Skip to content 
What Are the Two Classes of Aluminum That Truly Matter?
You’re facing a long list of aluminum grades, and the numbers all blur together. Choosing the wrong one means your project could fail, wasting time and money. Focus on the two main classes: Heat-Treatable alloys like 60611 and 70752 are forged for maximum strength. Non-Heat-Treatable alloys like 50833 are chosen for their superior toughness and […]
How Much of Your Aluminum Alloy’s Price is Just Waste?
You focus on the price per kilogram, trying to get the best deal. But then you watch as up to half of that expensive material is machined away into scrap. The true cost of an aluminum alloy isn’t its price per kilogram; it’s the price of the final component. By using a near-net forged shape, […]
Why is an Aluminum Grade More Than Just a Number?
Choosing an aluminum grade feels like a high-stakes guessing game. Pick the wrong one, and you risk project failure, wasted budget, and a damaged reputation. An aluminum grade is a starting point. It defines the material’s chemical potential, but the forging process unlocks its true performance. At SWA Forging, we use our expertise to turn […]
