We provide laser cutting services for a wide range of aluminium grades, producing accurately cut components for customers across numerous industries.
Aluminium is widely used in sheet metal fabrication because it combines low weight, good corrosion resistance and excellent versatility. Different aluminium alloys offer different levels of strength, formability and corrosion resistance, allowing the material to be selected to suit the finished application.
At Yorkshire Profiles, the aluminium grades we most commonly supply and process include 1050, 5083, 5251 and 6082, alongside other grades where required.
Aluminium Properties
Aluminium has a density of approximately one third that of steel, making it particularly useful where reducing component weight is important.
Pure aluminium is relatively soft and highly formable, so most engineering applications use aluminium alloys. By combining aluminium with elements such as magnesium, silicon and manganese, manufacturers can produce grades with significantly different mechanical and fabrication properties.
Aluminium also naturally forms a thin protective oxide layer when exposed to air. This gives many aluminium grades good resistance to atmospheric corrosion without requiring an additional protective coating.
Other useful characteristics include:
- Low weight
- Good corrosion resistance
- Good thermal and electrical conductivity
- Good formability in suitable grades
- Non-magnetic properties
- High recyclability
Aluminium can be repeatedly recycled and returned to useful material, making it an increasingly important material for manufacturers looking to reduce waste and material consumption.
Uses of Aluminium
Aluminium is used extensively across the industries we support.
Its combination of strength, low weight and corrosion resistance makes aluminium particularly suitable for applications such as:
- Automotive and transport components
- Commercial vehicles
- Aerospace and associated equipment
- Marine and offshore applications
- Machinery and equipment
- Electrical and electronic enclosures
- Architectural and decorative components
- Renewable energy equipment
- General fabricated components
The characteristics of the finished component depend heavily on the aluminium grade selected, so material choice is an important part of any fabrication project.
Aluminium Grades We Commonly Supply
1050 Aluminium
1050 is a commercially pure aluminium grade offering excellent formability and corrosion resistance. It is commonly used for relatively lightly loaded components, covers, panels, electrical applications and general sheet metal work.
5083 Aluminium
5083 is a high-strength aluminium-magnesium alloy with excellent corrosion resistance, particularly in marine environments. It is frequently used for marine, offshore, transport and heavy-duty fabricated components.
5251 Aluminium
5251 offers a useful combination of strength, corrosion resistance and formability. It is widely used for general sheet metal fabrication, enclosures, panels, vehicle components and decorative applications.
6082 Aluminium
6082 is a higher-strength structural aluminium alloy commonly used where greater mechanical strength is required. Typical applications include structural components, machinery, transport equipment and engineered fabrications.
We can also source and process other aluminium grades depending on specification, availability and project requirements.
Aluminium Laser Cutting at Yorkshire Profiles
Our modern fibre laser cutting systems allow us to process aluminium quickly and accurately while maintaining excellent edge quality and repeatability.
We can currently laser cut aluminium sheet and plate up to 15mm thick, depending on the particular grade, component geometry and cutting requirements.
Our laser cutting capability is supported by additional in-house services including:
- CNC folding and press braking
- Drilling and tapping
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Assembly
This allows aluminium components to progress from flat sheet through to finished fabricated parts within a single manufacturing facility.
We can supply the aluminium required for your project and regularly process 1050, 5083, 5251 and 6082 aluminium, as well as aluminium tread plate and other grades subject to availability.
If you have an aluminium laser cutting or fabrication requirement:
