Aluminum 2011 Machined Parts

Aluminum 2011

Aluminum alloy 2011 has the highest machinability of all aluminum alloys, suitable for complex and detailed parts. Considered a free-machining alloy (FMA), it can be quickly machined to very close tolerances and produces an excellent surface finish. Aluminum 2011 is a great economical choice due to its machinability and production of fine, easily removable chips.

Aluminum 2011 is the standard for relative machinability compared to all other aluminum alloys. It has a machining cost factor of 0.6 when compared to steel 12L14. It can be forged or hot worked, but is not ideal for welding or soldering. 2011 can be heat treated, annealed, aged, and tempered. It can be anodized, but results in a darker and less corrosion resistant finish than Aluminum 6061.

Industries and Applications

  • Electronic hardware
  • Commercial products

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Aluminum 2011 Characteristics

TEMPER Yield Strength (ksi) Ultimate Tensile Strength (ksi) Modulus of Elasticity (ksi) Brinell Hardness (500km/10mm)
T3 41 52 10,000 95
T8 45 59 10,000 100

Aluminum Cost Comparison

Type General Characteristics Alloy Common Applications Tolerances for a 1/2" Dia. Bar Material Cost Factor Machining Cost Factor
Aluminum
Designed for machining
2011
Electronic hardware, endless commercial products
Cold finish
+/-.0015
3.8 .6

Common Material Cost Comparison

Type General Characteristics Alloy Common Applications Tolerances for a 1/2" Dia. Bar Material Cost Factor Machining Cost Factor
Steel
Designed for excellent machinability. Case hard only
12L14
Endless commercial products; probably more pounds used in turned products than any other bar stock
Cold drawn
0
1 1
Stainless Steel
Designed for machining, non-magnetic
303
Electronic hardware, automotive, aerospace, medical instruments, and many applications requiring corrosion resistance
Cold finished
+/- .002
1.9 2.7
Brass
Strength, corrosion and wear resistance, and excellent machinability
C35300
Well suited for parts with knurling or threading
+0015 3.5 .07
Aluminum
Designed for machining
2011
Electronic hardware, endless commercial products
Cold finish
+/-.0015
3.8 .6
Titanium
High strength, light weight, good bio-compatibility
Ti-6Al-4VEli
Medical implants
Ground & polished
+/-.002
30.2 6

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