Metal
Aluminum
Aluminium
The practical first choice when low weight, fast machining and a clean anodized finish matter.
01 · QUICK ANSWER
When should you choose Aluminum?
Start with 6061-T6 for general mechanical parts. Move to 7075-T6 when strength-to-weight is the priority, or 5083 when welding and marine corrosion resistance lead the decision.
02 · SELECTION DATA
Typical properties at a glance
Screening values only. Final design data must follow the exact grade, condition, stock form and supplier certificate.
Density2.70 g/cm³
Strength range240–505 MPa yield
TemperatureTypically ≤150°C
MachinabilityExcellent
03 · ENGINEERING NOTES
Specify what changes the result
A material name alone is not enough. Include grade, condition, finish and documentation on the drawing or purchase specification.
- 6061-T6
- 6082-T6
- 7075-T6
- 2024-T3
- 5083-H111
- Housings and covers
- Robotics brackets
- Heat sinks
- Fixtures and jigs
- Threads in soft sections may need inserts
- 7075 is not the preferred welding grade
- Thin anodized areas can show color variation
- As machined
- Bead blast
- Anodize Type II
- Hard anodize Type III
- Chem film
04 · MANUFACTURING FIT
Available process routes
CNC machiningCommonly available
Sheet metalCommonly available
3D printingCommonly available
05 · NEXT COMPARISON