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Anodized parts
Blog
14/07/2025

Benefits of Aluminium Anodising for Metal Parts

Discover how anodising enhances aluminium parts, offering durability, corrosion resistance, and vibrant finishes.
By Protolabs
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Aluminium material for mould tooling
Industry Insight
28/02/2024

How Have Aluminium Mould Tools Reshaped the Manufacturing Industry?

Traditional mould materials for injection moulding have evolved over the years. This blog looks at Aluminium mould tools and how they are reshaping the manufacturing industry.
By Protolabs
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direct metal laser sintered metal braket for automotive use
Material Science
09/01/2023

Aluminium Alloys: Go-to Materials for Automotive, Aerospace, and More

Aluminium is a common and popular metal that’s found everywhere and used in a stunningly wide range of parts and products: automotive parts, aerospace components, boat and marine gear, consumer electronics including smart phones, industrial machinery parts, HVAC systems, the list goes on. In this blog we look at why aluminium is so commonly used, why there are so many aluminium alloys, and take a brief glimpse at the main alloys we use at Protolabs.
By Protolabs
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CNC Milling from Aluminium 5083
CNC Machining
22/02/2022

Protolabs adds high performance Aluminium 5083 to its rapid CNC service

As the world’s leading digital manufacturer, we have added Aluminium 5083-H111 (3.3547 or AlMg4.5Mn0.7) to our range of over 40 stocked metal and plastic materials for our fast turnaround CNC service. The material is widely used in extreme environments with its high magnesium content making it highly resistant to saltwater and industrial chemicals.
By Matt Hatch
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