Aluminum is a versatile material with properties that make it ideal for CNC machining. Aluminum has excellent machinability, welding and electroplating properties as well as good corrosion resistance. The metal is also characterized by a high strength-to-weight ratio and good temperature resistance. After machining, aluminum has a low risk of deformation or defects and is easy to polish and color.
Because of these properties, aluminum is a broadly used metal in many industries, including automotive, defense, aerospace, transportation, construction, packaging, electronics, consumer goods and more.
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Neutral |
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Process |
CNC machining, injection molding, 3D printing |
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| Tolerance |
With drawing: as low as +/- 0.005 mm No drawing: ISO 2768 medium |
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| Applications |
Gears and sliders, large parts, general-purpose, wear & heat-resistance applications |
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Price |
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Tensile Strength |
Elongation at Break |
Hardness | Density |
Maximum Temp |
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Nylon 6/6 |
11,200 PSI | 50% | Rockwell R110 | 1.13 g/㎤ 0.04 lbs / cu. in. | 185° F |
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Nylon (30% Glass-Filled) |
13,500 PSI | 3% | Rockwell M88 | 1.13 g/㎤ 0.04 lbs / cu. in. | 230° F |
| Name | Description | Materials | Color | Texture | Link | |
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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 |
n/a | Matte | Learn more | |
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Electroplating | Electroplated 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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