ALUMINIUM

5083

Strength, corrosion resistance, and weldability at a reasonable cost.

PROS
Highly resistant to oxidation and corrosion
High fatigue resistance
Good weldability

CONS
Low mechanical resistance
Thin walls complex to machine

Machining process: CNC
Tolerance: ISO 2768-1 fine (f) or medium (m) class
Dim Max: 500 x 500 x 400 mm; 19.7 x 19.7 x 15.7 in
Lead time: <4 days

6082

Strong, lightweight and offers excellent corrosion resistance.

PROS
High corrosion resistance
Good weldability
Good mechanical features

CONS
Hard to process thin walls
Low intrinsic fatigue resistance

Machining process: CNC
Tolerance: ISO 2768-1 fine (f) or medium (m) class
Dim Max: 500 x 500 x 300 mm; 19.7 x 19.7 x 11.8 in
Lead time: <4 days

7075

The highest strength aluminum alloy.

PROS
High strength-to-weight ratio
Excellent fatigue strength
Good machinability

CONS
Low natural corrosion resistance
High cost compared to other alloys
Difficult to weld

Machining process: CNC
Tolerance: ISO 2768-1 fine (f) or medium (m) class
Dim Max: 500 x 500 x 300 mm; 19.7 x 19.7 x 11.8 in
Lead time: <4 days

2011

Excellent machinability to produce precision components.

PROS
Excellent Machinability
Hardness and strength
Good surface finish

CONS
Medium corrosion resistance
Low weldability

Machining process: CNC
Tolerance: ISO 2768-1 fine (f) or medium (m) class
Dim Max: 150x150x500 mm; 5.9x5.9x19.7 in
Lead time: <4 days

7021

Good price when hardness and resistance are required.

PROS
High Strength
Good Wear Resistance
Dimensional Stability
High Heat Transfer

CONS
Limited Weldability
Reduced Formability

Machining process: CNC
Tolerance: ISO 2768-1 fine (f) or medium (m) class
Dim Max: 500x500x400 mm ; 19.7x19.7x15.7 in
Lead time: <4 days

7022

It is particularly suitable for the manufacture of moulds.

PROS
Good dimensional stability under temperature
Good corrosion resistance
Good heat dissipation properties

CONS
Lower mechanical properties than 7075
Thin walls difficult to achieve

Machining process: CNC
Tolerance: ISO 2768-1 fine (f) or medium (m) class
Dim Max: 496 x 496 x 399 mm ; 19.5 x 19.5 x 15.7 in
Lead time: <4 days