1.Basic price range
| Material Type | Unit Price Range | Reason for Price Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 5052-H32 | 19–25.5 yuan/kg | Highly competitive market, mature processing technology, cost reduction via large-scale production |
| 6061 Aluminum Plate | 27.5–30 yuan/kg | More complex production (e.g., T6 heat treatment), stricter alloy composition requirements |
Explanation:
Difference in price per ton: 5052-H32 aluminum plate (about 13,000-18,000 yuan/ton) is lower than 6061 aluminum plate (about 15,000-19,000 yuan/ton).
Difference in application scale: 6061 aluminum plate is often used for precision processing (such as CNC machine tool parts), and the production cost is higher, which further pushes up the unit price.
2.Key factors affecting prices
Specification parameters
Thickness/width: Both increase in price with increasing thickness and width, but the price increase of 6061 aluminum plate is more significant in ultra-thick/extra-wide specifications (higher processing difficulty).
Example: 1mm thick 5052 aluminum plate is about 60 yuan/㎡, and the unit price of 6061 aluminum plate of the same specification is 10%-15% higher.
Processing state and surface treatment
5052-H32: The price of cold-rolled hardened state (H32) is stable, and the cost increase of conventional surface treatment (such as anodizing) is small.
6061 aluminum plate: The cost of T6 heat treatment state (strength ≥310MPa) is significantly higher than that of T4 state, and the cost of precision processing (such as CNC cutting) is higher.
Market demand and supply chain
There are many manufacturers of 5052 aluminum plates (such as hundreds of manufacturers in Henan Province), and market competition has lowered prices;
6061 aluminum plates have high process barriers, limited large-scale production capacity, and supply and demand relationships have pushed up prices.
3.
Material Type and Pricing
| Material Type | Unit Price Range | Reason for Price Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 5052-H32 | 19–25.5 yuan/kg | Highly competitive market, mature processing technology, cost reduction via large-scale production |
| 6061 Aluminum Plate | 27.5–30 yuan/kg | More complex production (e.g., T6 heat treatment), stricter alloy composition requirements |
4.
| Demand Scenarios | Recommended Materials | Economic Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| Lightweight + Corrosion-Resistant | 5052-H32 | Unit price is 20%–30% lower; suitable for stamping applications (e.g., automotive fuel tanks) |
| High-Precision Machining | 6061-T6 | High hardness and excellent machining stability; higher yield reduces overall processing cost impact |
| Large-Size Thick Plate Demand | 5052-H32 | Lower premium for ultra-thick specifications compared to 6061 (e.g., 6mm plate has ~25% price advantage) |
