Aluminium cast tool plate is used where minimal machining distortion along with flatness is required, but strength is not a requirement. This material is non-heat treatable. Cast aluminum tool plate has electrical conductivity of 36% of copper.
Each of these are produced from a very fine-grain aluminum alloy which is free from internal stresses. These plates are known for being internally stable, which assures minimum movement during machining. Tool plate is a machined product, with flat surfaces and a surface finish equal to 32 micro-inches or better on both sides (top and bottom). It is readily machined with very little distortion.
Because they are aluminum, these plates are approximately one-third as heavy as steel plate, which usually eliminates the need for heavy handling equipment for installation or set up, and reduces the load on ways and screws.
It is highly resistant to corrosion so it requires no protective treatment. After the tool is obsolete, Aluminum tool plate has a higher salvage value than Steel Tool and Jig Plates.
Aluminium Plate is one of the most popular alloys. A blank canvas for many DIY and commercial applications. Typically used in components for:
Shipbuilding
Rail cars
Vehicle bodies
Aluminium alloys are alloys where the principal metal is aluminium.
GRADE | DESCRIPTION |
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3003 | Aluminium alloy 3003 is a medium strength alloy with very good resistance to atmospheric corrosion and very good weldability as well as good cold formability. |
5083 O | Often referred to as N8, our Aluminium 5083 is known for exceptional performance in extreme environments. 5083 is highly resistant to attack by both seawater and industrial chemical environments. Alloy 5083 also retains exceptional strength after welding. It has the highest strength of the non-heat treatable alloys but is not recommended for use in temperatures in excess of 65°C. |
5251 H111 | Also known as N4, our Grade 5251 is a medium strength non-heat treatable aluminium alloy. With additions of magnesium, iron and manganese the material offers a high corrosion resistance in marine, offshore and industrial environments coupled with a medium strength level. |
5254 H111 / AA10 | Aluminium alloy 5754 has excellent corrosion resistance especially to seawater and industrially polluted atmospheres. It has higher strength than 5251. This high strength makes 5754 highly suited to flooring applications. |
6060 T6 | Aluminium alloy 6060 is a medium strength heat treatable alloy. It has very good corrosion resistance and very good weldability. It is commonly used alloy for very complex cross sections and has very good anodizing response. |
6063 T6 / AA10 | H9 is the old British Standard equivalent for our Grade 6063 T6. This is a medium strength alloy with additions of magnesium and silicon. Commonly utilised as an architectural alloy it has a good formability in manufacture and lends itself to intricate extrusions and sections. It is heat treatable and offers good mechanical property’s, it also has a high corrosion resistance and is readily suited to welding. It is typically produced with a good surface finish that lends itself to excellent anodising characteristics. |
6082 T6 | Also known in the metal industry as H30, our Aluminium alloy 6082 is a medium strength alloy with excellent corrosion resistance. It has the highest strength of the 6000 series alloys. Alloy 6082 is known as a structural alloy. In plate form, 6082 is the alloy most commonly used for machining. |
ECOCAST |
Ecocast is a fine milled and high precision continuous cast aluminium tooling plate. Using this superior grade provides reduced set-up times, reduced machining times and extended tool life. Other benefits of this grade include; excellent machinability and weldability, high corrosion resistance and good low temperature properties. |