Why Do Global Manufacturers Prefer 6061 Aluminum Plate for CNC Machining?
Recognized as the “King of CNC Machining” in the industry, 6061-T6 aluminum alloy is the core material choice for aerospace, automotive parts, electronic devices, industrial fixtures, and more – thanks to its exceptional cost-performance ratio, superior machinability, and strong functional adaptability!
✔ Smooth cutting without material adhesion, reducing tool wear by 40%
✔ Surface roughness Ra < 1.6μm, eliminating secondary polishing costs
✔ 6061 aluminum plate costs 35% less than 7075 plate, with ample inventory for immediate response
✔ Yield rate > 98%, significantly reducing scrap loss
✔ Tensile strength: 310 MPa | Corrosion-resistant | Excellent anodizing adhesion
✔ Perfect balance of strength, toughness, weldability, and post-processing compatibility
✔ Robot joints
✔ Heat sink housings
✔ Inspection fixtures
✔ Drone frames
✔ Medical instrument brackets
✔ Smart hardware enclosures
✔ 72-hour prototyping (all thicknesses 1-150mm readily available)
✔ Supports flexible production from small batches to 10,000+ units
✅ Smart Process Optimization System
Predicts machining deformation with compensation accuracy up to ±0.05mm
✅ Full-process Quality Control
From raw material spectrometry to final CMM full-dimension reports
✅ Integrated Surface Finishing
One-stop services: Anodizing / Sandblasting / Conductive Oxidation / Laser Engraving