CNC Machining Materials

Aluminum CNC Machining

Aluminum has low density, light weight, corrosion resistance, good thermal conductivity, easy processing, strength can be improved by alloying and other properties.

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Aluminum CNC Machining

Aluminum CNC machining has many characteristics. First of all, the density of aluminum alloy is small, the weight is light, and the load on the equipment is small during the processing, which is conducive to high-speed cutting and improving processing efficiency. Secondly, its cutting performance is good, the cutting force is small, the tool wear is relatively slow, and the processing cost can be reduced. The thermal conductivity of aluminum alloy is good, and the heat generated during processing can be quickly dispersed, reducing the influence of thermal deformation on the processing accuracy. Moreover, its machinability is strong, and it can be easily manufactured by CNC machining to produce a variety of complex shapes, such as thin-wall structures, complex surfaces, etc., Mastersdex processed products are widely used in aerospace, automotive manufacturing and electronic equipment enclosures and other fields.

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Common Aluminum Subtypes For CNC Machining

SubtypeUltimate tensile strengthYield strengthYoung’s modulus
(modulus of elasticity)
Elongation at breakCorrosion resistanceMagnetismWeldabilityApplication 
Aluminum
6061-T6
260-310 MPa240-270 MPa68 – 74 GPa8-11 %HighNon-magneticHighAutomotive industry
Marine industry
Electrical fittings
Couplings & valves
 
Aluminum
6063
110-210 MPa55-130 MPa68 – 69 GPa8-18 %HighNon-magneticGoodArchitectural products
Door and windows frames
Pipe and tubes for irrigation systems
Electrical components
 
Aluminum
5052
170-210 MPa70-120 MPa68 – 71 GPa7-20 %GoodNon-magneticHighHydraulic tubes
Kitchen appliances
Cabinets
Small boats
Home freezers
Aircraft tubes
Fencing
 
Aluminum
7075-T6
520-560 MPa460-470 MPa69 – 76 GPa6-9 %ModerateNon-magneticPoorAircraft and aerospace
Marine
Transportation
 
Aluminum
2024-T351
395-470 MPa275-310 MPa71 – 73.1 GPa9-15 %PoorNon-magneticGoodAircraft fuselage
Commercial & military aircraft
Wing tension members
Critical Aircraft structures
 
Aluminum
2014
190-245 MPa100-125 MPa72 – 73.3 GPa11 – 16 %PoorNon-magneticFairAerospace & Defense industry
Truck frames
 
Aluminum
7050
470-530 MPa390-460 MPa70 – 80 GPa5-12 %PoorNon-magneticFairFuselage frames
Bulkheads
Wing skins
Aerospace structures
Commercial & military aircraft applications
 

Aluminum CNC Machining Surface Finishes from Mastersdex

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As Machined

Diamond knife aluminum cnc turning

Diamond knife Machining

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Sand blast

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Anodizing

Sand blast with anodizing

Band blast with Anodizing

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Power coating

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Spray paint

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Electroplate

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Polishing

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Brush with anodizing

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Knurling with anodizing

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Brush with Lacquer

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Electrophoresis

CNC Machining parts from Mastersdex

Cost-saving Design Tips

1.Design for manufacturing

The first tip to save cost when machining an aluminum alloy part is to follow design-for-manufacturing principles to limit difficult-to-machine features, such as setup numbers, inspection dimensions, tight tolerances, and deep pockets with small radii.In addition, the size is as small as possible, and the overall size is preferred to be an integer

2.Choose the right alloy

Using the most innovative and pricey alloy might not be needed if the part is just a prototype. 6061 T6 aluminum is a good choice.

Powder Coating Process

Powder finish is a strong, wear-resistant surface finish that is compatible with all steel products. Here’s how to apply powder coating:
1)Clean parts to remove inorganic contaminants
2)To enhance performance and quality, pretreat parts with a conversion coating
3)Rinse and dry parts in an oven
4)Mask critical areas to prevent tolerance issues
5)Coat parts with an electrostatic spray gun
6)Dry parts in an oven to cure the coating

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FAQs

The two primary CNC machining processes are CNC turning and CNC milling. Other machining processes include drilling, gear hobbing and electrical discharge machining,grinding among others.

Parts machined with metal will follow ISO 2768-m (medium) or ISO 2768-f (fine). Parts machined with plastics will follow 2768-m (medium). Geometric tolerances down to ± 0.001mm are possible but must be clearly indicated in technical drawings. We can achieve tighter tolerances on shafts with up to H7 fits with manual quoting and on occasion tighter.

We offer CNC milling (3-axis, 3+2-axis and 5-axis) and turning. Milled parts can be machined up to 2000 x 1500 x 300 mm for 3, 3+2 axis CNC milling. For 5-axis milling, the maximum part size is 650 x 650 x 300 mm. The maximum diameter for CNC turning is 431mm, length 990 mm. Minimum part dimensions recommended are around 2 x 2 x 2mm.The minimum for feature dimensions is 0.5 mm.
Deburing and edge breaking are standard procedures for all CNC machined parts. lf there are any critical edges that should be left sharp, they must be clearly indicated in technical drawings. Surfaces will be free of defects such as scratches, dents, stains, blemishes, hanging marks, minor defects. Surfaces indicated ascritical (primary (a) side, as indicated on the technical drawing) will be free of mill steps and other marks. For the secondary (b) side, minor hanging marks and up to 2 minor defects are acceptable. A number of post-processing and finishing methods can be applied to improve the surface roug hness, visual properties andwear resistance of machined parts.
We offer UNF, UNC, and metric threads for machining along with coil and key inserts. These are available on both milled or turned CNC parts.

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