Aluminum 5052-H32 is a versatile and widely-used aluminum alloy that is particularly well-suited for prototype metal parts. This alloy offers a balance of strength, ductility, and corrosion resistance, making it an excellent choice for the fabrication of functional prototypes. Its formability and strain-hardening properties allow it to be readily stamped and formed into complex shapes without compromising dimensional stability or part integrity.
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Material Grade/ Description |
Chemical Composition (weight %) | T.S (Mpa) |
Y.S (Mpa) |
EL | Hardness | |||||||
(Cu) | (Si) | (Fe) | (Mn) | (Mg) | (Zn) | (Cr) | (Ti) | |||||
Aluminum 5052-H32 | <=0.1 | <=0.25 | <=0.40 | <=0.1 | 2.2~2.8 | <=0.1 | <=0.1 | NA | 170~305MPa | >=90Mpa | >=10% | 120-160HB |
Rapid prototyping has become an essential part of the product development process, enabling manufacturers to quickly iterate on designs and test new concepts. Aluminum 5052-H32 is a popular material choice for these rapid prototyping applications, as it can be efficiently fabricated into prototype parts using various manufacturing techniques, such as stamping, machining, and laser cutting.
One of the key advantages of using Aluminum 5052-H32 for prototype metal parts is the speed with which these parts can be produced. Many prototyping service providers can deliver a set of 200 parts in as little as 7 to 10 working days, allowing product designers and engineers to quickly validate their designs and make necessary adjustments before committing to full-scale production.
To ensure the quality and reliability of these prototype parts, 100% inspection is carried out before shipment. This rigorous quality control process helps to identify and address any issues, such as dimensional inaccuracies, surface defects, or material anomalies, ensuring that the delivered parts meet the required specifications and are ready for further testing and evaluation.
By leveraging the unique properties of Aluminum 5052-H32, prototype metal parts can be produced rapidly and with a high degree of precision, enabling manufacturers to accelerate their product development cycles and stay ahead of the competition.