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.
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.
Details | |
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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 |
Details | |
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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 |
Details | |
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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 |
Details | |
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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 |
Details | |
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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 |
Details | |
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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 |
Details | |
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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 |
Details | |
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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 |
Details | |
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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 |
We source this high-demand metal through trustworthy suppliers with verifiable industry credentials so you don’t have to worry about it. You’ll know that our 5052 aluminum sheets are ready to be transformed into your greatest ideas.
Material certifications (PDF) are available below.
5052 Aluminum .040″
5052 Aluminun .063″
5052 Aluminum .080″
5052 Aluminum .100″
5052 Aluminum .125″
5052 Aluminum .190″
5052 Aluminum .250″
5052 Aluminum .375″
5052 Aluminum .500″
We source this high-demand metal through trustworthy suppliers with verifiable industry credentials so you don’t have to worry about it. You’ll know that our 5052 aluminum sheets are ready to be transformed into your greatest ideas.
Material certifications (PDF) are available below.
5052 Aluminum .040″
5052 Aluminun .063″
5052 Aluminum .080″
5052 Aluminum .100″
5052 Aluminum .125″
5052 Aluminum .190″
5052 Aluminum .250″
5052 Aluminum .375″
5052 Aluminum .500″
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.
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%.
Hole diameters are based on material thickness.
50% diameter = 50% material thickness
Hole diameters are based on material thickness.
50% diameter = 50% material thickness
Hole diameters are based on material thickness.
50% diameter = 50% material thickness
Hole diameters are based on material thickness.
50% diameter = 50% material thickness
Hole diameters are based on material thickness.
50% diameter = 50% material thickness
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