Custom aluminium parts machining
Custom aluminium parts machining
Custom aluminium parts machining
If you need aluminium parts machined, Honstar are one of the most capable and affordable sources, and we can get the job done right.
Advantages of aluminium
Aluminium parts are economical, light weight and attractive.
Parts made from this metal are often less expensive because they can be machined in less time than many other metals such as steel and do not require additional finishes.
As the pure metal is soft, small amounts of copper, magnesium, zinc and other elements are added for strength.
It is resistant to corrosion as a thin protective layer is formed when exposed to the atmosphere, preventing surface rust.
Aluminum is chemical resistant, easy to machine, and has a high strength to weight ratio – it weighs about one-third as much as steel.
It is also a good conductor of electricity and heat, making it ideal for heat sinks, and reflects heat and light, is non-magnetic and is malleable.
Aluminium alloys
Here are 2 most popular aluminum alloys follow.
Aluminum 6061
Has good mechanical properties and good weldability.
It is one of the most common alloys for general purpose use. 6061 is widely used for construction of aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselages, yacht construction, utility boats and bicycle frames and components.
6061 is highly weldable and is often used in extrusions and hot forging of automotive and industrial parts.
Aluminum 6063
Has generally good mechanical properties and is heat treatable and weldable.
It is mostly used in extruded shapes for architecture, particularly window frames, door frames, roofs, piping, tubing and furniture.
6063 is highly weldable although strength near the weld can be diminished by up to 30% without subsequent heat treating.
Custom aluminium parts machining from Honstar
Machining work
Honstar manufactures aluminum parts using many different processes:
Design; prototype; cutting to length; punching; notching; bending; deburring; drilling&countersinking; tapping; milling; forming; mitre cutting; CNC router; welding; threading; knurling; laser cutting; assembly etc
