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Stamping in Aluminum 5052-H32
Aluminum 5052-H32 is one of the most economical choices for stamping: bends to an inside radius of about 1× thickness or less in gauges up to 0.125 in (3.2 mm). On a representative bracket at 25,000 pieces it estimates at about $0.46 per part plus $32,890 tooling, with a lead time of 6–10 weeks. Typical tolerance is ±0.002–0.005 in (±0.05–0.13 mm) on pierced features; ±0.010 in (±0.25 mm) across bends.
- Per part
- $0.46
- Tooling
- $32,890
- Lead time
- 6–10 weeks
Price it in 5052-H32
Bracket · Stamping
Order total $44,914
- Tooling
- $32,890
- one-time, spread over the order
- Piece price
- $0.46
- before setup + tooling
- Lead time
- 6–10 weeks
- to first production
Size
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Width60.060.0 mm
Leg A (vertical)50.050.0 mm
Thickness2.002.00 mm
Quantity
Price per part falls as volume rises
Exact quantity2500025000 pcs
Material
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Open in builderBudgetary estimate for a representative part. Firm quotes come from principals after drawing review.
5052-H32 vs other stamping materials
The same bracket at 25,000 pieces, priced in every material the process runs. 1008 CRS is the lowest all-in cost.
| Material | Per part | All-in | Weight | Tensile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel 1008 cold-rolled (CRS) | $0.33 | $1.66 | 108 g | 330 MPa |
| Steel A36 (structural) | $0.34 | $1.68 | 108 g | 450 MPa |
| Aluminum 5052-H32 | $0.46 | $1.80 | 37 g | 228 MPa |
| Stainless steel 430 | $0.73 | $2.06 | 107 g | 483 MPa |
| Stainless steel 304 | $1.22 | $2.55 | 110 g | 505 MPa |
| Stainless steel 302 (spring temper) | $1.77 | $3.10 | 109 g | 1720 MPa |
| Copper C110 (ETP) | $3.24 | $4.57 | 123 g | 290 MPa |
| Phosphor bronze C510 (spring temper) | $3.86 | $5.19 | 122 g | 720 MPa |
5052-H32 at a glance
- Tensile strength
- 228 MPa44th pct
- Yield strength
- 193 MPa10th pct
- Density
- 2.68 g/cm³45th pct
- Max service temp
- 150 °C55th pct
- Elongation
- 12 %22th pct
- Relative cost
- $$$$$
Bars are relative to the strongest, densest or hottest material in the SSG library. Percentile vs all 48 materials.
Strengths
- Bends to an inside radius of about 1× thickness or less in gauges up to 0.125 in (3.2 mm)
- Resists salt water and marine atmospheres better than 6061
- Welds with 5356 filler without losing temper strength the way heat-treated alloys do
- Higher fatigue strength than most aluminum sheet alloys
Watch for
- Cannot be heat-treated for more strength
- Gummy to machine; a poor choice for machined bar parts
- Anodized color can differ slightly from 6061; avoid mixing alloys in color-matched assemblies
- Mostly available as sheet and plate, not bar
Stamping design rules
At least 1× material thickness; 1.5–2× for stainless
Minimum hole diameter
Hole to edge at least 1.5× thickness; hole to hole at least 2× thickness
Hole and edge spacing
At least 2.5× thickness plus the inside bend radius
Hole-to-bend distance
At least 1× thickness for mild steel and 5052-H32 aluminum; 1.5–3× for 6061-T6 and harder tempers
Inside bend radius
At least 2.5× thickness plus the inside bend radius
Minimum flange length
Relief width at least 1× thickness; depth at least thickness plus bend radius
Bend relief
Questions
How much does stamping in 5052-H32 cost?
For a representative part (l-bracket 50 mm × 70 mm legs, 60 mm wide, 2 mm thick, r2 mm bend, 4 × ø5.5 mm holes), SSG's estimator gives about $0.46 per part at 25,000 pieces, plus about $32,890 one-time tooling. All-in with tooling and setup that is $1.80 per part. It is budgetary; principals quote firm prices from your drawing.
Is 5052-H32 a good material for stamping?
It is when you need bends to an inside radius of about 1× thickness or less in gauges up to 0.125 in (3.2 mm) and resists salt water and marine atmospheres better than 6061. Watch for cannot be heat-treated for more strength. Of 8 materials run in stamping, it ranks 3 on all-in cost for the same part.
What finishes work on 5052-H32 stamping parts?
Common options are bead blasted, vibratory deburr (tumbling), anodize type ii (sulfuric), chem film (chromate conversion), powder coat, wet paint (liquid coating). The builder adds each finish's lot charge, per-part cost and days to the estimate.
What tolerance can stamping hold in 5052-H32?
Typical capability is ±0.002–0.005 in (±0.05–0.13 mm) on pierced features; ±0.010 in (±0.25 mm) across bends. Tighter tolerances are possible on called-out features at added cost; specify them on the drawing rather than as a blanket note.
Quote stamping in 5052-H32.
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