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Aluminum Plate Grades Explained: 1060, 3003, 5052, 6061, 7075
Aluminum Plate Grades Explained: 1060, 3003, 5052, 6061, 7075
Aluminum plate is not a single material — it is a family of alloys with wildly different strength, corrosion resistance and cost. This guide maps the five most-requested plates to their real-world jobs.
| Alliage | Series | Force | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1060 | Pure (≥ 99.6 %) | Low | Electrical, cookware, emboutissage profond |
| 3003 | Al-Mn | Low-Medium | Tanks, toiture, cookware, tread plate |
| 5052 | Al-Mg | Medium | Marin, fuel tanks, road signs |
| 6061 T6 | Al-Mg-Si | Medium-High | Machined parts, structures, luminaires |
| 7075 T6 | Al-Zn | Very High | Aerospace, high-stress parts |
Why Not Just Use the Strongest One?
Strength is not free. 7075 is expensive, harder to weld and less corrosion-resistant than 5052. 1060 is cheap and highly formable but cannot carry structural load. The right alloy is the one that meets the job with the lowest cost per unit area.
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Browse our 1060 pure aluminum plate, 3003 anti-rust plate, 5052 marine-grade plate, 6061 T6 plate et 7075 aerospace plate.
