Machining Aluminum

V8 Engine Block Machining From Solid Aluminum

Aluminum is Inexpensive, Lightweight and is Formable at Cold Temperatures

Aluminum is one of the most common materials used in manufacturing strong, lightweight parts. PMF manufactures parts made purely of Aluminum alloys as well as parts made from two or more materials such as Stainless Steel and Aluminum.

Common Forms of Aluminum (in various tempers)
6000's, 5000's, 1000's, 2000's, 3000's, 7000's

Benefits of Aluminum

• Inexpensive
• Lightweight
• Formable at cold temperatures

Considerations of Aluminum

• Softness can lead to tearing
• Low tensile strength (approx. 1/3 that of steel)

Applications of Aluminum

• Military munitions
• Aerospace
• Microelectronics
• Automobile parts
• Many others

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