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As an experienced CNC machining provider, Metalstar understands the reasons why engineers prefer to use aluminum 6061 for both prototype and production parts across a wide range of industries. Here are some key advantages of this versatile aluminum alloy:

Excellent Machinability: Aluminum 6061 is renowned for its exceptional machinability, allowing for efficient and precise CNC machining. The alloy's homogeneous microstructure and consistent material properties enable our skilled operators to push the limits of cutting speeds and feed rates, reducing cycle times and increasing throughput.

Favorable Strength-to-Weight Ratio: With a tensile strength of around 310 MPa, 6061 aluminum offers a favorable strength-to-weight ratio compared to many other metals. This makes it an ideal choice for applications where weight savings are crucial, such as in the automotive, aerospace, and consumer electronics industries.

Corrosion Resistance: The oxide layer that naturally forms on the surface of 6061 aluminum provides excellent corrosion resistance, making it a suitable material for outdoor, marine, and other challenging environments.

Weldability and Formability: 6061 aluminum can be readily welded and formed, allowing engineers to easily integrate it into complex assemblies and intricate designs. This versatility is particularly valuable during the prototyping phase, where design iterations and modifications are common.
Cost-Effectiveness: Compared to higher-strength aluminum alloys or specialized metals, 6061 aluminum is generally more cost-effective, making it a popular choice for both prototype and production parts across a wide range of industries.

At Metalstar, we have extensive experience in working with 6061 aluminum for CNC machining projects, from rapid prototyping to full-scale production. The alloy's combination of desirable properties and cost-effectiveness make it a go-to material for engineers and designers seeking to optimize their parts and products.

Metalstar specializes in providing quick quality sheet metal stamping prototypes, CNC aluminum machining and CNC steel machining parts. With our industrial experience accumulation for more than 20 years, we have the capacity to supply 1 to 5000+ high quality sheet metal stamping parts, CNC machining parts or other customized parts for you from 5 to 30 days at competitive price.

WHO WE ARE
Metalstar Prototype was established in 2003 in Guangzhou city of China. We specializes in providing prototyping stamping, CNC machining (covers CNC aluminum, CNC steel and CNC plastic parts), hardware customization service and provide relevant surface finishing options in variety. With our industrial experience for more than 20 years, we have the capacity to supply 1 to 5000+ high quality prototype stamping parts, CNC machining parts or custom hardware for you from 5 to 30 days at competitive price.

Our factory locates in the most famous area of China for supplying high quality prototype stamping parts, CNC machining parts and custom hardware. Our 58000-square foot workshop equips the equipment and devices to turn your innovative ideas into practical solutions. For more than 20 years, Metalstar prototype team has earned a reputation for providing quick quality custom parts to industries throughout Guangdong province, the whole China, and internationally.

OUR MISSION & GOAL
Our mission is to build a factory that all Metalstar people can be proud of. To employ the best talents, acquire the most advanced technologies, and use the world’s most efficient manufacturing techniques to bring to our customers a unique and refreshing cooperation experience.

Our goal is always being a trusted partner, to establish long-term partnership with our customers. Whether you require a prototype, a small batch of custom parts or a large-scale production run, you can count on Metalstar prototype to be your reliable, responsive, and innovative partner.

OUR VALUES & CHANT
We wrote this chant to help remind all our employees that the key principles of manufacturing that he considers core to an efficient and well run factory.

1. How do we become more efficient and satisfy our customers?

2. Plan, Plan, Plan; Team, Team, Team.

3. Think lean, act large and strive to be better.

4. Practise promise, do what we said we would do.

5. Get it right, first time, every time.