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The 5 Most Popular Aluminum Alloys for CNC Machining

2025-06-26 6 min read

The 5 most popular aluminum alloys for CNC machining — 6061-T6, 7075-T6, 2024-T4, MIC 6, and 6082.

Aluminum alloys are a popular material choice for CNC machining because of their density and flexibility. At present, there are many kinds of aluminum alloys on the market. Which aluminum alloys are the most common for CNC machining? Shenghai Aluminum takes you to understand these five most popular aluminum alloys for CNC machining.

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6061-T6 — 6061-T6 is one of the most popular aluminum alloys on the market and one of the standard grades for CNC machining.

7075-T6 — Manufacturers of 7075-T6 aluminum use this alloy in all applications with high stress or high performance requirements.

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2024-T4 — 2024-T4 aluminum is a standard aluminum alloy used in sheets, plates, and profiles for various applications.

MIC 6 — It is the best alloy for producing stable and highly resistant sheet materials.

6082 — 6082 aluminum has a high tensile strength. In addition, it also has excellent corrosion resistance.

Shenghai Aluminum has extensive experience in CNC machining aluminum, to learn more, please feel free to contact us.

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