ALUMINIUM MACHINING
precision in the service of aluminium MACHINING
Steel Lavorazioni Meccaniche is a specialized precision engineering company, offering a wide range of mechanical machining solutions across multiple industries. Among the materials we expertly process, aluminium plays a key role due to its versatility and wide range of applications.
ALUMINIUM MACHINING: MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Aluminium machining is an industrial process that transforms aluminium into sheets, foils, or strips of semi-finished material suitable for final use. The process can start with either primary or recycled aluminium, adapting to the specific needs of each customer.
Aluminium has several distinguishing characteristics. Thanks to its ductility, it can be easily shaped into various forms, making it highly versatile. Additionally, it is a corrosion– and wear-resistant material, ensuring durability and reliability. Finally, aluminium can be recycled multiple times without losing its properties, making it a highly sustainable material.
These qualities make aluminium widely applicable across various industries. For example, in the aerospace sector, where a significant portion of aircraft is constructed using aluminium and its alloys. Similarly, in the architectural sector, where façades, roofing, frames, and window fixtures leverage its strength and longevity.
Our specialized technicians undergo continuous training, closely monitoring every phase of the machining cycle and providing expert consultations for customized construction solutions.
HOW ALUMINIUM MACHINING WORKS
Steel Lavorazioni Meccaniche boasts a state-of-the-art machine park, consisting of 26 advanced and highly automated units. It includes machining centers and CNC machine tools capable of performing various precision machining processes, including:
Aluminium machining encompasses nearly all the processes listed above. Here are some examples of aluminium machining.
With its extensive experience, Steel Lavorazioni Meccaniche understands the specific requirements of each machining process and selects the most suitable techniques to achieve the desired results.
MILLING
Aluminium milling consists of two phases: roughing and finishing. During the roughing phase, excess material is removed, making the process fast and cost-effective. The finishing phase, on the other hand, is more precise, ensuring that the final product meets the customer’s exact specifications.
TURNING
Aluminium is highly suitable for turning due to its flexibility and resistance. A CNC lathe removes excess material from the raw aluminium workpiece, shaping it into cylindrical components such as shafts and motor parts. However, alloy type significantly influences machining performance.
DEEP HOLE DRILLING
In deep hole drilling, aluminium’s molecular structure can affect tool alignment, causing deflection. To prevent this, Steel Lavorazioni Meccaniche optimizes tool geometry to produce easily evacuable chips. Additionally, high cutting speeds are possible since aluminium prevents excessive tool heating.
PRECISION GRINDING
Precision grinding ensures smooth finishes and tight tolerances on aluminium components. Using advanced grinding machines, Steel Lavorazioni Meccaniche eliminates any surface imperfections, achieving optimal flatness and accuracy.
Electrical Discharge Machining
EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) enables high-precision shaping of complex aluminium components. This non-conventional machining method allows for processing conductive materials regardless of their mechanical properties. Steel Lavorazioni Meccaniche employs both wire and die-sinking EDM, ensuring high flexibility in machining intricate geometric contours.
INNOVATIVE ALUMINIUM MACHINING SOLUTIONS AT STEEL LAVORAZIONI MECCANICHE
With over 30 years of experience, Steel Lavorazioni Meccaniche delivers cutting-edge expertise and advanced technology in aluminium machining
The company utilizes state-of-the-art machinery to ensure maximum precision and quality in aluminium machining.
Steel Lavorazioni Meccaniche offers a comprehensive service, covering everything from material selection to technical support for choosing the best manufacturing solutions. Additionally, thanks to its extensive experience with various material types, the company identifies the most suitable one for the required machining process.
Steel Lavorazioni Meccaniche has established itself as a leading company in the sector due to its outstanding qualities, including reliable and competitive lead times, superior quality and precision, and a fully monitored and controlled process management system.