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Aluminium

Custom aluminium machining — industrial CNC parts

5083, 6082, 7075: Lusinage manufactures your aluminium parts by CNC milling and turning. Prototype, small batch, housings and lightweight structures. Online quote, delivery in France.

Aluminium

Why choose machined aluminium for technical parts?

Machined aluminium combines light weight, good thermal conductivity and excellent machinability. 5xxx, 6xxx and 7xxx alloys cover most general mechanics, automation and mobile equipment needs.

CNC milling and turning deliver short cycles, clean surface finishes and tight tolerances on housings, flanges, brackets and structural parts.

Lusinage supports single parts through industrial batches: feasibility review, alloy choice and guidance on anodising or surface treatment when required.

Material benefits

Benefits of aluminium in CNC machining

Mass / stiffness ratio

Lighter structures and housings without sacrificing mechanical performance on many applications.

High machinability

Favourable feeds and finishes on CNC — ideal for fast prototypes and short runs.

Corrosion resistance

Natural oxide layer; anodising or treatments possible for outdoor use.

Industrial versatility

Automation, transport, embedded electronics, special machines: broad use cases.

Examples

Commonly requested machined aluminium parts

Machined aluminium housing and cover Mounting plate, flange and cover plate Sensor bracket and mounting console Heat sink and thermal plate Lightweight guide, rail and guidance part PLC housing and machined front panel UAV or lightweight vehicle structural part Adapter, spacer and linkage component R&D prototype before series

Aluminium project? Get your CNC quote

Send your STEP file or PDF drawing: personalised response and indicative lead time within a few days.

Processes

Machining processes for aluminium

CNC milling

Prismatic parts, pockets and holes in aluminium: dimensional accuracy and finishes suited to industrial integration.

CNC turning

Shafts, bushes, flanges and rotational parts in aluminium with controlled concentricity for transmission and fastening.

EDM

Internal shapes, cavities and challenging geometries in aluminium when conventional tooling reaches its limits.

3D printing

Rapid prototyping before CNC machining in aluminium or form validation; transition to machined series after mechanical sign-off.

Sectors

Industrial sectors

Automation and robotics

Brackets, rails and structural parts for automated lines.

Aerospace and drones

Structural weight saving, airframe parts and precision components.

Industrial electronics

Housings, heat sinks and mechanical interfaces for embedded equipment.

Special-purpose machinery

Custom parts, tooling and prototypes to drawing.

Transport and handling

Lightweight components for conveyors, carts and mobile structures.

Comparison

Aluminium vs other machined materials

General guidance for material choice; grade and treatment confirmed on quote.

Material Strength Machinability Corrosion Material cost Typical uses
Aluminium Good (5xxx / 6xxx / 7xxx alloys) Excellent Good (anodising possible) Moderate Structures, housings, aerospace and automation parts
Steel Very high (C45, 42CrMo4…) Good Low without treatment Moderate to low Transmission, tooling, heavily loaded parts
Stainless steel High (304L, 316L…) Fair (work hardening) Excellent Higher Food, pharma, marine, chemical
Brass Fair Excellent Good Moderate Connectors, fluids, bushes, precision parts
Engineering plastics Grade-dependent Good (adapted speeds) Excellent (chemical) Moderate Guides, insulators, prototypes, short runs
Why Lusinage

Why trust Lusinage for aluminium machining?

Online machining quotes, workshop expertise and French manufacturing for custom aluminium parts.

Responsive online quote

Upload STEP, STL or PDF: feasibility review and personalised feedback within a few business days.

Workshop network in France

Manufacturing through qualified partners, nationwide delivery, single project contact.

From prototype to small series

Single part, spare, pre-series or short run — no imposed minimum order.

Material and process advice

Guidance on grade, treatment or process best suited to your specification.

Inspection and traceability

Dimensional checks and clear communication on critical features before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Aluminium machining: FAQ

5083, 6082, 7075 and other common grades depending on mechanical requirements and availability. Specify alloy or constraint on the quote.

Aluminium reduces weight; steel suits higher loads and wear. We advise based on load, environment and target cost.

CNC machining is our core service; anodising or treatments can be coordinated per project — state requirements on the quote.

Per drawing: usual ISO tolerances, tight fits possible on critical bores and fits.

STEP, IGES or dimensioned PDF with material, quantity and surface requirements.

Often a few days to 2 weeks depending on complexity and workload — firm date on quote.

Yes. 3-axis milling and strategies suited to pockets, thin walls and deep holes.

Both. No minimum order: from spare parts to pre-series batches.

Some alloys and finishes may work; 316L stainless is preferred for direct food contact — we advise case by case.

Optimised toolpaths, standard alloy choice and functional dimensions (avoid over-spec) reduce machine time.

Start manufacturing your aluminium parts

Prototype, spare or series: CNC machining, dimensional inspection and delivery in France.

Request a quote for your machined parts