CNC Milling 5754 Aluminum

VT machining offers CNC Milling for 5754 Aluminum (EN AW-5754 / AlMg3), typically supplied H111 / H22. European equivalent role to 5052; good for welded automotive panels.

CNC Milling Notes for 5754 Aluminum

5754 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 5754 Aluminum weighs about 0.27 kg.

Starting Parameters for CNC Milling 5754 Aluminum

Cutting speed (carbide)340-850 m/min
Feed per tooth0.035-0.14 mm
Spindle speed, Ø10 mm end mill10820-24000 rpm
Insert / tool classISO N — sharp, polished, uncoated or DLC
CoolantEmulsion or MQL; polished uncoated or DLC tools
Thermal growth, 100 mm part, +10 °C23.4 µm (CTE 23.4 µm/m·K)

Starting values for 5754 Aluminum, H111 / H22; optimised on the first article.

5754 Aluminum Data Relevant to CNC Milling

Equivalent designationsEN AW-5754 / AlMg3
Key compositionMg 2.6-3.6%
Typical supply conditionH111 / H22
Hardness (typical)~55 HB

Typical values; we work to your drawing and mill certificate.

How 5754 Aluminum Differs

European equivalent role to 5052; good for welded automotive panels.

Typical applications: Automotive panels, floor plate, flanges.

5754 Aluminum vs Similar Grades

5754 Aluminum5086 Aluminum6061 Aluminum5083 Aluminum
Key compositionMg 2.6-3.6%Mg 3.5-4.5%Mg 0.8-1.2%, Si 0.4-0.8%Mg 4-4.9%, Mn 0.4-1%
Hardness~55 HB~70 HB~95 HB~75 HB
Tensile (MPa)~220~290~310~290-330
Typical useAutomotive panels, floor plate, flangesBoat hulls, marine structuresBrackets, housings, fixtures, framesShipbuilding, cryogenic tanks, tooling plate

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.

Quoting CNC Milling 5754 Aluminum

Send a STEP/IGES model or PDF drawing, confirm 5754 Aluminum and its condition (we usually see it supplied H111 / H22), the quantity, critical tolerances and any finish or certificate requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can VT machining make custom 5754 Aluminum parts to my drawing?

Yes. 5754 Aluminum machining is made to order from your CAD/2D drawing. Share your geometry, material grade, tolerance and quantity and we will confirm feasibility, lead time and pricing.

What tolerances can you hold for CNC Milling 5754 Aluminum?

Achievable tolerances for 5754 Aluminum machining depend on the alloy, geometry and feature size. Milling holds positional and dimensional tolerances to around ±0.01 mm, tighter with precision setups. Exact figures are confirmed against your drawing callouts.

What is CNC Milling 5754 Aluminum and how is it done?

CNC Milling 5754 Aluminum refers to multi-axis milling cutters remove material to produce prismatic features, pockets, slots and contoured 3D surfaces. Applied to 5754 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 5754 Aluminum?

We machine 5754 Aluminum across a broad size range; share your part envelope for confirmation.

Does CNC Milling 5754 Aluminum require dedicated tooling?

Most 5754 Aluminum machining work uses standard cutting tools and CNC programs; dedicated fixtures are made only when geometry or volume requires them.