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Laser Cut 5052 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.

Starting from $29

Lightweight

Rust Free

Good Machinability

Laser cut aluminum (5052 series) 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.

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.

The maximum part size for our laser cut aluminum is 42″x56″. The minimum and maximum part size we offer changes depending on the material and its thickness. We have put together a chart broken down into four categories (Composites, Metals, Plastics, and Wood) so you can see all this information in the same place.

Material Details

.040" | 1.0mm

Details
Advertised Thickness	.040″ \| 1.02mm
Gauge	18
Thickness Tolerance Positive	.008″
Thickness Tolerance Negative	.008″
Cutting Process	Fiber Laser
Cut Tolerance +/-	.005″
Mill Finish	Cold Rolled
Available Operations
Deburring	No
Bending	Yes
Tapping	No
Powder Coating	Yes
Hardware	No
Design Considerations
Max Part Size	42″ x 56″
Min Hole Size	.015″
Min Bridge Size	.020″
Min Bend Part Size	.375″ x 1.5″
Max Bend Part Size	30″ x 30″
Minimum Flange Length @90°	.286
Die Width	.472″
Effective Bend Radius @ 90°	.024″
Max Bend Angle	130°
Bend Deduction @ 90°	.062″
K Factor	.45
Bend Relief Depth	.084
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

.063" | 1.6mm

Details
Advertised Thickness	.063″ \| 1.6mm
Gauge	14
Thickness Tolerance Positive	.009″
Thickness Tolerance Negative	.009″
Cutting Process	Fiber Laser
Cut Tolerance	.005″
Mill Finish	Cold Rolled
Available Operations
Deburring	Yes
Bending	Yes
Tapping	Yes
Powder Coating	Yes
Hardware	No
Design Considerations
Max Part Size	42″ x 56″
Min Hole Size	.022″
Min Bridge Size	.024″
Min Bend Part Size	.375″ x 1.5″
Max Bend Part Size	30″ x 30″
Min Flange Length	.303″
Effective Bend Radius @ 90°	.024″
Max Bend Angle	130°
Bend Deduction @ 90°	.096″
K Factor	.42
Bend Relief Depth	.118
Largest Tap	10-32
Smallest Tap	M2 X 0.4
Min/Max Shortest Side Tapping	.949″ \| 36″
Min/Max Longest Side Tapping	1.5″ \| 46″
Min Deburring Part Size	1″ x 3″
Max Deburring Part Size	24″ x 46″
Min Powder Coating Part Size	1″ x 3″
Max Powder Coating Part Size	23″ x 23″
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

.080" | 2.03mm

Details
Advertised Thickness	.080″ \| 2.03mm
Gauge	12
Thickness Tolerance Positive	.011″
Thickness Tolerance Negative	.011″
Cutting Process	Fiber Laser
Cut Tolerance	.005″
Mill Finish	Cold Rolled
Available Operations
Deburring	Yes
Bending	Yes
Tapping	Yes
Powder Coating	Yes
Hardware	No
Design Considerations
Max Part Size	42″ x 56″
Min Hole Size	.028″
Min Bridge Size	.030″
Min Bend Part Size	.375″ x 1.5″
Max Bend Part Size	30″ x 30″
Min Flange Length	.313″
Die Width	.472″
Effective Bend Radius @ 90°	.050″
Max Bend Angle	130°
Bend Deduction @ 90°	.115″
K Factor	.43
Bend Relief Depth	.150
Largest Tap	1/4-28
Smallest Tap	M2 X 0.4
Min/Max Shortest Side Tapping	1″ \| 36″
Min/Max Longest Side Tapping	1.5″ \| 46″
Min Deburring Part Size	.949″ x 3″
Max Deburring Part Size	24″ x 46″
Min Powder Coating Part Size	1″ x 3″
Max Powder Coating Part Size	23″ x 23″
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

.100" | 2.54mm

Details
Advertised Thickness	.100″ \| 2.54mm
Gauge	10
Thickness Tolerance Positive	.012″
Thickness Tolerance Negative	.012″
Cutting Process	Fiber Laser
Cut Tolerance	.005″
Mill Finish	Cold Rolled
Available Operations
Deburring	Yes
Bending	Yes
Tapping	Yes
Powder Coating	Yes
Hardware	No
Design Considerations
Max Part Size	42″ x 56″
Min Hole Size	.035″
Min Bridge Size	.038″
Min Bend Part Size	.375″ x 1.5″
Max Bend Part Size	30″ x 30″
Min Flange Length	.463″
Die Width	.630″
Effective Bend Radius @ 90°	.125″
Max Bend Angle	130°
Bend Deduction @ 90°	.191″
K Factor	.40
Bend Relief Depth	.245
Largest Tap	1/4-28
Smallest Tap	M2 X 0.4
Min/Max Shortest Side Tapping	1″ \| 36″
Min/Max Longest Side Tapping	1.5″ \| 46″
Min/Max Deburring Width	1″ \| 24″
Min Deburring Part Size	.949″ x 3″
Max Deburring Part Size	24″ x 46″
Min Powder Coating Part Size	1″ x 3″
Max Powder Coating Part Size	23″ x 23″
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

.125" | 3.18mm

Details
Advertised Thickness	.125″ \| 3.18mm
Gauge	8
Thickness Tolerance Positive	.013″
Thickness Tolerance Negative	.013″
Cutting Process	Fiber Laser
Cut Tolerance	.005″
Mill Finish	Cold Rolled
Available Operations
Deburring	Yes
Bending	Yes
Tapping	Yes
Powder Coating	Yes
Hardware	No
Design Considerations
Max Part Size	42″ x 56″
Min Hole Size	.044″
Min Bridge Size	.048″
Min Bend Part Size	.375″ x 1.5″
Max Bend Part Size	30″ x 30″
Min Flange Length	.476″
Die Width	.630″
Effective Bend Radius @ 90°	.125″
Max Bend Angle	130°
Bend Deduction @ 90°	.216″
K Factor	.44
Bend Relief Depth	.270
Largest Tap	M10 X 1.5
Smallest Tap	M2 X 0.4
Min/Max Shortest Side Tapping	1″ \| 36″
Min/Max Longest Side Tapping	1.5″ \| 46″
Min Deburring Part Size	.949″ x 3″
Max Deburring Part Size	24″ x 46″
Min Powder Coating Part Size	1″ x 3″
Max Powder Coating Part Size	23″ x 23″
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

.187" | 4.75mm

Details
Advertised Thickness	.187″ \| 4.75mm
Gauge	N/A
Thickness Tolerance Positive	.018″
Thickness Tolerance Negative	.018″
Cutting Process	Fiber Laser
Cut Tolerance	.005″
Mill Finish	Cold Rolled
Available Operations
Deburring	Yes
Bending	Yes
Tapping	Yes
Powder Coating	Yes
Hardware	No
Design Considerations
Max Part Size	42″ x 56″
Min Hole Size	.065″
Min Bridge Size	.071″
Min Bend Part Size	.375″ x 1.5″
Max Bend Part Size	30″ x 30″
Min Flange Length	.798″
Die Width	.984″
Effective Bend Radius @ 90°	.250″
Max Bend Angle	90°
Bend Deduction @ 90°	.356″
K Factor	.43
Bend Relief Depth	.457
Largest Tap	1/2 -20
Smallest Tap	4-40
Min/Max Shortest Side Tapping	1″ \| 36″
Min/Max Longest Side Tapping	1.5″ \| 46″
Min Deburring Part Size	1″ x 3″
Max Deburring Part Size	24″ x 46″
Min Powder Coating Part Size	1″ x 3″
Max Powder Coating Part Size	23″ x 23″
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

.250" | 6.35mm

Details
Advertised Thickness	.250″ \| 6.35mm
Gauge	N/A
Thickness Tolerance Positive	.027″
Thickness Tolerance Negative	.027″
Cutting Process	Fiber Laser
Cut Tolerance	.005″
Mill Finish	Cold Rolled
Available Operations
Deburring	Yes
Bending	Yes
Tapping	Yes
Powder Coating	Yes
Hardware	No
Design Considerations
Max Part Size	42″ x 56″
Min Hole Size	.088″
Min Bridge Size	.095″
Min Bend Part Size	.375″ x 2.5″
Max Bend Part Size	30″ x 30″
Min Flange Length	1.391″
Die Width	1.575″
Effective Bend Radius @ 90°	.250″
Max Bend Angle	90°
Bend Deduction @ 90°	.481″
K Factor	.33
Bend Relief Depth	.520
Largest Tap	1/2-20
Smallest Tap	4-20
Min/Max Shortest Side Tapping	1″ \| 36″
Min/Max Longest Side Tapping	1.5″ \| 46″
Min Deburring Part Size	.949″ x 3″
Max Deburring Part Size	24″ x 46″
Min Powder Coating Part Size	1″ x 3″
Max Powder Coating Part Size	23″ x 23″
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

.375" | 9.53mm

Details
Advertised Thickness	.375″ \| 9.53mm
Thickness Tolerance Positive	.033″
Thickness Tolerance Negative	+.033″
Cutting Process	Fiber Laser
Cut Tolerance +/-	.005
Mill Finish	Cold Rolled
Available Operations
Deburring	Yes
Bending	No
Tapping	Yes
Powder Coating	Yes
Hardware	No
Design Considerations
Max Part Size	42″ x 56″
Min Hole Size	.131″
Recommended Bridge Size	.143″
Largest Tap	1/2-20
Smallest Tap	8-32
Min/Max Shortest Side Tapping	1″ \| 36″
Min/Max Longest Side Tapping	1.5″ \| 46″
Min Deburring Part Size	.949″ x 3″
Max Deburring Part Size	24″ x 46″
Min Powder Coating Part Size	1″ x 3″
Max Powder Coating Part Size	23″ x 23″
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

.500" | 12.7mm

Details
Advertised Thickness	.500″ \| 12.7mm
Thickness Tolerance Positive	.043″
Thickness Tolerance Negative	.043″
Cutting Process	Fiber Laser
Cut Tolerance +/-	.005
Mill Finish	Cold Rolled
Available Operations
Deburring	Yes
Bending	No
Tapping	Yes
Powder Coating	Yes
Hardware	No
Design Considerations
Max Part Size	42″ x 56″
Min Hole Size	.170″
Recommended Bridge Size	.190″
Largest Tap	1/2-20
Smallest Tap	10-32
Min/Max Shortest Side Tapping	1″ \| 36″
Min/Max Longest Side Tapping	1.5″ \| 46″
Min Deburring Part Size	.949″ x 3″
Max Deburring Part Size	24″ x 46″
Min Powder Coating Part Size	1″ x 3″
Max Powder Coating Part Size	23″ x 23″
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

Common Uses

Robotics
Hinges
Fan Blades

Signage
Fences
Marine applications

Panels
Heat exchangers
And so much more!

Our laser cut aluminum is guaranteed

We guarantee awesome quality parts. If you’re not 100% happy, we’ll give you a refund or remake on the spot – no questions, no hassle.

Minimum Hole Size

To ensure the best quality for your parts, we recommend no less than 50% material thickness for all holes. See the images below for more detail. The largest hole is 70% material thickness. Each hole decreases in size by 10%.

.500" .375" .250" .125"