Tag: 2011 aluminum

2011 Aluminum Machining: The Free-Machining Aerospace Aluminum

2011 aluminum is the free-machining member of the aluminum family, often called the aluminum equivalent of a screw-machine steel. Its small lead and bismuth additions let it cut at high speed with excellent chip control, which is why 2011 aluminum machining is favored for high-volume turned hardware and fittings. This guide covers how to machine […]