{"id":1121,"date":"2025-09-22T02:22:04","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T02:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/?page_id=1121"},"modified":"2026-08-04T01:52:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T01:52:35","slug":"cnc-bearbeitung-von-aluminium","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/de\/cnc-machining-aluminum\/","title":{"rendered":"CNC-Bearbeitung von Aluminium"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1121\" class=\"elementor elementor-1121\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01250f0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"01250f0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-629eb97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"629eb97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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We support multiple\naluminum grades and additional surface finishing processes for\nhigh-standard prototypes and standard production runs.<\/p><ul class=\"wma-benefits\"><li>\n<span class=\"wma-benefit-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/span>\nLightweight<\/li><li>\n<span class=\"wma-benefit-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/span>\nEasy Machinability<\/li><li>\n<span class=\"wma-benefit-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/span>\nHigh Corrosion Resistance<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"wma-processes\"><p class=\"wma-process-label\">\nAvailable Processes<\/p><div class=\"wma-process-list\">\n<a\nclass=\"wma-process-item\"\nhref=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/cnc-machining\/\"\n>\nCNC Machining\n<\/a><span class=\"wma-process-item\">\nExtrusion\n<\/span><span class=\"wma-process-item\">\nCasting\n<\/span><span class=\"wma-process-item\">\nForming\n<\/span><a\nclass=\"wma-process-item\"\nhref=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/surface-finish\/\"\n>\nSurface Finish\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wma-hero-actions\">\n<a\nclass=\"wma-hero-button\"\nhref=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/file-upload\/\"\n>\nGet a Quote\n<span class=\"wma-button-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wma-hero-visual\"><figure class=\"wma-image-frame\">\n<img\nsrc=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2017A-aluminum-part-with-anodize.webp\"\nalt=\"CNC-machined 2017A aluminum part with anodized finish\"\nloading=\"eager\"\nfetchpriority=\"high\"\ndecoding=\"async\"\n>\n<\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89d45e5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"89d45e5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8520c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"d8520c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n  \/* ===== Key Characteristics of Aluminum ===== *\/\n  .wac-section,\n  .wac-section * {\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n  }\n\n  .wac-section {\n    padding: 18px 12px 56px;\n    background:\n      radial-gradient(\n        circle at 92% 12%,\n        rgba(79, 131, 209, 0.1),\n        transparent 25%\n      ),\n      radial-gradient(\n        circle at 6% 88%,\n        rgba(82, 174, 157, 0.1),\n        transparent 24%\n      ),\n      linear-gradient(\n        135deg,\n        #f4f9fc 0%,\n        #f7fcfa 100%\n      );\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n  }\n\n  .wac-container {\n    position: relative;\n    max-width: 1500px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    padding: 54px;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);\n    border: 1px solid #d8e7ef;\n    border-radius: 28px;\n    box-shadow: 0 22px 55px rgba(49, 88, 120, 0.1);\n  }\n\n  .wac-container::before {\n    position: 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color: #28587f;\n    font-size: clamp(30px, 3vw, 42px);\n    font-weight: 700;\n    line-height: 1.18;\n    letter-spacing: -0.7px;\n  }\n\n  .wac-intro {\n    max-width: 850px;\n    margin: 0;\n    color: #607b92;\n    font-size: 17px;\n    line-height: 1.75;\n  }\n\n  \/* ===== Content Layout ===== *\/\n  .wac-layout {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: minmax(420px, 0.78fr) minmax(0, 1.22fr);\n    gap: 30px;\n    align-items: stretch;\n  }\n\n  \/* ===== Aluminum Image ===== *\/\n  .wac-image-panel {\n    min-width: 0;\n    padding: 18px;\n    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #edf5fa, #f3faf8);\n    border: 1px solid #d5e5ed;\n    border-radius: 22px;\n  }\n\n  .wac-image-frame {\n    width: 100%;\n    height: 100%;\n    min-height: 465px;\n    margin: 0;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    background: #ffffff;\n    border-radius: 17px;\n    box-shadow: 0 13px 30px rgba(46, 85, 113, 0.1);\n  }\n\n  .wac-image-frame img {\n    display: block;\n    width: 100%;\n    height: 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aria-hidden=\"true\">\u25ce<\/span>\n        Aluminum Material\n      <\/p>\n\n      <h2 class=\"wac-title\" id=\"wac-title\">\n        Key Characteristics of Aluminum\n      <\/h2>\n\n      <p class=\"wac-intro\">\n        Aluminum combines low density and good strength with easy\n        machinability, excellent thermal conductivity, high corrosion\n        resistance and suitability for surface treatments.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/header>\n\n    <div class=\"wac-layout\">\n\n      <!-- Aluminum material image -->\n      <div class=\"wac-image-panel\">\n        <figure class=\"wac-image-frame\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/aluminum-rod.webp\"\n            alt=\"Aluminum rods used for CNC machining\"\n            width=\"800\"\n            height=\"700\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n          >\n        <\/figure>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- Aluminum characteristics -->\n      <div class=\"wac-grid\">\n\n        <article class=\"wac-card\">\n          <span class=\"wac-card-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2193<\/span>\n\n          <h3>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aluminium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n              Lightweight\n              <span class=\"wac-external-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/h3>\n\n          <p>\n            Aluminum has an approximate density of 2.7 g\/cm\u00b3.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"wac-card\">\n          <span class=\"wac-card-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u25c6<\/span>\n\n          <h3>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/aluminum-strength\/\">\n              Good Strength\n            <\/a>\n          <\/h3>\n\n          <p>\n            Aluminum provides good strength for machined parts.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"wac-card\">\n          <span class=\"wac-card-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2726<\/span>\n\n          <h3>Easy Machinability<\/h3>\n\n          <p>\n            Aluminum is easy to machine into precise and complex shapes.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"wac-card\">\n          <span class=\"wac-card-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2248<\/span>\n\n          <h3>Thermal Conductivity<\/h3>\n\n          <p>\n            Provides excellent thermal conductivity and heat dissipation.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"wac-card\">\n          <span class=\"wac-card-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u25c7<\/span>\n\n          <h3>Corrosion Resistance<\/h3>\n\n          <p>\n            Aluminum offers high resistance to corrosion.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"wac-card\">\n          <span class=\"wac-card-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u25ce<\/span>\n\n          <h3>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/surface-finish\/\">\n              Surface Treatment Ready\n            <\/a>\n          <\/h3>\n\n          <p>\n            Suitable for a wide range of surface treatment processes.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/article>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-831f832 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"831f832\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n\/* ===== CNC Aluminum Series Comparison Table ===== *\/\n.waa-series,\n.waa-series * {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n\n.waa-series {\n  width: 100%;\n  padding: 18px 12px 56px;\n  color: #31445a;\n  background:\n    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 15%, rgba(82, 174, 157, 0.10), transparent 25%),\n    radial-gradient(circle at 93% 87%, rgba(79, 131, 209, 0.11), transparent 26%),\n    linear-gradient(135deg, #f3f9fc 0%, #f7fcfa 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id=\"waa-series-title\">Aluminum Series for CNC Machining<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"waa-series__intro\">Compare the principal wrought-aluminum series used for CNC parts. The best choice depends on strength, corrosion exposure, conductivity, finishing and the required material condition.<\/p>\n    <\/header>\n\n    <div class=\"waa-series__table-wrap\">\n      <table class=\"waa-series__table\">\n        <thead>\n          <tr>\n            <th scope=\"col\">Series<\/th>\n            <th scope=\"col\">Common CNC Grades<\/th>\n            <th scope=\"col\">Machining Profile<\/th>\n            <th scope=\"col\">Selection Strengths<\/th>\n            <th scope=\"col\">Typical CNC Parts<\/th>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr>\n            <td data-label=\"Series\"><span class=\"waa-series__number\">1000 Series<\/span><\/td>\n            <td data-label=\"Common CNC Grades\"><div class=\"waa-series__grade-list\"><span>1050<\/span><span>1060<\/span><span>1100<\/span><\/div><\/td>\n            <td data-label=\"Machining Profile\"><span class=\"waa-series__rating\">Selective Use<\/span><\/td>\n            <td data-label=\"Selection Strengths\">High electrical and thermal conductivity with excellent corrosion resistance.<\/td>\n            <td data-label=\"Typical CNC Parts\">Bus bars, conductive plates, thermal parts and low-load electrical components.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td data-label=\"Series\"><span class=\"waa-series__number\">2000 Series<\/span><\/td>\n            <td data-label=\"Common CNC Grades\"><div class=\"waa-series__grade-list\"><span>2017A<\/span><span>2024<\/span><\/div><\/td>\n            <td data-label=\"Machining Profile\"><span class=\"waa-series__rating\">Good<\/span><\/td>\n            <td data-label=\"Selection Strengths\">High strength and useful fatigue performance for loaded structures.<\/td>\n            <td data-label=\"Typical CNC Parts\">Aircraft fittings, fasteners, fixtures and high-load mechanical parts.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td data-label=\"Series\"><span class=\"waa-series__number\">5000 Series<\/span><\/td>\n            <td data-label=\"Common CNC Grades\"><div class=\"waa-series__grade-list\"><a href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/5052-aluminum-alloy\/\">5052<\/a><span>5083<\/span><\/div><\/td>\n            <td data-label=\"Machining Profile\"><span class=\"waa-series__rating\">Good<\/span><\/td>\n            <td data-label=\"Selection Strengths\">Strong marine corrosion resistance and good weldability.<\/td>\n            <td data-label=\"Typical CNC Parts\">Marine plates, tanks, enclosures, brackets and welded assemblies.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td data-label=\"Series\"><span class=\"waa-series__number\">6000 Series<\/span><\/td>\n            <td data-label=\"Common CNC Grades\"><div class=\"waa-series__grade-list\"><span>6060<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/6061-t6-aluminum-strength\/\">6061<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/can-6063-aluminum-be-bent\/\">6063<\/a><span>6082<\/span><\/div><\/td>\n            <td data-label=\"Machining Profile\"><span class=\"waa-series__rating\">Excellent<\/span><\/td>\n            <td data-label=\"Selection Strengths\">Balanced strength, corrosion resistance, machinability and finishing response.<\/td>\n            <td data-label=\"Typical CNC Parts\">Housings, frames, brackets, heat sinks, fixtures and general machine parts.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td data-label=\"Series\"><span class=\"waa-series__number\">7000 Series<\/span><\/td>\n            <td data-label=\"Common CNC Grades\"><div class=\"waa-series__grade-list\"><span>7022<\/span><span>7050<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/7075-t6-aluminum\/\">7075<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/7085-aluminum-cnc-machining\/\">7085<\/a><\/div><\/td>\n            <td data-label=\"Machining Profile\"><span class=\"waa-series__rating\">Good<\/span><\/td>\n            <td data-label=\"Selection Strengths\">High strength and toughness for demanding structural components.<\/td>\n            <td data-label=\"Typical CNC Parts\">Aerospace structures, bulkheads, high-load fittings, shafts and precision supports.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"waa-series__note-grid\">\n      <p class=\"waa-series__note\">Grade performance varies with temper, thickness, grain direction and supplier specification. Confirm the exact alloy and condition on the drawing before production. The 3000, 4000 and 8000 series are generally selected for more specialized sheet, filler, casting or application-specific requirements.<\/p>\n      <p class=\"waa-series__tooling\"><strong>Need a stable tooling plate?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/mic-6-aluminum\/\">MIC-6 cast aluminum<\/a> is commonly selected for jigs, fixtures, base plates and low-stress precision tooling.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac6aea6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ac6aea6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7b7e21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"f7b7e21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n  \/* ===== Aluminum Alloy Grades & Properties ===== *\/\n 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#4f83d1, #52ae9d);\n    border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px;\n  }\n\n  .waa-card:hover {\n    transform: translateY(-4px);\n    border-color: #a6ccd9;\n    box-shadow: 0 17px 34px rgba(52, 91, 122, 0.12);\n  }\n\n  .waa-card-header {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: space-between;\n    gap: 16px;\n    margin-bottom: 18px;\n  }\n\n  .waa-card-title {\n    margin: 0;\n    color: #315f87;\n    font-size: 21px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    line-height: 1.35;\n  }\n\n  .waa-card-title a,\n  .waa-card-title a:visited {\n    color: #315f87 !important;\n    text-decoration: none !important;\n  }\n\n  .waa-card-title a:hover,\n  .waa-card-title a:focus {\n    color: #3d9284 !important;\n    text-decoration: none !important;\n  }\n\n  .waa-card-badge {\n    flex: 0 0 auto;\n    padding: 6px 10px;\n    color: #468579;\n    font-size: 10px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    line-height: 1.2;\n    letter-spacing: 0.7px;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    background: #e9f7f3;\n    border: 1px solid #cbe8e1;\n    border-radius: 999px;\n  }\n\n  \/* ===== Mechanical Properties ===== *\/\n  .waa-properties {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));\n    gap: 9px;\n    margin: 0 0 19px;\n  }\n\n  .waa-property {\n    min-width: 0;\n    padding: 11px 10px;\n    background: #f3f8fb;\n    border: 1px solid #e0eaf0;\n    border-radius: 11px;\n  }\n\n  .waa-property dt {\n    margin: 0 0 5px;\n    color: #7890a1;\n    font-size: 9px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    line-height: 1.25;\n    letter-spacing: 0.55px;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n  }\n\n  .waa-property dd {\n    margin: 0;\n    color: #3d6d92;\n    font-size: 13px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    line-height: 1.4;\n    overflow-wrap: anywhere;\n  }\n\n  \/* ===== Applications ===== *\/\n  .waa-application {\n    padding-top: 17px;\n    border-top: 1px solid #e0eaf0;\n  }\n\n  .waa-application-label {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 8px;\n    margin: 0 0 7px;\n    color: #4b8177;\n    font-size: 11px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    line-height: 1.3;\n    letter-spacing: 0.7px;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n  }\n\n  .waa-application-label::before {\n    width: 8px;\n    height: 8px;\n    content: \"\";\n    background: #52ae9d;\n    border-radius: 50%;\n  }\n\n  .waa-application p {\n    margin: 0;\n    color: #667f92;\n    font-size: 13px;\n    line-height: 1.65;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 1050px) {\n    .waa-tabs {\n      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\n    }\n\n    .waa-properties {\n      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\n    }\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 800px) {\n    .waa-grid {\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n    }\n\n    .waa-properties {\n      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));\n    }\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 700px) {\n    .waa-section {\n      padding: 12px 10px 42px;\n    }\n\n    .waa-container {\n      padding: 38px 20px;\n      border-radius: 22px;\n    }\n\n    .waa-tabs {\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n    }\n\n    .waa-card {\n      padding: 21px 17px;\n    }\n\n    .waa-properties {\n      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\n    }\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 420px) {\n    .waa-card-header {\n      align-items: flex-start;\n      flex-direction: column;\n    }\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<section\n  class=\"waa-section\"\n  id=\"aluminum-alloys\"\n  aria-labelledby=\"waa-title\"\n>\n  <div class=\"waa-container\">\n\n    <header class=\"waa-header\">\n      <p class=\"waa-eyebrow\">\n        <span class=\"waa-eyebrow-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Al<\/span>\n        Aluminum Material Guide\n      <\/p>\n\n      <h2 class=\"waa-title\" id=\"waa-title\">\n        Common Aluminum Alloy Grades\n      <\/h2>\n\n      <p class=\"waa-intro\">\n        Compare the mechanical properties and typical applications of common\n        aluminum alloy grades used for custom parts.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/header>\n\n    <!-- Alloy category tabs -->\n    <div\n      class=\"waa-tabs\"\n      role=\"tablist\"\n      aria-label=\"Aluminum alloy categories\"\n    >\n      <button\n        class=\"waa-tab\"\n        id=\"waa-tab-6000\"\n        type=\"button\"\n        role=\"tab\"\n        aria-selected=\"true\"\n        aria-controls=\"waa-panel-6000\"\n        tabindex=\"0\"\n      >\n        <span class=\"waa-tab-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">6K<\/span>\n        6000 Series\n      <\/button>\n\n      <button\n        class=\"waa-tab\"\n        id=\"waa-tab-strength\"\n        type=\"button\"\n        role=\"tab\"\n        aria-selected=\"false\"\n        aria-controls=\"waa-panel-strength\"\n        tabindex=\"-1\"\n      >\n        <span class=\"waa-tab-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">HS<\/span>\n        High-Strength Alloys\n      <\/button>\n\n      <button\n        class=\"waa-tab\"\n        id=\"waa-tab-marine\"\n        type=\"button\"\n        role=\"tab\"\n        aria-selected=\"false\"\n        aria-controls=\"waa-panel-marine\"\n        tabindex=\"-1\"\n      >\n        <span class=\"waa-tab-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">M<\/span>\n        Marine &amp; Sheet Alloys\n      <\/button>\n\n      <button\n        class=\"waa-tab\"\n        id=\"waa-tab-tooling\"\n        type=\"button\"\n        role=\"tab\"\n        aria-selected=\"false\"\n        aria-controls=\"waa-panel-tooling\"\n        tabindex=\"-1\"\n      >\n        <span class=\"waa-tab-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">TP<\/span>\n        Tooling Plate\n      <\/button>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- 6000 Series -->\n    <div\n      class=\"waa-panel\"\n      id=\"waa-panel-6000\"\n      role=\"tabpanel\"\n      aria-labelledby=\"waa-tab-6000\"\n    >\n      <div class=\"waa-grid\">\n\n        <!-- 6061-T6 -->\n        <article class=\"waa-card\">\n          <div class=\"waa-card-header\">\n            <h3 class=\"waa-card-title\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/6061-t6-aluminum-strength\/\">\n                6061-T6\n              <\/a>\n            <\/h3>\n\n            <span class=\"waa-card-badge\">6000 Series<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <dl class=\"waa-properties\">\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Tensile Strength<\/dt>\n              <dd>290\u2013320 MPa<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Yield Strength<\/dt>\n              <dd>240\u2013280 MPa<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Fatigue Strength<\/dt>\n              <dd>90\u2013100 MPa<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Elongation<\/dt>\n              <dd>8\u201312%<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Hardness<\/dt>\n              <dd>90\u2013100 HB<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Density<\/dt>\n              <dd>2.70 g\/cm\u00b3<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/dl>\n\n          <div class=\"waa-application\">\n            <p class=\"waa-application-label\">Typical Applications<\/p>\n\n            <p>\n              General structural parts, machine parts, mold base plates,\n              automotive parts, bicycle frames and marine fittings.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <!-- 6061-T5 -->\n        <article class=\"waa-card\">\n          <div class=\"waa-card-header\">\n            <h3 class=\"waa-card-title\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/6061_aluminium_alloy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n                6061-T5 \u2197\n              <\/a>\n            <\/h3>\n\n            <span class=\"waa-card-badge\">6000 Series<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <dl class=\"waa-properties\">\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Tensile Strength<\/dt>\n              <dd>240\u2013260 MPa<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Yield Strength<\/dt>\n              <dd>145\u2013160 MPa<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Fatigue Strength<\/dt>\n              <dd>80\u201390 MPa<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Elongation<\/dt>\n              <dd>8\u201312%<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Hardness<\/dt>\n              <dd>80\u201390 HB<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Density<\/dt>\n              <dd>2.70 g\/cm\u00b3<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/dl>\n\n          <div class=\"waa-application\">\n            <p class=\"waa-application-label\">Typical Applications<\/p>\n\n            <p>\n              General structural parts, machine parts, mold base plates,\n              automotive parts, bicycle frames and marine fittings.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <!-- 6060-T6 -->\n        <article class=\"waa-card\">\n          <div class=\"waa-card-header\">\n            <h3 class=\"waa-card-title\">6060-T6<\/h3>\n            <span class=\"waa-card-badge\">6000 Series<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <dl class=\"waa-properties\">\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Tensile Strength<\/dt>\n              <dd>190\u2013215 MPa<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Yield Strength<\/dt>\n              <dd>150\u2013170 MPa<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Fatigue Strength<\/dt>\n              <dd>55\u201365 MPa<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Elongation<\/dt>\n              <dd>8\u201312%<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Hardness<\/dt>\n              <dd>60\u201370 HB<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Density<\/dt>\n              <dd>2.70 g\/cm\u00b3<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/dl>\n\n          <div class=\"waa-application\">\n            <p class=\"waa-application-label\">Typical Applications<\/p>\n\n            <p>\n              Architectural profiles, decorative parts, light structural\n              components, furniture and electrical enclosures.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <!-- 6082-T6 -->\n        <article class=\"waa-card\">\n          <div class=\"waa-card-header\">\n            <h3 class=\"waa-card-title\">6082-T6<\/h3>\n            <span class=\"waa-card-badge\">6000 Series<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <dl class=\"waa-properties\">\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Tensile Strength<\/dt>\n              <dd>300\u2013340 MPa<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Yield Strength<\/dt>\n              <dd>250\u2013310 MPa<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Fatigue Strength<\/dt>\n              <dd>90\u2013100 MPa<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Elongation<\/dt>\n              <dd>8\u201312%<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Hardness<\/dt>\n              <dd>90\u2013100 HB<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Density<\/dt>\n              <dd>2.70 g\/cm\u00b3<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/dl>\n\n          <div class=\"waa-application\">\n            <p class=\"waa-application-label\">Typical Applications<\/p>\n\n            <p>\n              Heavy-duty structural parts, bridges, cranes, vehicle frames,\n              construction and machinery structures.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <!-- 6063-T6 -->\n        <article class=\"waa-card\">\n          <div class=\"waa-card-header\">\n            <h3 class=\"waa-card-title\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/can-6063-aluminum-be-bent\/\">\n                6063-T6\n              <\/a>\n            <\/h3>\n\n            <span class=\"waa-card-badge\">6000 Series<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <dl class=\"waa-properties\">\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Tensile Strength<\/dt>\n              <dd>205\u2013245 MPa<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Yield Strength<\/dt>\n              <dd>170\u2013215 MPa<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Fatigue Strength<\/dt>\n              <dd>60\u201370 MPa<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Elongation<\/dt>\n              <dd>8\u201312%<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Hardness<\/dt>\n              <dd>70\u201375 HB<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Density<\/dt>\n              <dd>2.70 g\/cm\u00b3<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/dl>\n\n          <div class=\"waa-application\">\n            <p class=\"waa-application-label\">Typical Applications<\/p>\n\n            <p>\n              Architectural profiles, frames, pipes, decorative parts and\n              high-surface-quality structural parts.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- High-Strength Alloys -->\n    <div\n      class=\"waa-panel\"\n      id=\"waa-panel-strength\"\n      role=\"tabpanel\"\n      aria-labelledby=\"waa-tab-strength\"\n      hidden\n    >\n      <div class=\"waa-grid\">\n\n        <!-- 7075-T6 -->\n        <article class=\"waa-card\">\n          <div class=\"waa-card-header\">\n            <h3 class=\"waa-card-title\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/7075-t6-aluminum\/\">\n                7075-T6\n              <\/a>\n            <\/h3>\n\n            <span class=\"waa-card-badge\">High Strength<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <dl class=\"waa-properties\">\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Tensile Strength<\/dt>\n              <dd>540\u2013572 MPa<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Yield Strength<\/dt>\n              <dd>480\u2013510 MPa<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Fatigue Strength<\/dt>\n              <dd>150\u2013160 MPa<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Elongation<\/dt>\n              <dd>8\u201311%<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Hardness<\/dt>\n              <dd>145\u2013155 HB<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Density<\/dt>\n              <dd>2.81 g\/cm\u00b3<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/dl>\n\n          <div class=\"waa-application\">\n            <p class=\"waa-application-label\">Typical Applications<\/p>\n\n            <p>\n              Aerospace structural parts, high-strength mechanical parts,\n              gears, shafts and high-stress components.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <!-- 2024-T3 -->\n        <article class=\"waa-card\">\n          <div class=\"waa-card-header\">\n            <h3 class=\"waa-card-title\">2024-T3<\/h3>\n            <span class=\"waa-card-badge\">High Strength<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <dl class=\"waa-properties\">\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Tensile Strength<\/dt>\n              <dd>460\u2013485 MPa<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Yield Strength<\/dt>\n              <dd>320\u2013345 MPa<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Fatigue Strength<\/dt>\n              <dd>120\u2013140 MPa<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Elongation<\/dt>\n              <dd>16\u201320%<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Hardness<\/dt>\n              <dd>120\u2013130 HB<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Density<\/dt>\n              <dd>2.78 g\/cm\u00b3<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/dl>\n\n          <div class=\"waa-application\">\n            <p class=\"waa-application-label\">Typical Applications<\/p>\n\n            <p>\n              Aircraft structures, fasteners, automotive parts and\n              high-strength fatigue-critical components.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <!-- 7050-T7451 -->\n        <article class=\"waa-card\">\n          <div class=\"waa-card-header\">\n            <h3 class=\"waa-card-title\">7050-T7451<\/h3>\n            <span class=\"waa-card-badge\">High Strength<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <dl class=\"waa-properties\">\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Tensile Strength<\/dt>\n              <dd>510\u2013540 MPa<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Yield Strength<\/dt>\n              <dd>430\u2013470 MPa<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Fatigue Strength<\/dt>\n              <dd>150\u2013170 MPa<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Elongation<\/dt>\n              <dd>8\u201312%<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Hardness<\/dt>\n              <dd>140\u2013155 HB<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Density<\/dt>\n              <dd>2.83 g\/cm\u00b3<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/dl>\n\n          <div class=\"waa-application\">\n            <p class=\"waa-application-label\">Typical Applications<\/p>\n\n            <p>\n              Aerospace structural parts, high-load components and parts\n              requiring high resistance to stress corrosion cracking.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <!-- 2017A-T4 -->\n        <article class=\"waa-card\">\n          <div class=\"waa-card-header\">\n            <h3 class=\"waa-card-title\">2017A-T4<\/h3>\n            <span class=\"waa-card-badge\">High Strength<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <dl class=\"waa-properties\">\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Tensile Strength<\/dt>\n              <dd>410\u2013440 MPa<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Yield Strength<\/dt>\n              <dd>250\u2013280 MPa<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Fatigue Strength<\/dt>\n              <dd>110\u2013130 MPa<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Elongation<\/dt>\n              <dd>10\u201318%<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Hardness<\/dt>\n              <dd>110\u2013125 HB<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Density<\/dt>\n              <dd>2.78 g\/cm\u00b3<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/dl>\n\n          <div class=\"waa-application\">\n            <p class=\"waa-application-label\">Typical Applications<\/p>\n\n            <p>\n              Aircraft and automotive parts, fasteners, rivets and general\n              duralumin structural components.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Marine & Sheet Alloys -->\n    <div\n      class=\"waa-panel\"\n      id=\"waa-panel-marine\"\n      role=\"tabpanel\"\n      aria-labelledby=\"waa-tab-marine\"\n      hidden\n    >\n      <div class=\"waa-grid\">\n\n        <!-- 5083-H116 -->\n        <article class=\"waa-card\">\n          <div class=\"waa-card-header\">\n            <h3 class=\"waa-card-title\">5083-H116<\/h3>\n            <span class=\"waa-card-badge\">Marine<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <dl class=\"waa-properties\">\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Tensile Strength<\/dt>\n              <dd>300\u2013350 MPa<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n   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<dd>10\u201316%<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Hardness<\/dt>\n              <dd>60\u201370 HB<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Density<\/dt>\n              <dd>2.68 g\/cm\u00b3<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/dl>\n\n          <div class=\"waa-application\">\n            <p class=\"waa-application-label\">Typical Applications<\/p>\n\n            <p>\n              Fuel tanks, marine parts, sheet metal parts, enclosures and\n              lightweight transportation components.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Tooling Plate -->\n    <div\n      class=\"waa-panel\"\n      id=\"waa-panel-tooling\"\n      role=\"tabpanel\"\n      aria-labelledby=\"waa-tab-tooling\"\n      hidden\n    >\n      <div class=\"waa-grid\">\n\n        <!-- MIC-6 -->\n        <article class=\"waa-card\">\n          <div class=\"waa-card-header\">\n            <h3 class=\"waa-card-title\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/mic-6-aluminum\/\">\n                MIC-6 Cast Aluminum\n              <\/a>\n            <\/h3>\n\n            <span class=\"waa-card-badge\">Tooling Plate<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <dl class=\"waa-properties\">\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Tensile Strength<\/dt>\n              <dd>150\u2013180 MPa<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Yield Strength<\/dt>\n              <dd>70\u2013110 MPa<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Fatigue Strength<\/dt>\n              <dd>\u2014<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Elongation<\/dt>\n              <dd>1\u20133%<\/dd>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"waa-property\">\n              <dt>Hardness<\/dt>\n 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      <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/small-batch-mic-6-aluminum-board.webp\"\n            alt=\"Machined finish on MIC-6 aluminum parts\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n          >\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"waf-content\">\n          <h3 class=\"waf-card-title\">\n            Machined Finish\n          <\/h3>\n\n          <p class=\"waf-card-text\">\n            The part retains visible tool machining marks after it is\n            processed by the machine tool.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <!-- Anodizing -->\n      <article class=\"waf-card\">\n        <div class=\"waf-image\">\n          <span class=\"waf-number\">02<\/span>\n\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/6061%E9%93%9D-2-rfxytkifdcywuo03qwvpto7xtztajdlaeb5d29j2cg.webp\"\n            alt=\"Blue anodized 6061 aluminum CNC 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text-transform: uppercase;\n    background: #e9f7f3;\n    border: 1px solid #cbe8e1;\n    border-radius: 999px;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 1100px) {\n    .wap-grid {\n      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\n    }\n\n    .wap-image {\n      height: 310px;\n    }\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 700px) {\n    .wap-section {\n      padding: 12px 10px 42px;\n    }\n\n    .wap-container {\n      padding: 38px 20px;\n      border-radius: 22px;\n    }\n\n    .wap-grid {\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n    }\n\n    .wap-image {\n      height: 290px;\n    }\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 460px) {\n    .wap-image {\n      height: 235px;\n    }\n\n    .wap-card-content {\n      align-items: flex-start;\n      flex-direction: column;\n      min-height: auto;\n    }\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<section\n  class=\"wap-section\"\n  id=\"aluminum-projects\"\n  aria-labelledby=\"wap-title\"\n>\n  <div class=\"wap-container\">\n\n    <header class=\"wap-header\">\n      <p class=\"wap-eyebrow\">\n        <span class=\"wap-eyebrow-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u25a6<\/span>\n        Aluminum Parts Gallery\n      <\/p>\n\n      <h2 class=\"wap-title\" id=\"wap-title\">\n        Our Aluminum Machining Projects\n      <\/h2>\n\n      <p class=\"wap-intro\">\n        Selected aluminum board parts, round parts, multi-axis machined parts\n        and components in different sizes from our original project gallery.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/header>\n\n    <div class=\"wap-grid\">\n\n      <!-- Aluminum Board Part -->\n      <article class=\"wap-card\">\n        <div class=\"wap-image\">\n          <span class=\"wap-number\">01<\/span>\n\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/%E5%BE%AE%E4%BF%A1%E5%9B%BE%E7%89%87_20250917192113-768x576.webp\"\n            alt=\"CNC machining aluminum board part\"\n            width=\"768\"\n            height=\"576\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n          >\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"wap-card-content\">\n          <h3 class=\"wap-card-title\">\n             Aluminum Bushing \n          <\/h3>\n\n          <span class=\"wap-card-tag\">\n            Bushing Part\n          <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <!-- Aluminum Round Part -->\n      <article class=\"wap-card\">\n        <div class=\"wap-image\">\n          <span class=\"wap-number\">02<\/span>\n\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/%E5%BE%AE%E4%BF%A1%E5%9B%BE%E7%89%87_20250917192124-768x576.webp\"\n            alt=\"CNC machining aluminum round part\"\n            width=\"768\"\n            height=\"576\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n          >\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"wap-card-content\">\n          <h3 class=\"wap-card-title\">\n             Aluminum Structural part \n          <\/h3>\n\n          <span class=\"wap-card-tag\">\n            5 axis machined\n          <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <!-- 5-Axis Aluminum Part -->\n      <article class=\"wap-card\">\n        <div class=\"wap-image\">\n          <span class=\"wap-number\">03<\/span>\n\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/%E5%BE%AE%E4%BF%A1%E5%9B%BE%E7%89%87_20250917192142-768x576.webp\"\n            alt=\"Five-axis CNC machined aluminum part\"\n            width=\"768\"\n            height=\"576\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n          >\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"wap-card-content\">\n          <h3 class=\"wap-card-title\">\n             Aluminum Plate\n          <\/h3>\n\n          <span class=\"wap-card-tag\">\n            4-Axis\n          <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <!-- 4-Axis Aluminum Part -->\n      <article class=\"wap-card\">\n        <div class=\"wap-image\">\n          <span class=\"wap-number\">04<\/span>\n\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/%E5%BE%AE%E4%BF%A1%E5%9B%BE%E7%89%87_20250917192143-768x576.webp\"\n            alt=\"Four-axis CNC machined aluminum part\"\n            width=\"768\"\n            height=\"576\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n          >\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"wap-card-content\">\n          <h3 class=\"wap-card-title\">\n             Aluminum gear\n          <\/h3>\n\n          <span class=\"wap-card-tag\">\n            3-Axis\n          <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <!-- Large Aluminum Part -->\n      <article class=\"wap-card\">\n        <div class=\"wap-image\">\n          <span class=\"wap-number\">05<\/span>\n\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/%E5%BE%AE%E4%BF%A1%E5%9B%BE%E7%89%87_20250917192151-768x576.webp\"\n            alt=\"Large CNC machined aluminum part\"\n            width=\"768\"\n            height=\"576\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n          >\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"wap-card-content\">\n          <h3 class=\"wap-card-title\">\n            Large CNC Machined Aluminum Part\n          <\/h3>\n\n          <span class=\"wap-card-tag\">\n            Haas machining part\n          <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <!-- Small 5-Axis Aluminum Part -->\n      <article class=\"wap-card\">\n        <div class=\"wap-image\">\n          <span class=\"wap-number\">06<\/span>\n\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/%E5%BE%AE%E4%BF%A1%E5%9B%BE%E7%89%87_20250917192205-768x576.webp\"\n            alt=\"Small five-axis CNC machined 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class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-1121 gallery-columns-6 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"bdef601\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"6061-t651 aluminum component\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"6061-t651 aluminum component\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTI0MTksInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93ZWxkb21hY2hpbmluZy5jb21cL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjZcLzA3XC82MDYxLXQ2NTEtYWx1bWludW0tY29tcG9uZW50LndlYnAiLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJiZGVmNjAxIn0%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6061-t651-aluminum-component.webp\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6061-t651-aluminum-component-300x300.webp\" 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gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12020'>\n\t\t\t\t7075-t6 aluminum part\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"bdef601\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"6061-t6 aluminum part with black oxide_\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"6061-t6 aluminum part with black oxide\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTIwMTgsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93ZWxkb21hY2hpbmluZy5jb21cL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjZcLzA3XC82MDYxLXQ2LWFsdW1pbnVtLXBhcnQtd2l0aC1ibGFjay1veGlkZV8ud2VicCIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6ImJkZWY2MDEifQ%3D%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6061-t6-aluminum-part-with-black-oxide_.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6061-t6-aluminum-part-with-black-oxide_-300x300.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"6061-t6 aluminum part with black oxide\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6061-t6-aluminum-part-with-black-oxide_-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6061-t6-aluminum-part-with-black-oxide_-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6061-t6-aluminum-part-with-black-oxide_-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6061-t6-aluminum-part-with-black-oxide_-12x12.webp 12w, https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6061-t6-aluminum-part-with-black-oxide_.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12018'>\n\t\t\t\t6061-t6 aluminum part with black oxide\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"bdef601\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"hard anodizing finish for 6082 aluminum board\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"hard anodizing finish for 6082 aluminum board\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTE5OTUsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93ZWxkb21hY2hpbmluZy5jb21cL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjZcLzA3XC9oYXJkLWFub2RpemluZy1maW5pc2gtZm9yLTYwODItYWx1bWludW0tYm9hcmQud2VicCIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6ImJkZWY2MDEifQ%3D%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/hard-anodizing-finish-for-6082-aluminum-board.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/hard-anodizing-finish-for-6082-aluminum-board-300x300.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"hard anodizing finish for 6082 aluminum board\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-11995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/hard-anodizing-finish-for-6082-aluminum-board-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/hard-anodizing-finish-for-6082-aluminum-board-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/hard-anodizing-finish-for-6082-aluminum-board-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/hard-anodizing-finish-for-6082-aluminum-board-12x12.webp 12w, https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/hard-anodizing-finish-for-6082-aluminum-board.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-11995'>\n\t\t\t\thard anodizing finish for 6082 aluminum board\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"bdef601\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"6061-t6 aluminum bracket for screen\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"6061-t6 aluminum bracket for screen\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTE5NjYsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93ZWxkb21hY2hpbmluZy5jb21cL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjZcLzA3XC82MDYxLXQ2LWFsdW1pbnVtLWJyYWNrZXQtZm9yLXNjcmVlbi53ZWJwIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiYmRlZjYwMSJ9\" href=\"https:\/\/weldomachining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6061-t6-aluminum-bracket-for-screen.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" 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for screen\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab82368 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ab82368\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea621ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"ea621ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n  \/* ===== Advantages & Limitations of CNC Machining Aluminum ===== *\/\n  .wapa-section,\n  .wapa-section * {\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n  }\n\n  .wapa-section {\n    padding: 18px 12px 56px;\n    background:\n      radial-gradient(\n        circle at 92% 10%,\n        rgba(79, 131, 209, 0.1),\n        transparent 25%\n      ),\n      radial-gradient(\n        circle at 7% 89%,\n        rgba(82, 174, 157, 0.1),\n  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id=\"wapa-title\">\n        Advantages and Limitations of CNC Machining Aluminum\n      <\/h2>\n\n      <p class=\"wapa-intro\">\n        CNC machining aluminum offers precision, efficiency, adaptability and\n        material utilization, while equipment cost, technical requirements,\n        cutting heat and maintenance must also be considered.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/header>\n\n    <div class=\"wapa-layout\">\n\n      <!-- Advantages -->\n      <div class=\"wapa-panel wapa-panel--benefits\">\n        <div class=\"wapa-panel-header\">\n          <span class=\"wapa-panel-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/span>\n\n          <h3 class=\"wapa-panel-heading\">\n            Advantages\n          <\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <ul class=\"wapa-list\">\n\n          <li class=\"wapa-item\">\n            <span class=\"wapa-item-number\">01<\/span>\n\n            <div>\n              <h3>High Precision and Consistency<\/h3>\n\n              <p>\n                CNC machines provide high 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class=\"wapa-item-number\">01<\/span>\n\n            <div>\n              <h3>Equipment Cost<\/h3>\n\n              <p>\n                The initial investment in CNC machines can be high,\n                particularly for high-precision models.\n              <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/li>\n\n          <li class=\"wapa-item\">\n            <span class=\"wapa-item-number\">02<\/span>\n\n            <div>\n              <h3>Technical Requirements<\/h3>\n\n              <p>\n                Programming, tool selection and machine setup require\n                operators with a high level of technical skill.\n              <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/li>\n\n          <li class=\"wapa-item\">\n            <span class=\"wapa-item-number\">03<\/span>\n\n            <div>\n              <h3>Thickness Limitations<\/h3>\n\n              <p>\n                Thicker or more demanding parts may require additional\n                equipment or processing methods.\n       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   <article class=\"waw-capability\">\n          <span class=\"waw-capability-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            60+\n          <\/span>\n\n          <h3>60+ Machines<\/h3>\n\n          <p>\n            More than 60 multi-axis CNC machines and EDM cutting equipment\n            help ensure consistency in mass production.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"waw-capability\">\n          <span class=\"waw-capability-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            DFM\n          <\/span>\n\n          <h3>DFM Service<\/h3>\n\n          <p>\n            Optimize structural designs to reduce manufacturing costs and\n            improve processing efficiency.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <article class=\"waw-capability\">\n          <span class=\"waw-capability-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            0.001\n          <\/span>\n\n          <h3>Quality Inspection<\/h3>\n\n          <p>\n            CMM and other inspection equipment support 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