That said, 1100, 3003, and 6061 are all good for machining, and 2024, 5052, 6063, 7075 are fair options in this department. Heat Treating When it comes to heat-treated materials or those you plan to heat treat on your own, aluminum 1100, 3003, and 5052, are not the right choices. None of these respond well to heat treatment.
Get Price