Aluminum Prototype Housing
This aluminum prototype housing is a high-precision structural prototype for equipment research verification, fixture trial assembly and pre-production sample inspection. It is fully processed from solid aviation aluminum billet via precision CNC milling, integrating deep cavities, stepped boss, mounting through holes and long sliding slots in a single block. The machined surface delivers excellent flatness and dimensional consistency, fully meeting the strict precision requirements of mechanical fitting test, structural strength verification and appearance evaluation during new product development.
- Machining Process: Precision CNC Milling, drilling, tapping, internal deburring, surface polishing optional
- Material: Aviation Aluminum Alloy (6061-T6 / 7075-T6 customizable)
- Accuracy: Standard ±0.01 mm, ultra-precision customization up to ±0.005 mm
- Surface Finish: mirror polishing
- Features: High dimensional precision, stable structural rigidity, perfect assembly matching, short production lead time
With solid experience in mold precision CNC machining, we adopt 3-axis and 5-axis CNC milling equipment to produce metal prototypes of all complexity levels. The solid block cutting process ensures stable flatness and position accuracy for inner cavities and multi-position holes, without shrinkage or deformation issues common in additive manufacturing. We provide drawing review, full CNC machining, precision deburring and complete dimensional inspection services, supporting single prototype samples and small-batch trial orders for automation, mechanical and electronic equipment clients.
Core Advantages
- High Precision Dimensional Stability: Machined from solid aluminum stock, the part avoids layer lines and dimensional deviation of 3D printing products, with micron-level tolerance to guarantee seamless assembly test.
- Excellent Structural Rigidity for Functional Testing: Aluminum alloy raw material owns outstanding tensile strength and hardness, supporting real load-bearing and long-cycle functional verification instead of only appearance display.
- Integrated Multi-Functional Structure Forming: Deep recessed cavities, stepped bosses, long slots and distributed mounting holes are all milled from one blank, no secondary bonding or assembly required.
- Diversified Surface Finishing Options: Retain natural metallic silver finish for mechanical testing, or adopt polishing treatment for high-end appearance prototypes.
- Flexible Order Support: Available for single-piece research prototypes, small batch pre-production samples and customized fixture trial parts.
Common Applications
Specification Table
| Parameter | Details |
| Raw Material | 6061-T6 Aviation Aluminum Alloy; high-strength 7075-T6 aluminum available on request |
| Machining Process | Precision CNC milling, drilling, tapping, internal & external micro deburring, optional surface polishing |
| Dimensional Tolerance | Standard ±0.01 mm, ultra-precision customization ±0.005 mm for key fitting positions |
| Surface Finish | Natural as-machined silver finish, mirror polishing (Optional) |
| Minimum Wall Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Maximum Machining Size | Customized per customer drawings, maximum processing dimension 600mm |
| Continuous Working Temperature | -20℃ ~ +120℃ |
| Quality Control | CMM full dimensional inspection, flatness test, thread gauge calibration, assembly fitting test |
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