If you’re accustomed to selecting 6061-T6 aluminum for machining, you may find yourself automatically requesting that same material for your sheet metal parts. But 6061 aluminum isn’t typically the best choice for a sheet metal part. For aluminum fabrication, we usually recommend 5052-H32 instead.

Here, we’ll outline the differences between 6061 and 5052 and explain why 5052 is the superior choice for sheet metal fabrication.

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