5052 Aluminum Laser Cutting
5052 is the go-to aluminum for sheet metal work — it bends beautifully without cracking, shrugs off corrosion, and weighs a third of steel. If your part will be formed after cutting, 5052 is usually the right aluminum.
Fiber laser cutting in Vinton, Virginia — serving Roanoke and the surrounding areas with pickup, local delivery, and shipping.
Why choose 5052 Aluminum
- Best formability of the common aluminum alloys
- Excellent corrosion resistance, including marine settings
- Roughly one-third the weight of steel
- Good weldability with the right filler
Common applications
- Enclosures, panels, and covers that get bent
- Fuel and water tank parts
- Trailer and truck body components
- Marine brackets and boat parts
- Electronics chassis
5052 Aluminum thicknesses we cut
Every option below is available in the quote tool with live pricing.
We cut aluminum with high-pressure nitrogen for a clean, burr-minimal edge. Aluminum reflects fiber laser light less than copper or brass, so edge quality stays consistent across our supported gauges.
If your part needs to be machined flat or tapped extensively rather than bent, look at 6061-T6 — it is stiffer and machines better, but does not form as well as 5052.