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

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: either ± 0,1mm ± 0,07mm ± 0,05mm
Dim Max: 500 x 500 x 300 mm; 19.7 x 19.7 x 11.8 in
Lead time: <4 days