VT machining offers CNC Routing for 5083 Aluminum (UNS A95083 / EN AW-5083), typically supplied O / H111 / H321. High-Mg marine alloy; strongest weldable non-heat-treatable grade.
CNC Routing Notes for 5083 Aluminum
5083 Aluminum routes well at high feed, which makes routing an economical way to profile sheet and plate.
For estimating, a 100 × 100 × 10 mm block of 5083 Aluminum weighs about 0.27 kg.
Starting Parameters for CNC Routing 5083 Aluminum
| Cutting speed (carbide) | 440-1100 m/min |
|---|---|
| Feed per tooth | 0.035-0.14 mm |
| Spindle speed, Ø6 mm end mill | 23340-24000 rpm |
| Insert / tool class | ISO N — sharp, polished, uncoated or DLC |
| Coolant | Emulsion or MQL; polished uncoated or DLC tools |
Starting values for 5083 Aluminum, O / H111 / H321; optimised on the first article.
Full material data for 5083 Aluminum (UNS A95083 / EN AW-5083) is on the CNC Milling 5083 Aluminum page.
More on CNC Routing Aluminum
Finishing options, quality documentation and general cnc routing guidance for all aluminum grades are on our CNC Routing Aluminum page.
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Quoting CNC Routing 5083 Aluminum
Send a STEP/IGES model or PDF drawing, confirm 5083 Aluminum and its condition (we usually see it supplied O / H111 / H321), the quantity, critical tolerances and any finish or certificate requirements.
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Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Why is 5083 Aluminum a good choice for CNC Routing?
5083 Aluminum is lightweight with excellent machinability, which makes it well suited to CNC Routing. We tune the process to the alloy so the finished 5083 Aluminum machining part meets your dimensional and functional requirements.
What surface finish is achievable on 5083 Aluminum with CNC Routing?
Surface finish on 5083 Aluminum is controlled to your specification; we confirm the achievable Ra against your callout.
What tolerances can you hold for CNC Routing 5083 Aluminum?
Achievable tolerances for 5083 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 material thickness or size range suits CNC Routing 5083 Aluminum?
We machine 5083 Aluminum across a broad size range; share your part envelope for confirmation.
Does CNC Routing 5083 Aluminum require dedicated tooling?
Most 5083 Aluminum machining work uses standard cutting tools and CNC programs; dedicated fixtures are made only when geometry or volume requires them.