The aluminum plate used for tooling is usually made of aluminum thick plate, and some of them may use the cast ultra-thick plate. Aluminum mold plate has fine and uniform grain structure. It is famous for its excellent thickness tolerance, and has the first-class stability among all aluminum plate products. This type of aluminum is very suitable for precision applications. Its welding, anodizing and corrosion resistance are very good.Welcome contact
Classification of aluminum tooling & jig plate
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Cast aluminum tooling plateIt is a continuous casting plate, processed on both sides to about 25 micro inches, and then relieved of thermal stress. Cast tooling plate has the best thickness tolerance, maximum stability. Chalco cast aluminum alloy tool plates are very suitable for precision applications. Usually used in the thickness range of 6mm to 50mm, can also provide thicknesses up to 150mm.Quick Quote
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Rolled aluminum tooling plate
Usually made of 5000 series alloys. Annealing improves the ductility of the alloy and reduces its hardness. Then, the metal is precision machined to form dimensions with minimum tolerances. Chalco rolled aluminum plates have higher ductility, good machinability, better weldability and anodizing performance. Rolling is often used for strength applications, such as engineering, construction, manufacturing, and food industries.Quick Quote
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Mold aluminum tooling plate
Molded aluminum alloy tool plates are usually rolled tool plates, manufactured according to the specifications of the rolling plant. It is not as stable as casting tool plates, but has a longer service life in highly processed components. Its non porous properties make it an ideal choice for injection molds. It is most commonly used in the thickness range of 100mm to 250mm, and can also be rolled to a thickness of 400mm.Quick Quote
Comparative analysis of leading aluminum tool and jig plate products
| Brand | MIC 6® cast tool and jig plate | Alca-5™ | ATP-5 |
| Company | Arconic (Alcao) | PCP | Vista Metals |
| Advantage | As the first cast tool and jig plate on the market, Mic-6® quickly dominated. For each MIC 6 CT&J plate sold, Arconic aims to exceed the published flatness tolerance. | CT&J plates use certified 5083 alloy, ensuring excellent anodizing. Alca 5™ is 5% less dense than MIC 6, offering a weight advantage. It can be up to 98 inches wide and 289 inches long, larger than Mic-6®'s 60.5-inch width. | ATP-5 tool and jig plate boasts high-strength aluminum alloy construction, precise machining, low residual stress, and versatility in sizes and thicknesses, ideal for various manufacturing needs. |
| Disadvantage | MIC 6® is its inability to provide consistent anodizing reactions, along with its high cost, which increases project expenses. | The high-cost increases project expenses. | The high-cost increases project expenses. |
Why we recommond Chalco aluminum tool & jig plates
Every aluminum plate mill has their own cast plate product and each one of them claims to have the best jig plate available. Why do we recommend Chalco mold plate in such a fiercely competitive market?
Chalco has advanced technology for producing aluminum alloy plates for tooling and molds, with casting, hot rolling, cold rolling, continuous rolling production lines, and various auxiliary equipment. It can independently complete the production and supply of aluminum alloy plates for tooling and molds in terms of rolling speed and width.
In terms of quality and performance, the aluminum alloy tooling plates provided by Chalco can compete with internationally best-selling products such as Mic-6, ACP5080, ACP5080R, Alca5TM, ATP5TM, C520, all of which meet international product quality standards. And guaranteed favorable prices. Quick Quote
- Chalco cast aluminum tooling plates are made of fine-grained aluminum alloy with no internal stress, making it a material with internal stability. Even after extensive processing, it can provide good dimensional stability.
- The weight of Chalco CT and J plates is approximately one-third that of steel plates, minimizing the need for heavy equipment for setup and installation. The load applied to screws and rails is also minimized.
- The thickness tolerance of Chalco cast aluminum tooling plates is +/- .005, with excellent flatness on both sides. Both sides are protected by PVC plastic to ensure surface protection during transportation to distributors.
| Chalco aluminum tooling plate specifications | |
| Alloy series | 2000 series, 4000 series, 5000 series, 6000 series, 7000 series |
| Typical alloy | 2024, 5052, 5083, 5086, 6061, 7075 |
| Temper | H111, H112, H116, T4, T6, T651 |
| Thickness | 6~150mm |
| Width | 1000~2500 |
| Length | 2000~6000 |
| Surface finish tolerance | (2 sides) <25 microinches |
| Flatness tolerance (inches) | 1/4-5/8: .015 |
| exceed 5/8: .005 | |
| Thickness tolerance (inches) | .250-4.000:±.015 |
| Specification | ASTM B209 |
Mechanical properties of Chalco casted aluminum tooling and jig plate
| Imperial | Metric | |
| Density | 0.101 lb/in3 | 2.796 g/cc |
| Ultimate tensile strength | 23, 900 psi | 165 MPa |
| Yield tensile strength | 15, 200 psi | 105 MPa |
| Modules of elasticity | 10, 300 psi | 71.0 GPa |
| Elongation at break | - | 3% |
| Hardness brinell | - | 65 |
The chemical composition and mechanical properties provided are general approximate values. Please contact our customer service department to obtain the material test report.
Hot selling & stock size of Chalco cast aluminum jig tooling plate
| Product Description | Size |
| 1/4" Aluminum Cast Tool & Jig Plate | 1/4" |
| 5/16" Aluminum Cast Tool & Jig Plate | 5/16 |
| 3/8" Aluminum Cast Tool & Jig Plate | 3/8" |
| 1/2" Aluminum Cast Tool & Jig Plate | 1/2" |
| 5/8" Aluminum Cast Tool & Jig Plate | 5/8" |
| 3/4" Aluminum Cast Tool & Jig Plate | 3/4" |
| 1" Aluminum Cast Tool & Jig Plate | 1" |
| 1-1/4" Aluminum Cast Tool & Jig Plate | 1-1/4" |
| 1-1/2" Aluminum Cast Tool & Jig Plate | 1-1/2" |
| 1-3/4" Aluminum Cast Tool & Jig Plate | 1-3/4" |
| 2" Aluminum Cast Tool & Jig Plate | 2" |
| 2-1/2" Aluminum Cast Tool & Jig Plate | 2-1/2" |
Main properties of Chalco cast aluminum tooling plate
- Good tensile strength;
- Good ductility, polishing, corrosion resistance, weldability and machinability;
- Good anodizing and hard anodizing performance;
- The stress-free condition similar to the "O" tempered forged plate;
- Ra 0.4 - 0.8 Å ³ M Main surface finish, usually protected by thin polymer coating film;
- The flatness is very good, usually 0.15 - 0.5 mm, depending on the area of the plate;
- Excellent dimensional stability even when machining in large quantities;
- Excellent basic materials;
- Excellent mechanical and dimensional stability during repeated heating and cooling in its application;
- Annealing is not required after machining.
Service areas of Chalco casted aluminum tooling and jig plate
Industry examples: aerospace tooling | NC parts | general engineering | precision engineering | mold and measuring tool manufacturing | tool technology | food industry | medical industry, etc.
- Typical components and applications: clamps and fixtures for all industries.
- Prototype blow forming die for plastic industry, injection molding die, hot forming die and rotary forming die.
- Mold support plate and base plate.
- Pressing plate and base plate of stamping industry.
- Electronic base, mounting plate, vacuum plate, inspection device.
- Container (box) and frame of food machinery.
- Base plate of packaging machinery and high-voltage insulating parts (backplate).
- Frozen engineering parts and mechanical parts mold working under high temperature (synthetic plastic rubber mold).
- High-precision mechanical part mold (mechanical part mold with highly stable size is required).
- Welded structural formwork.
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Chalco can provide you the most comprehensive inventory of aluminum products and can also supply you customized products. Precise quotation will be provided within 24 hours.
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