Aluminum Alloy Billet Aluminum Platen Aluminum Alloy Piece Machine Part

Material Specifications and Performance Advantages
We utilize high-strength aluminum alloys, primarily 6061-T6 and 7075-T6, known for their exceptional mechanical properties and machinability. The 6061-T6 aluminum offers tensile strength of 45,000 psi with good elongation characteristics, while 7075-T6 provides superior strength approaching 83,000 psi, rivaling many steel alloys. Both materials maintain excellent thermal conductivity (approximately 167 W/m·K for 6061) and natural corrosion resistance, with optional anodizing treatments available for enhanced surface hardness and environmental protection. The aluminum platens manufactured from these billets demonstrate minimal thermal expansion, flatness stability under load, and exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratios.

Precision Manufacturing Process
Our production begins with carefully sourced aluminum billets that undergo rigorous material certification. We employ state-of-the-art CNC machining centers, including 3-axis and 5-axis systems, to transform raw billets into finished components with tolerances within ±0.001 inches. The machining process incorporates strategic sequencing from roughing to semi-finishing and final precision finishing operations. For platens and flat components, we utilize specialized surface grinding and milling equipment to achieve surface flatness within 0.001 inches per foot and surface finishes to 32 Ra or better. All critical dimensions undergo coordinate measuring machine (CMM) verification to ensure compliance with specified geometric dimensions and tolerances.

Diverse Industrial Applications
Our aluminum alloy platens and machine parts serve numerous demanding applications across multiple sectors. In the plastics and rubber industry, they function as heated platens for compression molding presses. The printing and packaging industries utilize these components as mounting plates and structural elements in machinery frames. Additionally, they serve as fixture plates in coordinate measuring machines, vacuum chuck surfaces in electronic manufacturing, and structural components in semiconductor processing equipment. The non-magnetic properties and excellent thermal characteristics make these aluminum parts ideal for applications in aerospace, defense, and specialized industrial machinery.

Choose our aluminum alloy billet manufacturing services for precision components that deliver unmatched performance in weight-sensitive applications. Our vertically integrated approach from material selection to final machining ensures components that provide long-term reliability, reduced energy consumption through lightweight design, and enhanced corrosion resistance for extended service life in challenging operational environments.