W.H. Bagshaw Company offers custom-made precision aluminum components for any application.
Discover the Benefits of Aluminum
Did You Know That Aluminum Is
A light weight structural material that gives multiple options depending on application requirements. It boasts certain properties that make it a popular CNC machining material, including:
- High mechanical strength
- Light weight
- Well suited to automatic lathes
- Easily removed fine chips while machining at high speeds
- 100% recyclable
- Excellent conductor of heat and electricity
Aluminum can also be anodized, delivering additional benefits. These qualities, as well as the relative affordability of aluminum, make CNC aluminum alloy parts excellent candidates for high-volume orders.

Popular Aluminum Alloys
Being an extremely versatile metal, there are a variety of grades to choose from. Pure aluminum is soft and has limited strength. Small amounts of elements such as copper, magnesium, and zinc are often added to increase strength. The most requested four at Bagshaw Co. are:
- 2011 T-3
- 2024 T-4
- 6061 T-6
- 7075 T-6

Common CNC Aluminum Parts & Applications
Due to its exceptional machinability, aluminum can be used to create a wide variety of custom parts, including:
- Threaded housings
- Shafts
- Connector tube
- Valve insert
- And more
Precision aluminum components are commonly used for applications in the electronics, aerospace, and medical industries; however, aluminum is suitable for use in almost any industry.

CNC Aluminum Parts at a Glance
- CNC Aluminum Parts at a Glance PropertiesAlloysCommon PartsCommon ApplicationsExcellent machinability2011 T-3Valve insertsGeneral screw machine partsStrength-to-weight ratio2024 T-4BearingsFasteners and fittings for the automotive industryAffordability6061 T-6Threaded housingsGeneral fabricationExcellent heat and electrical conductivity7075 T-6ShaftsAerospace structural pieces
Why Choose W.H. Bagshaw Company?
With over 150 years of experience manufacturing parts, W.H. Bagshaw Company offers a truly unparalleled level of expertise in custom aluminum machining. We work with your choice of aluminum and offer numerous plating options such as electroless plating, zinc or chrome. All of our precision CNC machining operations adhere to strict quality standards, and our company is ISO 9001:2015-certified.

