We are a China-based precision machining workshop dedicated to producing CNC machined aluminum alloy in China for OEM buyers, engineering companies and equipment manufacturers around the world. From a single first-article prototype to repeating high-volume batches, every aluminum component is built directly from your drawings, 3D models and technical requirements.
Our floor combines CNC turning, 3-axis, 4-axis and 5-axis CNC milling, precision drilling and thread tapping under one roof, which allows complex aluminum parts to flow through material preparation, metal removal, deburring, surface finishing and dimensional inspection without being passed between disconnected vendors. We work across the full family of wrought and cast aluminum grades, and we can source material to Chinese GB, American AA/ASTM, European EN or Japanese JIS designations according to the standard named on your drawing.
This page explains our machining processes, the aluminum grades and international equivalents we work with, the batch sizes we support, the products we regularly produce, and the workshop and measuring equipment behind every shipment of CNC machined aluminum alloy in China.
Every process below is performed in-house on aluminum alloy bar, plate, block, tube and extrusion, so multi-operation parts keep one consistent datum chain from the first cut to the final dimension.
Bar-fed CNC lathes and turn-mill centers produce rotationally symmetric aluminum parts such as shafts, sleeves, bushings, spacers, fittings, pistons, rings and threaded connectors.
Prismatic and contoured aluminum parts are routed to the most suitable axis configuration instead of forcing every job onto one machine type.
Hole systems in manifolds, plates, blocks and enclosures are produced with controlled position, diameter and wall quality rather than simple point drilling alone.
Internal and external threads are cut, formed or thread-milled to match the thread standard called out on each drawing, then checked with the matching gauges.
CNC machined aluminum alloy in China can be specified under several national standards. The same chemistry often carries a different commercial grade name in China (GB/T), the United States (AA / ASTM), Europe (EN AW) and Japan (JIS). The table below lists the grades we machine most often and their nearest cross-standard equivalents.
| Alloy Series | China (GB/T) | USA (AA / ASTM) | Europe (EN AW) | Japan (JIS) | Typical Machined Application |
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| 1xxx / Pure Al | 1060, 1100 | AA1060, AA1100 | EN AW-1050A, AW-1100 | A1060, A1100 | Conductive parts, trim plates, corrosion-exposed covers |
| 2xxx / Al-Cu | 2A11 | AA2017 | EN AW-2017A | A2017 | Medium-high strength machined components and fastener parts |
| 2xxx / Al-Cu | 2A12 | AA2024 | EN AW-2024 | A2024 | High-strength structural parts, wheels, arms and brackets |
| 2xxx / Al-Cu | 2014 | AA2014 | EN AW-2014 | A2014 | Frames, mold plates and high-load machined shapes |
| 3xxx / Al-Mn | 3A21 | AA3003 | EN AW-3003 | A3003 | Formed and welded housings, nameplates and shallow parts |
| 5xxx / Al-Mg | 5A02, 5052 | AA5052 | EN AW-5052 | A5052 | Welded brackets, enclosures, marine and sheet-metal parts |
| 5xxx / Al-Mg | 5A05, 5A06 | AA5083 | EN AW-5083 | A5083 | Thick structural plates, ship and chemical-equipment parts |
| 6xxx / Al-Mg-Si | 6A02, 6061 | AA6061 | EN AW-6061 | A6061 | General-purpose machined parts, blocks, flanges and fixtures |
| 6xxx / Al-Mg-Si | 6063 | AA6063 | EN AW-6063 | A6063 | Extruded frames, heat sinks and architectural profiles |
| 6xxx / Al-Mg-Si | 6082 | AA6082 | EN AW-6082 | A6082 | Higher-strength beams, hubs and structural machined parts |
| 7xxx / Al-Zn-Mg | 7A04, 7075 | AA7075 | EN AW-7075 | A7075 | Top-strength stressed parts, tooling and lightweight structures |
| 7xxx / Al-Zn-Mg | 7050 | AA7050 | EN AW-7050 | A7050 | Thick-section, high-stress parts requiring good stress balance |
| Cast / Al-Si | ZL101, ZL101A | A356.2 | EN AC-42100 | AC4C | Cast housings then CNC machined on sealing and mating faces |
| Cast / Al-Si-Cu | YL113 | A383 / ADC12-type | EN AC-46500 | ADC12 | Die-cast boxes and covers with post-machined bores and faces |
Cross-standard pairs are nearest commercial equivalents rather than guaranteed identical chemistry. The exact grade, temper and standard are always confirmed against the drawing and purchase specification before material is cut.
Aluminum behavior during cutting depends heavily on temper, so we match the temper named on the drawing instead of substituting blindly:
Blanks are cut from the form that minimizes waste and keeps the part stable:
Buyers looking for CNC machined aluminum alloy in China usually arrive at different stages of a product lifecycle. We support all four stages with the same drawing discipline, so a validated prototype can move straight into serial production without changing supplier.
One-off and very small quantity parts for design verification, fit checks, exhibition samples or replacement spares. Material is cut from stock plate or bar, and first-article dimensions are recorded against the drawing.
Small repeat lots for market testing, pre-series assembly and early field trials. Soft-fixture solutions keep setup cost reasonable while process notes from the prototype run are carried forward.
Repeating orders in the hundreds to low thousands. Dedicated clamping solutions, stable tooling paths and in-process dimension checks keep each new batch interchangeable with the previous one.
Sustained orders in the tens of thousands and above benefit from optimized cycle times, multi-part fixtures, planned tool life and batch records that trace every part to its material lot and production run.
A selection of representative aluminum components produced on our floor.
A look at the production floor and measuring equipment that carry each batch of CNC machined aluminum alloy in China from raw blank to inspected, packed part.
Organized CNC production floor with grouped turning, milling and inspection areas.
Vertical machining centers handling planes, pockets, contours and hole patterns.
Lathe and turn-mill work for round aluminum components with controlled runout.
Simultaneous five-axis machining for impellers, blades and compound surfaces.
Profile projector and optical comparison for profiles, radii and edge features.
Coordinate measuring for spatial dimensions, position and geometric tolerances.
Aluminum is chosen wherever low weight, heat transfer, corrosion resistance and clean appearance matter together. The sectors below account for most of the CNC machined aluminum alloy in China that leaves our workshop.
High-strength 2xxx and 7xxx brackets, mounts and lightweight load-bearing components.
Motor mounts, adapter plates, heat exchangers and lightweight chassis parts.
Shielded boxes, front panels, chassis frames and precision heat-dissipating parts.
Aluminum valve blocks, manifolds, connector bodies and fluid-distribution plates.
Robot arm sections, jig plates, sensor mounts and motion-system structural parts.
5xxx-series fittings, deck hardware and salt-air exposed structural components.
Cooling plates, inverter housings, battery-tray components and converter parts.
Instrument frames, stages, housings and clean-finish precision mechanism parts.
Machining is followed by the finish named on your drawing. Finishes are coordinated with trusted local treatment lines so parts arrive ready for assembly, with consistent color, edge quality and appearance across batches.
Clean machined finish with controlled tool marks, deburred edges and cleaned surfaces.
Uniform matte texture that hides tool marks and prepares the surface for anodizing.
Clear or color decorative anodizing, plus thick hard anodizing for wear-resistant faces.
Durable colored films for outdoor, equipment and enclosure applications.
Directional brushed lines, buffed highlights and cosmetic decorative surfaces.
Thin conductive conversion film used to stabilize surfaces before painting.
Even, thin deposited finish for complex shapes that need consistent coverage.
Permanent part numbers, revision marks, logos and alignment references.
A fixed, repeatable workflow keeps communication clear and protects the technical intent of the drawing at every handover.
STEP, IGES, X_T, DWG, DXF and PDF files are reviewed for geometry, dimensions, threads, tolerances and annual demand.
Practical manufacturability notes cover thin walls, deep pockets, tool access, corner radii and datum choices before production is priced.
The confirmed grade and temper are sawn or sheared into blanks, with the material lot recorded against the order for traceability.
Turning, milling, drilling and tapping follow the planned operation sequence, with staged in-process checks on key dimensions.
Edges are broken, chips and oils removed, and the selected blasting, anodizing, coating or marking treatment is applied.
Finished dimensions are verified with 2D and 3D measuring equipment, then parts are separated, cushioned and packed for long-distance transport.
Aluminum is forgiving to cut but unforgiving of poor datum strategy. For every batch of CNC machined aluminum alloy in China that we produce, the drawing decides the clamping scheme, the operation order and which features are machined in one setup to protect position and parallelism.
Sourcing CNC machined aluminum alloy in China works best when the workshop understands both the part and the product behind it. A stable partner keeps tooling, fixturing and process notes alive between orders, which is where repeat buyers recover time and cost.
A comprehensive reference guide for material properties, processing methods, and applications of common aluminum alloy grades used in CNC machining
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Low | Soft material, use light cuts; Prone to scratching, mind tool sharpness; Use sharp tools with positive rake angles |
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2024
Heat-Treatable
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High | Use coated tools; Control machining temperature to prevent deformation; Sharp tools with positive rake angles recommended |
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3003
Non-Heat-Treatable
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Low to Moderate | Low cutting forces needed; Ideal for thin-walled parts, handle gently; Use standard cutting tools |
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5052
Non-Heat-Treatable
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Moderate | Easy to machine; Suitable for anodizing after machining; Use standard cutting parameters |
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5083
Non-Heat-Treatable
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Moderate | Good machinability; Use standard cutting tools; Higher strength requires slightly more power than 5052 |
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6061
Heat-Treatable
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Moderate | Use standard cutting tools; Avoid high feed rates to prevent burns; Good for complex geometries |
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6063
Heat-Treatable
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Moderate | Easy to machine; Excellent for extrusion; Good surface finish with standard tools |
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6082
Heat-Treatable
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Moderate to High | Prefer rigid setups; Adjust cutting parameters for thick sections to prevent chatter; Use sharp tools |
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7075
Heat-Treatable
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High | Requires sharp tools; Use coolant to reduce heat; Handle with care to avoid stress corrosion; Higher cutting forces needed |
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7050
Heat-Treatable
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High | High cutting forces required; Use rigid machine setups; Carbide tools recommended; Adequate coolant essential |
We provide custom machined parts, 5-axis linkage CNC machining, and the design, production, and assembly of machinery and equipment.