Get precision ground aluminum rods delivered directly to your shop floor by Boston Centerless. These bars arrive shaped to spec and ready to machine, so you can spend less time on material prep and more time creating parts.
Boston Centerless carries a wide range of aluminum alloys for various industrial applications and manufacturing conditions. We exclusively source our material from a trusted network of US-based suppliers in order to guarantee material quality our customers can always count on and the greatest possible price stability.
Aluminum is remarkable for the metal’s low density and its corrosion resistance. Aluminum alloys are used in applications where the combination of light weight and good strength are required. Typical applications are for aerospace and structural components.
For general purpose precision machining, we offer aluminum rods of the following alloys:
Aluminum is often preferred for its light weight in aerospace applications where weight reduction is imperative for success. There are some aluminum alloys and certain tempers which have been graded for various aerospace uses, including the following which are available through Boston Centerless:
In addition to aerospace applications, 6061 grade is also well suited to be used for structural components. Compared to other aluminum materials, 6061 alloys exhibit a relatively high weight to strength ratio; yet compared to other metals, they still hold the advantage of light weight and corrosion resistance.
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– The automotive industry continues to be one of the largest consumers of aluminum materials worldwide.
– Aluminum materials offer a lightweight, cost-effective option to contract manufacturers who serve OEMs of all kinds.
– The defense industry can also benefit from the high strength to weight ratio that aluminum has to offer.
Our AccuRod® bar stock materials are machined using only centerless grinding for the best possible tolerance, roundness, and straightness for your precision machining applications. Discover the advantage of centerless grinding for applications across all industries from medical to automotive and beyond.
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Aluminum bar stock is widely used in precision machining for industries such as aerospace, automotive, defense, and contract manufacturing. Aluminum rods provide an excellent combination of lightweight properties, corrosion resistance, and strength, making them ideal for components such as shafts, fittings, brackets, housings, and structural parts.
Aluminum rods are valued for their high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and excellent machinability. These properties allow manufacturers to produce precise parts more efficiently while reducing overall component weight—an important factor in aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications.
