Aerospace Aluminum Alloy Machining (7075, 2024, 6061)
Aerospace aluminum alloys including 7075, 2024, and 6061 are workhorses of aircraft structures. While easier to machine than titanium, achieving proper surface integrity and dimensional stability requires expertise in heat treatment tempers and machining strategies.
Why Aerospace Requires Aluminum Aerospace Machining
- ✓Primary material for aircraft structures
- ✓Excellent strength-to-weight ratio
- ✓Good fatigue properties when properly machined
- ✓Cost-effective compared to titanium
- ✓Well-understood material properties
Typical Applications
Materials Commonly Machined
Technical Considerations
- •High spindle speeds (10,000+ RPM) for productivity
- •Proper chip evacuation prevents recutting
- •Stress relief between roughing and finishing
- •Cryogenic machining for demanding applications
Machine Shops with Aluminum Aerospace Machining Capability
SAM-registered machine shop in Brea, CA. CAGE code 85DP2. AS9100 certification registry-verified.
Certifications
Materials:
Government Registration
SAM-registered machine shop in Southampton, MA. CAGE code 0SQ14. AS9100 certification registry-verified.
Certifications
Materials:
Government Registration
Premier Precision Machining, LLC (Rand Machine Products)
Falconer, NY
SAM-registered machine shop in Falconer, NY. CAGE code 7ZS83.
Materials:
Government Registration
SAM-registered machine shop in TROY, MI. CAGE code 72YA5.
Certifications
Government Registration
Tolerances Achievable
- Position
- ±0.0005" to ±0.002"
- Profile
- ±0.001"
- Surface Finish
- 16-63 Ra
Related Capabilities
Need Aluminum Aerospace Machining?
Connect with AS9100 certified shops that specialize in aluminum aerospace machining for aerospace applications.
Find Qualified ShopsFrequently Asked Questions
What is Aluminum Aerospace Machining?
Aerospace aluminum alloys including 7075, 2024, and 6061 are workhorses of aircraft structures. While easier to machine than titanium, achieving proper surface integrity and dimensional stability requires expertise in heat treatment tempers and machining strategies.
Why is Aluminum Aerospace Machining important for aerospace?
Primary material for aircraft structures
What tolerances can be achieved?
±0.0005" to ±0.002"