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5052 H32 Aluminum

5052 series laser cut aluminum is one of our most popular metals. Used in a wide variety of applications including aerospace, automotive and robotics, our 5052 aluminum is an excellent mix of high performance and affordability. 

  • Available thicknesses range from .040″ – .500″
  • Laser cut sheet metal (+/- .005″ cutting tolerance)
  • 2-4 day lead time before shipping

Starting from $29

Lightweight
Rust Free
Good Machinability
SendCutSend offers anodizing on laser cut aluminum parts

What is 5052 H32 Aluminum?

5052 H32 aluminum is strong, inexpensive, and lightweight. Whether you’re welding, machining, or bending, 5052 aluminum is going to be the go-to material for those projects that need excellent all-around material properties. Our laser cut aluminum is exceptionally lightweight and strong, making it perfect for projects where overall load is a concern.

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What can you make with 5052 H32 Aluminum?

With high relative ultimate strength (and fatigue strength), 5052 aluminum has a number of practical usages. It is non-heat treatable, which means that it is cold-worked to achieve its moderate-to-high strength properties. For greater strength, check out our 6061 series aluminum

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Material Details

.040″ 5052 Aluminum

Details
Advertised Thickness .040″
Gauge 18
Thickness Tolerance Positive  .004″
Thickness Tolerance Negative .004″
Cutting Process Fiber Laser
Cut Tolerance +/- .005″
Top/Bottom Finish Identical both sides
Mill Finish Cold Rolled
Available Operations
Deburring No
Bending Yes
Countersinking No
Tapping No
Anodizing No
Plating No
Powder Coating Yes
Hardware Yes
Tumbling No
Design Considerations
Max Part Size 44″ x 30″
Min Part Size .25″ x .375″
Min Hole Size .015″
Min Bridge Size .020″
Min Hole to Edge Size .020″
Tab and Slot Tolerance .010″
Min Bend Part Size .375″ x 1.5″
Max Bending Flat Part Size 44″ x 30″
Min Flange Length (Before Bend/Flat Pattern) 90° or less (obtuse) .255″
Min Flange Length (After Bend) 90° or less (obtuse) .286″
Max Bend Length 44″
Die Width .472″
Effective Bend Radius @ 90° .024″
Max Bend Angle 130°
Bend Angle Tolerance (bend length up to 24″) +/- 1 degree
Bend Angle Tolerance (bend length over 24″) +/- 2 degrees
Bend Deduction @ 90° .062″
K Factor .45
Bend Relief Depth .084
Minimum Joggle BL2BL @90 Max Flange .363″
Maximum Joggle @90 Max Flange 3.750″
Min Powder Coating Part Size 1″ x 3″
Max Powder Coating Part Size 23″ x 23″
Hardware Min Part Size 1″ x 1.5″
Hardware Max Part Size 36″ x 46″
Minimum distance from center of bend to center of hardware insertion hole (measured from flat pattern) .255″
Max 4 sided box flange height (hardware) 3″
For part-specific hardware specifications, please view our Hardware Catalog
Properties
Material Composition Aluminum (Al): 95.8 – 97.7 Magnesium (Mg): 2.2 – 2.8 Chromium (Cr): 0.15 – 0.35 Iron (Fe): 0 – 0.4 Silicon (Si): 0 – 0.25 Manganese (Mn): 0 – 0.1 Zinc (Zn): 0 – 0.1 Copper (Cu): 0 – 0.1 Residuals: 0 – 0.15
Tensile Strength (Ultimate) 34 ksi
Tensile Strength (Yield) 26 ksi
Shear Strength 20 ksi
Shear Modulus 3700 ksi
Fatigue Strength 17 ksi
Brinell Hardness 60
Elongation at Break 12%
Elastic Modulus 9900 ksi
Poisson’s Ratio .33
Thermal Conductivity 80 BTU/h-ft-°F
Melting Point 1120 °F
Magnetic No
Not sure what some of those properties mean? Check out our Material Properties Cheat Sheet.

1.02mm 5052 Aluminum

Details
Advertised Thickness 1.02mm
Gauge 18
Thickness Tolerance Positive  .089mm
Thickness Tolerance Negative .089mm
Cutting Process Fiber Laser
Cut Tolerance +/- .127mm
Top/Bottom Finish Identical both sides
Mill Finish Cold Rolled
Available Operations
Deburring No
Bending Yes
Countersinking No
Tapping No
Anodizing No
Plating No
Powder Coating Yes
Hardware Yes
Tumbling No
Design Considerations
Max Part Size 1117.6 x 762mm
Min Part Size 6.35 x 9.5mm
Min Hole Size .381mm
Min Bridge Size .508mm
Min Hole to Edge Size .508mm
Tab and Slot Tolerance .254mm
Min Bend Part Size 9.5 x 38.1mm
Max Bending Flat Part Size 1117.6 x 762mm
Max Bend Length 1117.6mm
Min Flange Length (Before Bend/Flat Pattern) 90° or less (obtuse) 6.48mm
Min Flange Length (After Bend) 90° or less (obtuse) 7.27mm
Die Width 11.99mm
Effective Bend Radius @ 90° .609mm
Max Bend Angle 130°
Bend Angle Tolerance (bend length up to 609.6mm) +/- 1 degree
Bend Angle Tolerance (bend length over 609.6mm) +/- 2 degrees
Bend Deduction @ 90° 11.23mm
K Factor .42
Bend Relief Depth 2.134mm
Minimum Joggle BL2BL @90 Max Flange 7.595mm
Maximum Joggle @90 Max Flange 95.25mm
Hardware Min Part Size 25.4 x 38.1mm
Hardware Max Part Size 914.4 x 1168.4mm
Minimum distance from center of bend to center of hardware insertion hole (measured from flat pattern) 6.48mm
Max 4 sided box flange height (hardware) 76.2mm
For part-specific hardware specifications, please view our Hardware Catalog
Properties
Material Composition Aluminum (Al): 95.8 – 97.7 Magnesium (Mg): 2.2 – 2.8 Chromium (Cr): 0.15 – 0.35 Iron (Fe): 0 – 0.4 Silicon (Si): 0 – 0.25 Manganese (Mn): 0 – 0.1 Zinc (Zn): 0 – 0.1 Copper (Cu): 0 – 0.1 Residuals: 0 – 0.15
Tensile Strength (Ultimate) 34 ksi
Tensile Strength (Yield) 26 ksi
Shear Strength 20 ksi
Shear Modulus 3700 ksi
Fatigue Strength 17 ksi
Brinell Hardness 60
Elongation at Break 12%
Elastic Modulus 9900 ksi
Poisson’s Ratio .33
Thermal Conductivity 80 BTU/h-ft-°F
Melting Point 1120 °F
Magnetic No
Not sure what some of those properties mean? Check out our Material Properties Cheat Sheet.

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Services available for Aluminum 5052

Bending

Add dimension to your projects with our precision CNC bending services.

Deburring

This FREE process removes small imperfections, scratches, and burr left over from the cutting process.

Countersinking

Allow hardware to sit flush on your parts to reduce wear and tear.

Hardware Insertion

Select from our catalog of PEM press-fit hardware to add nuts, studs, and standoffs.

Anodizing

We offer Class II anodizing services to add durability and character to your laser cut parts.

Powder Coating

Give your laser cut parts a bold, long-lasting finish and protective layer in one of 7 colors.

Tapping

Quickly and easily add threading to allow for the addition of hardware to your parts.

Tumbling

Reduce the surface blemishes and handling scratches found in raw materials.

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Flush stud, M8 x 1.25, .472" Zinc plus Clear Chromate

SKUFH-M8-12
Thread SizeM8 x 1.25
Hole size in sheet (+0.003/-.0.000).315″
Minimum sheet thickness0.94″
Maximum sheet thickness.347″
Fastener materialSteel
Minimum distance hole C/L to edge0.378″
When determining the distance between two or more fasteners, you can calculate the distance by the formula, C/L to edge + 1/2 the diameter of the second mounting hole..535″
Recommended panel materialSteel/Aluminum
Coating typeZinc
Length.472″
Aluminum material ranges (5052, 6061, 7075)0.100″-0.250″
Steel material ranges (CRS, HRPO, HR)0.104″-0.250″

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Flush Standoff, 4-40, .250" Zinc plus Clear Chromate

SKUSO-440-8
Thread Size4-40 x .250″
Hole size in sheet (+0.003/-.0.000).168″
Minimum sheet thickness0.040″
Maximum sheet thickness.125″
Fastener materialSteel
Minimum distance hole C/L to edge0.230″
When determining the distance between two or more fasteners, you can calculate the distance by the formula, C/L to edge + 1/2 the diameter of the second mounting hole..314″
Recommended panel materialSteel/Aluminum
Coating typeZinc
Length.250″
Aluminum material ranges (5052, 6061, 7075)0.040″-0.125″
Steel material ranges (CRS, HRPO, HR)0.048″-0.119″