Aluminium sheet supplier

[mike os]

One for the hive

I am looking for some anodised aluminium sheet with a suitable film for laser cutting

3mm thick

The stuff I buy precut has a nice smooth hard satin finish.

We then have it laser cut as required. This is a pain as setting multiple small pieces is time consuming.

So I would like to be in a position to just spec a sheet and cut the whole part in one go.

Searching for aluminium sheet is not helpful… all seems to be mill/soft finish

Any suggestions as to who to talk to, what to look for or where I might send a sample to get something similar?

The material clearly exists as the parts I buy are still filmed so it’s not processed

 

[Agroshield]

I am not sure if you want a specific recommendation or just someone who offers the product. Google 'anodised aluminium sheet' and these three look plausible:

Etched & Anodised Aluminium Sheet 5005 AQ H14

Etched & Anodised Aluminium Sheet 5005 AQ H14

www.impactmetal.co.uk

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arctic metal

arcticmetals.co.uk

The 5005 looks like a good term to include in a search. The AA5 and AA15 look to be anodising thicknesses.

 

[julianf]

I buy from impact metals often.

If you're lasering it, take off the film before cutting it. I know it should be fine but the reality is you get a way cleaner cut if you take off the film first.

 

[julianf]

Trotec will sell stock with a slightly different grain. Gravoxal is another term to Google.

If you want small amounts of different colours pantograph services are a nice company to deal with.

 

[mike os]

cheers guys i will try those for samples

 

[mike os]

5005 it is, thanks chaps