Aluminum Sheet Metal Fabrication
Workhorse metal gets the job done for a wide variety of industries
Aluminum is among the most popular sheet metal materials, and it’s easy to see why. The metal is lightweight, strong, and generally resistant to corrosion.
We offer three types of aluminum via our sheet metal fabrication service:
- Aluminum 5052-H32: Very good corrosion resistance, weldability, highly formable, and moderately strong. Often used in appliances, lighting, wire, and rivets.
- Aluminum 6061-T651/T6: High corrosion resistance, excellent appearance after anodizing. Used for camera lens mounts, hardware, aircraft fittings, pistons, valves, bike frames.
- Aluminum 5754 (via Protolabs Network): Excellent corrosion resistance, highly weldable, strong. Often used in automotive and marine applications as rivets and bodywork.
An aluminum sheet metal part with multiple bends, slots, and countersinks.
Key Benefits of Aluminum
- Lightweight
- Strong
- Corrosion resistant
Applications for Aluminum Sheet Metal
- Automotive parts
- Electronic chassis
- Marine components
| Ultimate Tensile Strength | Elongation % | Hardness (Rockwell) | Shear | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum 5052-H32 | 28 KSI (193 MPa) | 12 | 60 | 20 KSI (138 MPa) |
| Aluminum 6061-T651/T6 | 45 KSI (310 MPa) | 12 | 95 | 30 KSI (207 MPa) |
| Aluminum 5754 | 39.2 KSI (270 MPa) | 14 | 80 | 23.2 KSI (160 MPa) |
Finishing Options
- Anodizing
- Chromate
- Hardware insertion and riveting
- Plating
- Powder coating
- Silk screening
- Welding
