
5000 Series Aluminum Guide
What 5000 series aluminum is, key grades and tempers, real-world uses, welding fillers, and typical size availability.

What 5000 series aluminum is, key grades and tempers, real-world uses, welding fillers, and typical size availability.

Clear, practical guide to 4000 series aluminum: key alloys, properties, brazing/welding, and die-casting tips—plus when to use 413.0 or 4043/4047.

What 6000 series aluminum is, how it differs, and when to use 6061, 6063 or 6082 for structural, architectural and machine-built parts.

One page to compare 1000–8000 aluminum series with clear tables, finish tips, and process choices.

Understand ferrous vs non-ferrous metals fast: key differences, examples, processes, and when to use each—written for real-world buying decisions.

A scannable catalog of non-ferrous alloy names, what each does well, and when die casting fits.

Non-ferrous metals explained: what they are, where they’re used, key grades, and die-casting picks that work in real production.

Rust removal made clear: steel vs aluminum media picks, starter grit/PSI, safety, after-blast steps, and quick fixes.

Plain-English media guide for aluminum with when-to-use rules, grit/PSI starters, recyclability and safety pointers.