Out of interest, what grade aluminium are Armorteks models made from? Additionally which grade is considered best for machining quality/strength etc? And anyone have a supplier they recommend?
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2025 ARMORTEK KIT SURVEY
Over the last few years we have brought out a whole series of kits as a direct result of your feedback - kits like the Pershing, JagdPanther, Hetzer, Leopard 2A4, and more recently the Sd Kfz 7, 88mm Flak 36 and the upcoming Challenger 2.
So, in keeping with what has become and annual tradition, here is your opportunity to once again influence our future production plans.
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Aluminium Grades
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Re: Aluminium Grades
Hi Simon
We use a mix of Alunimium grades as follows
Rounds for turning are generally 2011 which is a free machining grade, but cannot be welded.
Sawn billets, for large parts, and laser cut plates are 5083. A good general machining grade.
If all else fails and we have no other option we use 6082. It is supposed to be a good all round grade, but it can be
pain to machine and can have a lot of internal stress. Unfortunately almost all tube is only available in this grade,
which why gun barrels appear not to be as well finished as some other parts.
Best Uk suppliers are Aalco, Rightons and Smiths metal centres.
Mark
We use a mix of Alunimium grades as follows
Rounds for turning are generally 2011 which is a free machining grade, but cannot be welded.
Sawn billets, for large parts, and laser cut plates are 5083. A good general machining grade.
If all else fails and we have no other option we use 6082. It is supposed to be a good all round grade, but it can be
pain to machine and can have a lot of internal stress. Unfortunately almost all tube is only available in this grade,
which why gun barrels appear not to be as well finished as some other parts.
Best Uk suppliers are Aalco, Rightons and Smiths metal centres.
Mark
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