Flat bar or plate for CNC

[dfox1787]

Yes that is correct. 6082 is the general go to material for most general machining, unless otherwise specified or other factors dictate. Its just down to you choosing which sections, bar or plate, tube etc will work for your application as Jazz has explained.

Please be very aware you are paying way way over the odds from the company you mentioned. Many other aluminium or non ferrous suppliers will also cut materials at more competitive rates if cut pieces is what you are after.

I'm sure if you are uncertain of your application the guys here will be happy to advise you.

thank you. Im making some custom water blocks for a friend of mine who is into radio.

your right about aluminiumwarehouse the price seemed reasonable at first untill i got to the checkout. If you can recommend anywhere that would be great. Even ebay offcuts seem quite expensive.

[Chaz]

Try www.clickmetal.co.uk, my general go to company.

[Doddy]

Even ebay offcuts seem quite expensive.

THIS!, I've recently realised I've been spending more by weight buying either bar or sheet material as offcuts from eBay than it would cost to buy from a decent supplier, who will supply exactly what you need.

[dfox1787]

THIS!, I've recently realised I've been spending more by weight buying either bar or sheet material as offcuts from eBay than it would cost to buy from a decent supplier, who will supply exactly what you need.

Yeah. Its just postage from these sites that have been suggested that is the issue for me. I really need to find a local supplier.