VT machining offers CNC Milling for 5052 Aluminum (UNS A95052 / EN AW-5052), typically supplied H32. Highest strength of non-heat-treatable sheet alloys with good bendability.
CNC Milling Notes for 5052 Aluminum
5052 Aluminum mills well with conventional strategies; finishing passes are planned to meet flatness and finish callouts.
For estimating, a 100 × 100 × 10 mm block of 5052 Aluminum weighs about 0.27 kg.
Starting Parameters for CNC Milling 5052 Aluminum
| Cutting speed (carbide) | 340-850 m/min |
|---|---|
| Feed per tooth | 0.035-0.14 mm |
| Spindle speed, Ø10 mm end mill | 10820-24000 rpm |
| Insert / tool class | ISO N — sharp, polished, uncoated or DLC |
| Coolant | Emulsion or MQL; polished uncoated or DLC tools |
| Thermal growth, 100 mm part, +10 °C | 23.4 µm (CTE 23.4 µm/m·K) |
Starting values for 5052 Aluminum, H32; optimised on the first article.
5052 Aluminum Data Relevant to CNC Milling
| Equivalent designations | UNS A95052 / EN AW-5052 |
|---|---|
| Key composition | Mg 2.2-2.8%, Cr |
| Typical supply condition | H32 |
| Hardness (typical) | ~60 HB |
Typical values; we work to your drawing and mill certificate.
How 5052 Aluminum Differs
Highest strength of non-heat-treatable sheet alloys with good bendability.
Typical applications: Sheet-metal enclosures, marine parts, fuel tanks.
5052 Aluminum vs Similar Grades
| 5052 Aluminum | 5005 Aluminum | 5083 Aluminum | 3105 Aluminum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key composition | Mg 2.2-2.8%, Cr | Mg 0.5-1.1% | Mg 4-4.9%, Mn 0.4-1% | Mn 0.3-0.8%, Mg 0.2-0.8% |
| Hardness | ~60 HB | ~45 HB | ~75 HB | ~45 HB |
| Tensile (MPa) | ~230 | ~160 | ~290-330 | ~170 |
| Typical use | Sheet-metal enclosures, marine parts, fuel tanks | Architectural panels, anodised enclosures | Shipbuilding, cryogenic tanks, tooling plate | Bottle caps, siding, gutters |
More on CNC Milling Aluminum
Finishing options, quality documentation and general cnc milling guidance for all aluminum grades are on our CNC Milling Aluminum page.
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Quoting CNC Milling 5052 Aluminum
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Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Why is 5052 Aluminum a good choice for CNC Milling?
5052 Aluminum is lightweight with excellent machinability, which makes it well suited to CNC Milling. We tune the process to the alloy so the finished 5052 Aluminum machining part meets your dimensional and functional requirements.
Does CNC Milling 5052 Aluminum require dedicated tooling?
Most 5052 Aluminum machining work uses standard cutting tools and CNC programs; dedicated fixtures are made only when geometry or volume requires them.
What surface finish is achievable on 5052 Aluminum with CNC Milling?
Surface finish on 5052 Aluminum is controlled to your specification; we confirm the achievable Ra against your callout.
What is CNC Milling 5052 Aluminum and how is it done?
CNC Milling 5052 Aluminum refers to multi-axis milling cutters remove material to produce prismatic features, pockets, slots and contoured 3D surfaces. Applied to 5052 Aluminum — lightweight with excellent machinability — VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.
What material thickness or size range suits CNC Milling 5052 Aluminum?
We machine 5052 Aluminum across a broad size range; share your part envelope for confirmation.