Aluminium Tooling Plate
Specialist Aluminium Tooling Plate Suppliers
Jade Metals are a leading supplier of high-quality metals and materials to meet your project's needs. Our company also provides a specialised cutting service, enabling us to deliver custom-sized plates to our customers. Utilising state-of-the-art machinery and expert technicians, we guarantee precise cuts that not only enhance efficiency by saving time but also contribute to cost optimisation and waste reduction. Order an aluminium tooling plate from Jade Metals to meet your unique measurements today.
What is an Aluminium Tooling Plate?
Aluminium plates are commonly used in a variety of industries for their lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and malleable properties. These flat sheets of aluminium metal are available in different sizes, thicknesses, and alloys, making them versatile for various applications. Produced from high-quality aluminium alloys using methods such as rolling or casting, aluminium plates are essential components in many manufacturing processes.
Our inventory includes a variety of grades of aluminium plates and tooling plates that are precision-cut to your project's specifications.
- Our aluminium tooling plates are versatile meaning we supply all kinds of sectors and industry applications.
- We supply a range of aluminium grades to meet your requirements: 5083, 6082, 6063, 2014, 2011
- Our tooling plates are reliable and manufactured to be flat, thick and durable
What are the Qualities of Aluminium Plates?
Aluminium plates are highly regarded for their exceptional qualities, making them a popular choice in various industries.
Lightweight- The lightweight nature of Aluminium makes plates easy to handle and transport.
Corrosion Resistance- Aluminium tooling plates are known for their excellent corrosion resistance, making them ideal for outdoor applications where exposure to moisture and other elements is a concern.
Durable Under Pressure- Aluminium plates are highly durable and can withstand high temperatures, making them suitable for a wide range of industrial processes.
Conductive- Aluminium plates are highly effective in conducting and dissipating heat, making them a valuable asset in industries where precise temperature control is essential, such as electronics and automotive engineering. They’re also efficient in electrical conductivity.
Sectors that Rely on Aluminium Tooling Plates
Aerospace Industry: The aerospace industry requires high-quality tooling plates to create molds and fixtures for aircraft components. Aluminium tooling plates are preferred in this sector due to their lightweight nature, which helps reduce the overall weight of the aircraft. Additionally, these plates offer excellent thermal conductivity, making them ideal for applications that require precise temperature control.
Automotive Industry: In the automotive industry, aluminium tooling plates are used to create moulds for car body panels, engine components, and other critical parts. These plates are known for their high strength-to-weight ratio, allowing manufacturers to produce lightweight yet durable automotive parts. The ability of aluminium tooling plates to withstand high temperatures and pressure also makes them a popular choice in this sector.
Electronics Industry: The electronics industry relies on aluminium tooling plates to manufacture moulds for electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, and tablets. These plates provide excellent dimensional stability, ensuring that the final products meet strict quality standards. The thermal conductivity of aluminium tooling plates also helps in dissipating heat efficiently, which is crucial for electronic components that generate heat during operation.
Medical Industry: In the medical industry, aluminium tooling plates are used to create moulds for medical devices, surgical instruments, and prosthetics. These plates offer exceptional corrosion resistance, ensuring that the final products remain sterile and safe for medical use. The precision and accuracy of aluminium tooling plates also play a crucial role in producing intricate and complex medical devices.
Common Applications of Aluminium Tooling Plate
- Tooling and Molds:
Aluminium tooling plate is widely used in the creation of moulds, jigs, and fixtures, where precision, flatness, and stability are essential. - Precision Machining:
Thanks to its machinability and stability, the aluminium tooling plate is ideal for precision CNC machining and fabrication of complex components. - Base Plates and Mounting Blocks:
Its flatness and dimensional accuracy make an aluminium tooling plate suitable for base plates and mounting blocks in various industrial equipment. - Aerospace and Automotive:
In industries where weight reduction is key, such as aerospace and automotive, aluminium tooling plate is used for parts that require strength without adding significant weight.
Aluminium 5083
This grade offers excellent corrosion resistance, high strength, and good weldability, making it suitable for heavy-duty tooling applications. It performs well in both industrial and marine environments.
Aluminium 6082
This medium-strength grade offers excellent machinability and good anodizing response, making it a popular choice for precision machining and general-purpose tooling.
Aluminium 6063
Aluminium 6063 is a popular aluminium alloy known for its excellent formability, weldability, and corrosion resistance. It is commonly referred to as an architectural alloy due to its smooth surface finish and suitability for extrusion into complex shapes. Aluminium 6063 is frequently used in applications that require strength and visual appeal, such as window frames, door frames, and other structural components in the construction and architectural industries.
Aluminium 2014
Aluminium 2014 is a high-strength alloy primarily used in aerospace and other high-stress applications due to its excellent strength-to-weight ratio. It contains copper as its primary alloying element, giving it high strength and hardness, particularly after heat treatment. Aluminium 2014 is less corrosion-resistant than other aluminium alloys and often requires protective coatings in environments prone to moisture or chemical exposure.
Aluminium 2011
Aluminium 2011 is a free-machining alloy specifically designed for high-speed machining operations. It is known as one of the easiest aluminium alloys to machine, making it ideal for precision engineering and the production of high-volume components. Aluminium 2011 offers good mechanical strength and is commonly used where rapid production of intricate parts is required. However, it has lower corrosion resistance compared to other aluminium grades and is generally used in applications where corrosion protection is not a primary concern.
Contact Jade Metals
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