6061 vs. 7075 vs. 2024 vs. 5052: How to Choose the Right Aluminum Alloy
6061, 7075, 2024, and 5052 aluminum behave very differently. Compare strength, weldability, corrosion, and formability with a side-by-side table and a fast selection shortcut.
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Machinability of Metals — Ratings, Comparison Table & Material Selection Guide
What is Machinability? Machinability is how easy (or difficult) a metal is to cut with standard machining operations — turning, milling, drilling. It’s expressed as a percentage relative to AISI 1212 steel, which is the baseline at 100%. Higher percentage = easier to machine = lower cost. If you’re selecting a material and you have … Read more
Sheet Metal Gauge Chart — Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum & Tubing
What is Sheet Metal Gauge? Sheet metal thickness in the US is specified by gauge number rather than direct measurements. Confusingly, the gauge-to-thickness relationship is different for different metals. A 16-gauge sheet of steel is not the same thickness as 16-gauge aluminum. The tables below give you the actual thickness in inches and millimeters for … Read more