Do you know the key applications of super flat plates in precision manufacturing?​

In various links of precision manufacturing, there is an aluminum material that has become an "unsung hero" in multiple fields due to its unique properties — it is the 6061-T651 aluminum super flat plate. From automated production lines to high-end equipment manufacturing, its application scenarios are far more extensive than imagined.​

As the "base panel" of precision equipment, its super flat characteristic is the core advantage. After special processing, the flatness error can be controlled within 0.1mm/m, which means that in the installation of automated equipment, it can be directly used as a reference surface to fix precision parts, eliminating the need for repeated leveling procedures. For example, the workbenches of electronic component testing equipment rely on this flatness to ensure the positioning accuracy of detection probes.​

In the field of mold manufacturing, the mechanical properties of 6061-T651 aluminum super flat plate are just right. With a tensile strength of 290MPa and a yield strength of 240MPa, it can not only withstand the pressure during mold clamping but also avoid brittle fracture due to excessive rigidity. Many templates of small precision injection molds adopt it, taking into account processing convenience and structural stability.​

Equipment components in humid environments can better reflect its value. Operating tables of medical devices and frames of food processing equipment often need to contact water or cleaning agents, and the corrosion resistance of the 6061 series makes these components free from frequent maintenance. Even in a humid state for a long time, the surface is not prone to rust spots, ensuring the hygiene standards and service life of the equipment.​

It can also meet the processing needs of complex shapes. Auxiliary structural parts in the aerospace field often require special-shaped processing. 6061-T651 aluminum super flat plate can maintain a smooth cut surface during milling and drilling, reducing subsequent polishing procedures. Its presence can be seen from small brackets of satellites to bearing panels of drones.​

It turns out that in these seemingly inconspicuous corners, 6061-T651 aluminum super flat plate is supporting the high-quality operation of precision manufacturing with its characteristics of "precision, stability and durability".​