materials
Aluminum
Along with steel, Aluminum is one of the most common materials in manufacturing, due to its relatively low cost and the speed and ease with which it can be machined.
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Relative Cost of Material
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Machining Degree of Difficulty
Summary
Aluminum is one of the most commonly used materials in all of manufacturing; it is fairly low cost, easy to machine, and does not require any specialized tooling to cut. It is found in virtually every industry in existence, with the parts being made ranging from extremely simplistic to some of the most complex geometries and tightest tolerances currently possible- which is where we come in.
While there is no shortage of options when looking for a manufacturer that works in aluminum, Mindrum Precision specializes in the complex geometries and high-difficulty parts that few other shops can achieve. As both a raw material for finished goods and a setup material for many of the more complex components that we manufacture from more expensive materials, we work in Aluminum on a constant basis, and are willing to take on the jobs that require the extreme levels of skill and precision that our customers have come to expect from our shop. Click here for our contact information or to request a quote, and we look forward to working with you.
Applications
It is difficult to find an industry that does not use aluminum in some shape or form, and within the Aerospace and Defense industry, it is just as prolific as it is everywhere else. Among our many other high-profile projects, we have been trusted to produce aluminum parts for NASA’s ORION, SLS, WFIRST, Mars 2020, GPM Satellite, and many more; we deliver when it matters most, and that is why so many companies and organizations turn to us with their mission-critical needs.
Properties
Material Property | Aluminum |
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Density (g/cm^3) | 2.7 |
Hardness (Rockwell B) | 60 |
Tensile Strength (MPa) | 276 |
Modulus of Elasticity (GPa) | 69 |
Flexural Strength (MPa) | 276 |
Poisson's Ratio | .33 |
Volume Resistivity (ohm-cm @25°C) | >1.0E12 |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (1 x 10^-6/°C) | 23.4 |
Thermal Conductivity (W/m K) | 167 |
Specific Heat (J/kg*K) | 896 |
*Note: Properties vary by manufacturer. The above information should be used for general reference purposes only. |