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Productive Aluminum Machining – Part 2

In last month’s article, we discussed the popular misconception that machining aluminum alloys is “easy”, we discussed in some detail the naming convention used for aluminum alloys and how to differentiate them, some of their key characteristics, and the industries where they are most commonly used. In this month’s article, the focus is more on the unique demands machining aluminum alloys places on the machines, the tools, and the processes. It is important to have a clear understanding of the challenges and strategies to be competitive and produce parts profitably.