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. I want to to make a z axis plate to mount my spindle. If i can find somewhere that it more competitive than id be happy to purchase in small bulk. Great if you could help wit that.

i bought some flat plate off ebay and its warped and the seller said "Hi As previously stated there is no flatness tolerance on cut plate, this is industry standard. You also say on a different message that you order flat bar so expected it to be flat, no where in the title does it mention flat bar, do i'm not sure why you felt you would be getting flat bar rather than plate."