Aluminum CNC Machining
Rapid, precise aluminum prototypes and production runs.
Aluminum CNC Machining
Rapid, precise aluminum prototypes and production runs. Aluminum is the material of choice for aerospace, automotive, and high-performance applications due to its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, machinability, and thermal properties. At CG Model Tek, we specialize in machining aluminum alloys with optimized speeds, feeds, and tooling to deliver fast turnaround times without compromising precision.
Aluminum Alloys We Machine
- • 6061-T6: General purpose, excellent weldability
- • 7075-T6: High strength aerospace alloy
- • 2024-T3/T4: Aerospace structural applications
- • 6063-T5: Architectural and extrusion grade
- • 5052-H32: Marine and corrosion-resistant
- • MIC-6 / ATP-5: Cast tooling plate for stability
Machining Advantages
- • High-speed machining for rapid material removal
- • Excellent surface finish capabilities (Ra 16 or better)
- • Tight tolerances achievable: ±0.0005"
- • Reduced tool wear compared to harder materials
- • Faster cycle times = lower cost per part
- • Lightweight parts ideal for weight-critical assemblies
Common Aluminum Parts
- • Aircraft structural components and brackets
- • Wind tunnel model bodies and fairings
- • Prototype enclosures and housings
- • Heat sinks and thermal management components
- • Aerospace fixtures and tooling
- • Lightweight robotic and automation parts
Finishing Options
- • As-machined (mill finish)
- • Bead blasting for uniform matte finish
- • Anodizing (Type II, Type III hard coat)
- • Alodine / Chem-film (chromate conversion)
- • Powder coating and wet painting
- • Polishing for cosmetic or optical applications
Fast and Precise: Aluminum's machinability allows us to produce complex parts quickly without sacrificing quality. Whether you need a single prototype or a short production run, our aluminum machining expertise ensures you get precision parts on time and on budget.