Aluminum CNC machining.
Aluminum is our most-machined material — fast cycle times, excellent strength-to-weight, and broad availability across the alloys most OEM programs require. Stocked grades include 6061-T6, 7075-T651, and 2024-T3.
Grades
Grades supported.
| Grade | |
|---|---|
| 6061-T6 | Stocked or sourced for qualified aluminum programs. |
| 7075-T651 | Stocked or sourced for qualified aluminum programs. |
| 2024-T3 | Stocked or sourced for qualified aluminum programs. |
Considerations
What engineers should know.
6061-T6 is the general-purpose workhorse — good machinability, weldability, and corrosion resistance.
7075-T651 offers higher strength but reduced corrosion resistance, common in aerospace structural work.
2024-T3 is used where fatigue resistance is critical, often in aerospace skins and structures.
Surface finishing (anodize, alodine) coordinated with qualified outside processors.
Capabilities
Processes used for this material.
Industries
Industries that specify this material.
Aerospace
Documented inspection and material control for this industry.
Robotics & Automation
Documented inspection and material control for this industry.
Industrial Equipment
Documented inspection and material control for this industry.
Electronics
Documented inspection and material control for this industry.
Applications
Typical applications.
- Aerospace brackets and structural components
- Robotics housings and end-of-arm tooling
- Electronics enclosures and heat spreaders
- Industrial equipment frames and brackets
Finishing
Surface finishing options.
Anodizing (Type II / Type III), chromate conversion, and bead blast are coordinated with qualified outside processors.
FAQ
Aluminum — FAQs
The questions engineering and procurement teams ask most often before a first quote.
Which aluminum grade should I spec?
It depends on your application. 6061-T6 is the default for general components; 7075 for higher strength; 2024 for fatigue-critical structures. DFM review can recommend based on your loads, environment, and budget.
Do you handle aluminum surface finishing in-house?
Finishing is coordinated with qualified outside processors. We manage the chain so finished parts arrive together with documentation.
Quote a Aluminum part
Have a aluminum part for review?
Upload your CAD files or drawings and our engineering team will review the project requirements.