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Aluminum CNC Machining Service

Aluminum is known for its excellent machinability, durability, lightweight properties, and cost-effectiveness, making it an ideal material for various parts across multiple industries. As demand grows, aluminum CNC machining parts are increasingly favored. With our extensive machining expertise, KUSLA delivers high-quality aluminum parts with fast turnaround times.

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10+ Years OF Aluminum machining experiences

No Mininum Order

Tolerance as tight as ±0.01 mm

Precison CNC Aluminum Machining Service

KUSLA is a trusted provider of advanced aluminum machining services. Using CNC technology and top-notch equipment, we can handle complex machining tasks for a variety of materials, including aluminum. Our capabilities include 4-axis and 5-axis milling, swiss machining, and micromachining, allowing us to create highly precise parts with tight tolerances—down to 0.0005 inches.

 

Based in China, KUSLA has been processing aluminum materials for a long time with precise standards. We understand every project is unique, so we offer custom aluminum machining services to meet specific customer needs. KUSLA’s commitment to quality assurance ensures that all our precision aluminum machining services meet the highest standards.

Machining Aluminum ptotoypes

Aluminum prototypes are crucial for verifying complex designs and testing before production. they helps identify and resolve issues quickly, paving the way for efficient production.At Kusla, We handle cost-effective aluminum prototype machining by CNC machining without MOQ. Our engineering team reviews each project, analyzes your design, and addresses any specific requirements, such as welding or EDM processes which guarantee the best machining methods according to your budget, timeline, and materials.

Manufacturing Aluminum Parts

Kusla could be a capable and affordable production partner for your custom aluminum parts project from low volume manufacuring to High volume manufacturing.

With our advanced technology, extensive experience, and skilled team, we ensure high-quality production. Our commitment to ISO9001 quality standards, combined with efficient production methods and adaptable engineering solutions, allows us to handle complex projects with quick turnaround times and exceptional quality.

Aluminum CNC Machining Process

CNC milling

CNC MILLING

Aluminum CNC milling use a rotating cutting tool to remove material from a stationary aluminum workpiece. This process is commonly used to create parts with complex shapes and detailed features, such as brackets, housings, and plates.

CNC turning

CNC TURNING

Aluminum CNC turning involves rotating the aluminum material with a cutting tool to remove material from it. this process is commonly used to create parts that are cylindrical or round in shape such as pins, rings, and Shafts.

5-axis CNC machining

5-Axis Milling

Aluminum 5-axis machining uses a cutting tool that moves along five axes to shape complex parts with precision. It's ideal for creating intricate components like aerospace parts and medical devices in a single setup.

About Aluminum

Aluminum is one of the most popular metal materials for machining because it is relatively easy to machine, high thermal and corrosion resistance, making it great for CNC machining, Common aluminum alloys like 6061-T6, 7075-T6, and 2024-T3 are widely used in CNC machining due to their good balance of strength, machinability, and cost.

Key Benefits of Aluminum

 

  • Easy Machining
  • High strength and hardness
  • Low weight
  • Thermal resistance
  • corrosion resistance
  • Electrical conductivity
  • Overall versatility
  • Low cost
  • recyclable 
Aluminum alloys for machining

Common Aluminum Alloy For CNC Machining

Aluminum 6061

 

This aluminum alloy is one of the most versatile heat-treatable options available, maintaining many of aluminum’s excellent qualities. It offers a wide range of mechanical properties and strong corrosion resistance. You can fabricate it using most standard techniques, and it demonstrates good workability when annealed.

Aluminum 6063

 

Often referred to as an architectural alloy, this aluminum grade offers good mechanical properties, exceptional finishing capabilities, and strong corrosion resistance. It is commonly used in both interior and exterior architectural applications, as well as trim work. Aluminum 6063 is particularly popular for extrusion applications.

Aluminum 7075

 

Aluminum 7075 is among the strongest aluminum alloys available, boasting an impressive strength-to-weight ratio. It’s perfect for applications involving high stress and is commonly used in the aviation industry for components that require complex structures and precise engineering.

Aluminum 2024

 

Aluminum 2024 is ideal for applications that demand a high strength-to-weight ratio and good fatigue resistance. However, it is not weldable and has average machinability. Additionally, it has limited corrosion resistance and is not well-suited for anodization. anodization.

Aluminum 5052

 

This is the strongest alloy among non-heat-treatable grades, offering higher fatigue strength than most other aluminum alloys. It provides good resistance to marine environments and saltwater corrosion, along with excellent workability.

Aluminum 6082

 

Aluminum 6082 is a medium-strength alloy renowned for its excellent corrosion resistance and is the strongest member of the 6000 series. Known as a structural alloy, it is the most commonly used alloy for machining in plate form.

Aluminum alloys Material Properties

Density (g/cm3)

Hardness (Brinell)

Yield Strength (MPa)

Maximum Temp (°C)

Elongation at Break (%)

Cost

Aluminum 6061-T6

2.70

95

276

250

17

$

Aluminum 6063

2.70

73

214

200

12

$

Aluminum 7075

2.81

150

503

150

11

$$$

Aluminum 2024-T3

2.78

120

345

150

18

$$

Aluminum 5052-H32

2.68

60

193

200

12

$$

What is Aluminum Machining?

 Aluminum machining is a specialized process that uses machine tools to cut and shape aluminum into parts of different shapes and sizes. Aluminum alloy is easy to process, providing good rigidity, and offers various anodizing colors which make it a perfect material for viarous machining methods. it is the most widely used metal in aerospace, automotive, medical industries. 

Applications of Machined Aluminum parts

Aluminum parts are widely used across industries, including automotive, aerospace, industrial equipment, and consumer electronics:

 

  • Automotive: Lightweight components like engine covers, transmission housings, and structural parts.
  • Aerospace: Frames, brackets, and fittings that require strength and reduced weight.
  • Industrial Equipment: Precision tools, clamps, and machine housings.
  • Consumer Electronics: Casings, heat sinks, buttons, and display frames.

Finishes Of Aluminum parts

  • As Machined: The part is left with the surface it has after machining.
  • Bead Blasting: Tiny glass beads are blasted onto the part to create a smooth, matte finish.
  • Anodizing: A process that makes the surface more resistant to rust and can add color.
  • Powder Coating: Dry powder is applied and heated to form a strong, protective coating.
  • Plating: A thin metal layer, like zinc or nickel, is added to the surface for protection or looks.
  • Brushed Finish: A brush is used to create a uniform linear texture on the surface.
  • Polished Finish: The surface is polished to make it shiny and reflective.
  • Electropolishing: The surface is cleaned and smoothed using an electrical process.
Brushing finish

Gallery Of CNC Machined Aluminum Parts

KUSLA have ever made thousands of aluminum parts for our global customers based on different machinig processes.here we only put some of them to show you the typical parts we made. 

FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers

No minimum quantity! KUSLA provides prototypes and short to medium-run production machining services.

Our Precision Machining Tolerances down to ±.0002″ (0.005mm). We can produce and inspect parts to meet the tight tolerances specified in your drawings

Our Lead times are 1 to 2 weeks for prototypes and 3 to 4 weeks for production. Emergency services are also available with additional costs.

Aluminum 6061 is the most commonly used alloy for CNC milling. It is versatile, easy to machine, and offers a good strength-to-weight ratio. It is also affordable, recyclable, non-magnetic, heat-treatable, and naturally resistant to corrosion. 

On average in Kusla, machining costs can range from $20 to $100 per hour or more, depending on the job’s complexity.

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