Aluminum Plate – 3003, 5052, 6061

3003-H14 Aluminum Plate is a popular and economical product that is used for cosmetic and industrial applications. With its smooth and shiny finish, it is used for trim, fuel tanks, food and chemical handling and more. It is available in stock sizes and custom cuts and shapes.

3003 aluminum plate and sheet is approximately 20% stronger than 1100 series aluminum. 3003 aluminum reacts well to mechanical finishings as well as organic finishes. 3003 welding is readily accomplished by means of conventional welding methods, but may be gummy if machined. Soldering is limited to the torch method.

5052-H32 Aluminum plate has superior corrosion resistance, good weldability and excellent formability. It is an excellent choice for marine, saltwater and chemical applications, including tanks, drums, and boat hulls. It is available in stock sizes and custom cuts and shapes.

6061-T651 Aluminum Plate is the most widely used aluminum grade due to its qualities of excellent corrosion resistance, increased strength, and machinability. Heat treatability, crack resistance, easy weldability and machinability contribute to its use for structural framing, motorcycle and automobile parts and more. It is available in stock sizes and custom cuts and shapes

Alloy 6061 aluminum plate is the most versatile of the heat treatable aluminum alloys. Though less strong than most of the 2xxx and 7xxx alloys, 6061 aluminum provides an extensive range of mechanical properties and corrosion resistance and can be fabricated by many of the commonly used practices. In the “O” temper or annealed condition, alloy 6061 has good formability. In the T4 condition, fairly severe forming can be done; whereas, in the T6 condition, properties may be obtained by artificial aging.