Aluminium is one of the most popular machining materials for good reason. It is light, strong, corrosion resistant and cuts cleanly, which makes it a great choice for functional parts across many industries.
Getting the best from it
A clean aluminium finish comes from the right tooling, speeds and feeds, and good chip clearance so material does not re-cut and mar the surface. Sensible design helps too, since thin walls can flex and chatter, and very deep pockets are harder to cut cleanly.
Aluminium also finishes well, taking nicely to bead blasting and coatings when appearance matters.
Design for the result
If you are planning an aluminium part, send it through and we will advise on wall thickness, radii and finish so your machined part comes out clean and accurate.