Aluminum 6061
AKA: Al6061-T6 / EN-AW6061
WorkhorseWeldableCost-effective
Workhorse structural Al (Mg-Si); common default grade in quotes.
Material family
Aluminum
From 6061 workhorse to 7075 high-strength — CNC / sheet / proto, often anodized.
6 quote-ready grades
Aluminum 6082
AKA: Al6082 / EN-AW6082
Medium strengthThermal conductivityWeldable
Medium strength with good weldability/thermal conductivity for structures.
Aluminum 5052
AKA: Al5052 / sheet-metal favorite
Corrosion resistantBend-friendlyHousings
Corrosion-resistant; common for sheet bend housings and light CNC.
Aluminum 5083
AKA: Al5083 / marine-grade corrosion resistance
High corrosion resistanceModerate strengthPlate stock
Moderate strength, high corrosion resistance for plates/structures.
Aluminum 7075
AKA: Al7075-T6 / EN-AW7075
High strengthFatigue resistantMachines well
High-strength Al for structural / fatigue parts; machines well; often anodized.
Aluminum 2024
AKA: Al2024 / aerospace-class strength
High strengthFatigue performanceLimited weldability
High-strength aerospace-class Al; welding limited — confirm temper on drawing.