Aluminium Plain Plate Sheet 1mm - 15mm Thick, Various Sizes 1060/6010/5052/7075

1060 aluminum is a commercially pure alloy (99.6% Al) known for excellent corrosion resistance, high electrical conductivity, and easy formability — ideal for bending, stamping, and general-purpose sheet work. 6061 aluminum is a heat-treatable alloy with significantly higher tensile strength (typically 270–310 MPa vs. 55–95 MPa for 1060), making it the right choice for structural brackets, load-bearing gussets, and applications where rigidity matters more than formability.

For precision shimming — such as leveling machine feet or adjusting bearing clearances — the 1mm or 2mm options in 1060 alloy are the most practical. They can be stacked to achieve intermediate thicknesses and are easy to trim with tin snips or a utility knife. For structural spacers that carry compressive load, step up to 3mm–5mm in 6061 alloy for added rigidity.

Yes. Both 1060 and 6061 aluminum are among the most machinable metals available to home workshops. 1060 cuts cleanly with a jigsaw or band saw fitted with a fine-tooth blade, and drills easily with standard HSS bits. 6061-T6 is slightly harder but still drills and taps well with proper cutting fluid. For tapping threads, use a spiral-flute tap and aluminum-compatible cutting oil to prevent galling.

Both alloys form a natural aluminum oxide layer that provides good corrosion resistance in most indoor and sheltered outdoor environments. For prolonged exposure to salt spray, standing water, or harsh chemicals, we recommend applying a clear anodize, powder coat, or aluminum-compatible primer after fabrication. 1060 has slightly better corrosion resistance than 6061 in its bare mill-finish state.

Start by measuring the largest flat dimension your part requires, then add at least 5–10mm on each edge for clamping, fixturing, or saw kerf. If your finished part is 85mm × 185mm, the 100mm × 200mm sheet gives you adequate margin. For parts that require multiple identical pieces, check whether a larger sheet (e.g., 200mm × 300mm) can yield two or more blanks to reduce waste and cost.

This variant combines the plate thickness and the number of pieces included in a single order. For example, "1mm & 3 Pcs" means you receive three plates, each 1mm thick, at the selected sheet size. Thicker plates (3mm and above) are typically sold as single pieces because the per-plate weight and cost increase significantly. Select the combination that matches your project quantity to avoid ordering multiple separate listings.

1060 aluminum is an excellent choice for heat sink backing plates and thermal spreaders due to its high thermal conductivity (approximately 220 W/m·K). 6061 has slightly lower thermal conductivity (~167 W/m·K) but is preferred when the heat sink also needs to bear mechanical load. For passive cooling of electronics, a 2mm–4mm 1060 plate bonded to a component with thermal interface material works well in low-to-medium power applications.