Aluminum

Precision Aluminum Machining Services for Complex Components

Owens Industries provides advanced aluminum machining services for complex, high-precision components. Using modern CNC technology and high-performance equipment, we machine aluminum for a wide range of applications requiring tight tolerances and intricate geometries. Our capabilities include 4-axis and 5-axis milling, Swiss machining, micromachining, turning, wire EDM and sinker EDM for precision aluminum components with tolerances as tight as 0.0005".

With decades of experience, our team develops tailored machining strategies based on part geometry, material type and functional requirements. Our aluminum CNC machining services support lightweight structural parts and high-performance components. Each project follows strict quality control and inspection standards to maintain consistency and accuracy.

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Owens Industries

Aluminum Machining Services For Your Industry

Since 1944, Owens Industries has supported engineers and manufacturers with reliable aluminum machining services. Our CNC machining capabilities allow us to produce components with complex features, tight tolerances and repeatable precision. We manufacture precision aluminum components for a wide range of industries, supporting applications where weight reduction, corrosion resistance and machinability are critical:

Custom Precision-Machined Aluminum Components

Owens Industries manufactures custom aluminum components designed for performance and consistency. Aluminum’s versatility allows for efficient machining while maintaining strength and dimensional stability across a wide range of applications.

We use precision aluminum machining services for components such as cores, housings, brackets, stators, rotors and other specialized parts. Each component is machined using advanced CNC processes to meet exact specifications. Our Wisconsin CNC facility serves customers nationwide with consistent lead times and dependable machining quality.

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Aluminum Components for CNC Machining

Part	Application	Industry	Machining Process Used	Specific Feature
Control Valve Housing	Aircraft Brake	Aerospace	4-Axis Milling	MIL Spec Ports and Internal Features
Swivel Bracket	Aerospace	Aircraft OEM	4-Axis Milling	3 Piece Assembly
Support Assembly	Aerospace	Aircraft OEM	5-Axis Milling	Aluminum Tube with Formed Welded Bracket
Stator	Blood Gas Analyzer	Medical	3-Axis Milling	Circle Interpolate Boss with 0.0005" Tolerance
Rotor	Blood Gas Analyzer	Medical	4-Axis Milling	0.010" Thick Cell Walls
Rotor Housing	Blood Gas Analyzer	Medical	4-Axis Milling	Micro Milling of Housing to Accept Electronics
Gas-Fluid Manifold Block	Fluid Control	Natural Gas Industry	4-Axis Milling	Drill and tap (8) NPT Threaded Holes
Machined Reflector	Wing Lights	Aerospace	5-Axis Profile Milling	Milling and Polishing 16 Reflective Pockets
Optics Block	Laser Alignment Tool	Research and Development	5-Axis Machining	Hole Alignment Tolerance 0.001mm
Valve Housing	Titan Rocket	Rocket Engine Component	5-Axis Machining	5-Axis Milling of Cylindrical Elbow Housing
Cylinder Block	Gas Flow Manifold	Natural Gas Industry	5-Axis Milling	Machine 12 Micro Finish Surfaces for Press Fit Bushings
Lens Cell	Flow Viewing Port	Natural Gas Industry	Mill/Turn	Turn 2.075-32 ID Thread
Battery Core	Safety Equipment	Aerospace	Swiss Screw Machine	Black Anodized Sleeve
DM Cover	Satellite Component	Space Research	Mill/Turn	Turn, Mill and Drill Flanged Cover
Paddle	Actuator Arm	Military	4-Axis Machining	Milling 0.020" Thick Webs with 0.002" Flatness
Piston	Engine Valve	Aerospace	Conventional CNC Turning	Maintaining Class 1 Diameter Fit Tolerance

Aluminum Grades for CNC Machining Services

Our aluminum machining services support a variety of grades selected based on strength, weight, corrosion resistance and application requirements. Each aluminum alloy offers unique characteristics suited for different industries and performance needs.

This overview provides general guidance. Individual aluminum grades may vary in composition and properties, so detailed specifications should be reviewed for exact requirements.

Interested in aluminum machining services for your next project? Contact Owens Industries today.

Series	Main Alloying Element	Cost	Machinability	Weldability	Properties	Typical Applications
1000	99% Aluminum	Low	Excellent	Not recommended	Highly corrosion resistant, excellent workability, electrical conductivity	Chemical equipment, reflectors, food industry containers
2000	Copper	Moderate	Good	Moderate	High strength, good machinability, limited corrosion resistance	Aircraft structures, rivets, truck wheels, screw machine products
3000	Manganese	Moderate	Excellent	Moderate	Good workability, moderate strength, excellent corrosion resistance	Cookware, automotive trim, roofing, siding
4000	Silicon	Moderate	Good	Not recommended	Good flow characteristics, lower melting point	Brazing alloys, welding wires
5000	Magnesium	Moderate	Good	Good	Good corrosion resistance, moderate-to-high strength, good weldability	Marine applications, tankers, structural applications, pressure vessels
6000	Magnesium & Silicon	Moderate	Good	Good	Medium strength, good corrosion resistance, good formability, weldability	Architectural extrusions, frames, railings, automotive parts
7000	Zinc	High	Fair	Moderate	Very high strength, less corrosion resistance than 2000 series	Aircraft structures, sporting equipment, automotive parts

Aluminum CNC Services and Capabilities

Precision Machining

5-Axis Machining

EDM Services

Mill Turn Machining

CNC Lathe Machining

3D Printing

All CNC Services

Cutting Edge CNC Machines for Ultra-Precision Components

Owens Industries machines complex, tight-tolerance components using advanced German and Swiss CNC equipment built for ultra-precise manufacturing. Our CNC machines support high-spec industries where accuracy, repeatability and consistency directly impact performance, compliance and long-term reliability.

Our core equipment includes: