We machine various aluminum alloys in different forms and sizes for our customers’ custom aluminum prototyping projects.
Compared to plastics or steel, aluminum alloys meet the needs of many industries and applications.
When choosing a material for your prototyped component, aluminum offers versatility for a wide range of applications. From consumer goods—like pots, pans, and furniture—to the aerospace and marine components needing rust resistance, machined aluminum alloys provide several advantages.
Aluminum also offers specific benefits during prototyping phases of product development, making it an ideal choice when testing a product’s form and fit.
Benefits Of Using Aluminum In Machining Operations
* Both Strong and Lightweight
* Excellent Machinability
* Excellent Corrosion Resistance
* Greater Electrical Conductivity
* Surface Finishing and Anodization Potential
* Lower Production Costs
* Recyclability
XMCERA's CNC milling and turning capabilities produce aluminum components for applications in:
* Aerospace
* Construction
* Marine
* Medical
* Recreation
* Consumer electronics
* Household appliances
* Transportation
* Robotics
Key Applications
Although Alloy 6061 and Alloy 7075 differ in ductility and strength, many industrial applications use both types of alloys:
* Aluminum’s use for car and truck radiators, wheels, bumpers, cylinder blocks, and body parts reduces vehicle weight and improves fuel efficiency.
* Precision tubing manufactured from aluminum supports solar panels and carries liquid and gases for consumer and industrial applications.
* In the aerospace industry, components ranging from antennas to fuel tanks consist of aluminum alloys.
* Contoured seats and instrument panels require the ductility and formability of aluminum 6061.
* Structural supports, wing spars, wing skins, rods, or gears that endure higher mechanical stress levels and the temperature usually rely on the exceptional tensile and shear strength of aluminum 7075.
Consumer goods also leverages aluminum’s properties:
* High heat conductivity enables aluminum pans to radiate heat to foods efficiently, for example.
* Electronic devices ranging from smartphones to televisions rely on aluminum’s lighter weight and ability to absorb or dissipate heat.
Material Type
Aluminum - Gray (Aluminum 6061-T651) Soft metal
Aluminum - Gray (Aluminum 7075-T651) Soft metal
We machine various aluminum alloys in different forms and sizes for our customers’ custom aluminum prototyping projects.