g/,0.1 lbs / cu. in.300° F88895k113

6063 Aluminum

Tensile StrengthElongation at BreakHardnessDensityMaximum TempMcMaster Part Number
16,900 psi11%Brinell 552.768 g/,0.1 lbs / cu. in.212° F89755k84

MIC6 Aluminum

Tensile StrengthElongation at BreakHardnessDensityMaximum TempMcMaster Part Number
23,900 psi3%Brinell 652.768 g/㎤ 0.1 lbs / cu. in.1200° F86825K721

2024-T4 Aluminum

Tensile StrengthElongation at BreakHardnessDensity
47,000 PSI12%Rockwell B750.1 lb/cu in

7050 Aluminum

Tensile StrengthElongation at BreakHardnessDensity
71,000 PSI11%Rockwell B840.1 lb/cu in

Available Surface Treatements for CNC machined Aluminum parts

 NameDescriptionMaterialsColorTextureLink
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AnodizingAnodizing improves corrosion resistance, enhances wear resistance and hardness, and protects the metal surface. Widely used in mechanical parts, aircraft, and automobile parts, precision instruments, etc.All materialsClear, black, grey, red, blue, gold.Smooth, matte finish.Learn More
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Bead Blasting

Bead blasting results in parts with a smooth surface with a matte texture. Used mainly for visual applications and can be followed by other surface treatments.

ABS, Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel

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Powder CoatingPowder coating is a type of coating that is applied as a free-flowing, dry powder. Unlike conventional liquid paint which is delivered via an evaporating solvent, powder coating is typically applied electrostatically and then cured under heat or with ultraviolet light.Aluminum

Black, any RAL code or Pantone number

Gloss or semi-gloss

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ElectroplatingElectroplated coating preserves the surface of parts and resists rusts and other defects from causing decay by applying electric currents to reduce metal cations.

Aluminum, steel, stainless steel

n/a

Gloss or semi-gloss

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Polishing

Ranging from Ra 0.8~Ra0.1, polishing processes use an abrasive material to rub the part’s surface to make the shine more less shiny, depending on your requirements.

 

All materials

 

 n/a

 

Smooth, glossy finish

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Brushing

Brushing is a surface treatment process in which abrasive belts are used to draw traces on the surface of a material, usually for aesthetic purposes.

ABS, Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel

n/a

Stain

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Painting

Painting involves spraying a layer of paint onto the surface of the part. Colors can be matched to a Pantone color number of the customer’s choosing, while finishes range from matte to gloss to metallic.

Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel

Custom

Gloss, semi-gloss, flat, metallic, textured

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Aluminum Design Recommendations

Min Wall Thickness Min End Mill Size Min Drill Size Max Part Size Undercuts Radii : Depth
0.5 mm 0.8 mm (0.03 in) 0.5 mm (0.02 in) 1200 x 500 x 152 mm [x,y,z] (mill) Square profile, full radius, dovetail profiles Depth must not exceed 12x drill bit diameter.

Aluminum Common Industry Uses

Aerospace / Aircraft

With properties including high strength, light weight and efficient heat transfer, the following alloys are common in aerospace and aircraft applications.

  • 1420
  • 2004, 2014, 2017, 2020, 2024, 2080, 2090, 2091, 2095, 2219, 2324, 2519, 2524
  • 4047
  • 6013, 6061, 6063, 6113, 6951
  • 7010, 7049, 7050, 7055, 7068, 7075, 7079, 7093, 7150, 7178, 7475

Marine / Offshore

Non heat treated alloys (5000 series) are preferred in marine applications due to their high corrosion resistance. Magnesium adds both strength and corrosion resistance as well as increasing the ability to be welded. In high humidity, underwater and salt water environments, the following alloys are popular:

  • 5052, 5059, 5083, 5086
  • 6061, 6063

Automotive / Cycling

Due to their light weight and strength, the following allows are preferred for cycling frames and parts.

  • 2014
  • 6061, 6063
  • 7005, 7075

For automotive manufacturing, aluminum alloys are the first choice for external body parts and other components.

  • 2008, 2036, 5083, 5456, 5754, 6016, 6111 are common alloys for body panels.
  • 5182, 5754, 6061, 6063 are common alloys for automobile frames

Frequently asked questions

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.get an instant CNC machining quote .

CNC Aluminum machining is a manufacturing process that involves cutting a piece of raw Aluminum until a final desired shape or object remains. CNC machines cut unwanted geometries away from a raw block of Aluminum using a CNC (computer numerically controlled) milling tool. These machines are very precise, allowing for high accuracy and part complexity.

Aluminum 6061 is the most popular aluminum alloy for CNC milling. It’s a versatile and easy-to-machine metal. It has a good strength-to-weight ratio, low cost, recyclability, non-magnetic, heat treatable, and natural corrosion resistance.

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