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Metal - Aluminum (Aluminium)

0.040 inches

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• Cut edges
• Finish
• Test cuts
• Sample
• Cut details

What is it

5251 grade Aluminum.

Orders using this material generally ship in 2-3 weeks. Find out more.

Design notes

Aluminium alloy 5251 is a medium strength alloy possessing good ductility and therefore good formability. Aluminium alloy 5251 is known for work hardening rapidly and is readily weldable. It also possesses high corrosion resistance particularly in marine environments.

The fabrication process for metal is different from all our other materials - as such there are a few important points to note:

• We won't be able to apply Prime discount pricing to metal orders.


• Getting your metal pieces cut may take longer than standard orders. If you want to make designs on other materials as well, we would recommend placing the metal order separately.


• Please read things you must know for laser cutting metal before starting your project as there are some specific design requirements for this material.

Typical uses

Enclosures, jewellery, signage.

Environmental info

Recyclable.

Adhesives, joints & fastenings

Aluminum is best connected with mechanical fastenings or welding.

A two part epoxy may be used to stick metal to other materials. For more info about gluing metal see this site.