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// 5xxx Series · Wrought · H32 Temper

Aluminum
5052-H32

Easier to weld than 6061, with far superior workability and bend performance.

5052-H32 is the workhorse sheet aluminum at Xeon NC. Its 2.5% magnesium content (no copper, no zinc) delivers outstanding marine-grade corrosion resistance, the widest safe bending range of any structural aluminum, and a beautifully consistent anodize finish — making it our go-to choice for AV panels, enclosures, and any part that needs to bend without cracking.

33 ksi
Tensile (UTS)
28 ksi
Yield (0.2%)
2.68
g/cm³ Density
8
Stocked Gauges
Aluminum 5052-H32 sheet metal parts
// 5052-H32 · Mill Finish
// Common Uses

Where 5052-H32 shines.

Marine-grade corrosion resistance, excellent formability, and a clean anodize finish make 5052 the right pick for any sheet metal part that needs to bend, weather, or look good doing it.

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Marine & Outdoor

Saltwater-grade corrosion resistance. Boat hulls, marine fittings, outdoor enclosures, and architectural cladding without the cost of stainless.

Welded Assemblies

Welds cleaner than 6061 — no re-temper required. Ideal for fabricated frames, brackets, and weldments where strength comes from geometry, not heat treatment.

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AV & Audio Panels

Anodizes with a beautifully consistent matte finish. Our most-shipped alloy for rack panels, surface plates, broadcast chassis, and engraved face plates.

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Tight-Bend Parts

Widest safe bending range of any structural aluminum. Bends to 1× material thickness without cracking — covers, brackets, multi-bend enclosures.

// Available Thicknesses

Stocked & ready to cut.

Every 5052-H32 thickness we run — all priced instantly online. Click any gauge for a DFM Preflight with our real TRUMPF bend tooling data. Tolerances per ASTM B209. Converting from a gauge number? Use the sheet metal gauge chart — aluminum gauge is not the same standard as steel.

Cross-Section Thickness Gauge Tolerance (ASTM B209) Sheet Size Finish Stock DFM Preflight
// Supported Services

Every operation. In-house.

5052-H32 supports our full process stack — cut, bend, finish, and ship from a single facility. Click any service to learn more.

✓ Fiber Laser Cutting → ✓ CNC Press Brake → ✓ Deburring (Weber 1350) → ✓ Countersinking → ✓ Hardware Insertion → ✓ Powder Coating → ✓ Type II Anodizing → ✓ CNC Machining →
// Properties & Design Rules

Specs that drive the part.

Mechanical and physical properties for the H32 temper, plus the design rules our laser and press brake hold for parts in this alloy.

Material Properties

Property Value
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)33 ksi (228 MPa)
Tensile Strength (Yield 0.2%)28 ksi (193 MPa)
Elongation at Break12 %
Brinell Hardness60 HB
Modulus of Elasticity10.2 Msi (70.3 GPa)
Density2.68 g/cm³
Melting Range607 – 649°C
SpecificationASTM B209

Design Rules & Limits

Specification Value
Maximum Part SizeUp to 119″ × 59″ (gauge dependent)
Minimum Part Size0.250″ × 0.250″
Min. Hole Diameter1× material thickness
Min. Slot / Channel Width1× material thickness
Min. Wall / Web Thickness0.150″ (or 2× thk)
Inside Bend Radius (die-set)—
Min. Flange Length (die-set)—
Laser Kerf Width0.006″ – 0.010″

Physical and mechanical properties are typical reference values per ASTM B209. They are intended as a basis for comparison and design guidance — not as guaranteed minimums for certification work. Material certs available on request.

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// 5052-H32 Feature Chart

How 5052 stacks up.

The eight attributes that decide most material calls, scored against the other alloys we stock. Blue marks are points; grey is the low end.