Aluminum Spinning
Wenzel Metal Spinning has more experience in spun aluminum parts than any other manufacturer in our industry. Many widely available aluminum alloys and tempers lend themselves particularly well to our custom aluminum spinning services.
Aluminum is lightweight and corrosion resistant, but much more cost-effective than stainless steel. Wenzel Metal Spinning produces spun aluminum parts in both high quantities and in “one-off” custom spinnings. Spun aluminum is also oftentimes a cost-effective alternative to aluminum metal stamping in low volume, short-run production, and, thanks to aluminum's favorable strength-to-weight ratio, it's a preferred choice for manufacturers who need durable, lightweight parts fast.
To learn more about our aluminum spinning capabilities, request a quote or contact us today.
Custom Spun Aluminum Parts
Wenzel Metal Spinning creates custom spun aluminum parts with the following aluminum alloys:
- 1100 Aluminum Spinning — commercially pure aluminum prized for excellent formability and corrosion resistance
- 3003 Aluminum Spinning — a manganese alloy offering roughly 20% more strength than 1100 with similar workability
- 5052 Aluminum Spinning — a magnesium alloy valued for fatigue strength and marine-grade corrosion resistance
Aluminum Spinning Applications by Industry
Wenzel's spun aluminum parts are trusted across a wide range of industries, including:
- Agricultural — lightweight, corrosion-resistant components for farm and harvesting equipment
- Air Movement / HVAC — spun aluminum fan housings, orifice panels, and ductwork components
- Architectural — decorative and functional aluminum spinnings for building facades and fixtures
- Bulk Solid Handling — aluminum cones and hoppers for material handling systems
- Food & Beverage — hygienic, corrosion-resistant aluminum parts for processing equipment
- Marine — 5000-series marine-grade aluminum spinnings for commercial and recreational vessels
- Oil & Gas — durable spun aluminum components built for demanding environments
No matter your industry, Wenzel's engineering team can help determine the right aluminum alloy and spinning approach for your application.
Aluminum Stamping Alternative
Economically, stamping aluminum and stamped aluminum parts require a strong commitment to high-volume production. Using Wenzel’s aluminum spinning services in place of traditional aluminum stamping actually reduces cost at lower quantities of stamped aluminum parts. If you need low-volume, stamped aluminum parts, contact Wenzel Metal Spinning to see what we can do for you!
To find out if this cost effective and corrosion resistant metal is right for your stamped aluminum parts application, please contact Wenzel Metal Spinning or request a quote with our simple and easy to use form. Just have a quick question to ask us? Fill out the form to the right and we will be happy to assist you.
Aluminum Flow Forming
- The best alloys for metal spinning are those that are “strain-hardened,” but Wenzel will also work with “heat-treatable” alloys.
- Wenzel’s broad ability to spin different types of aluminum allows our customers to take advantage of the diverse chemical components each series of aluminum has to offer.
Still have questions regarding your custom aluminum parts? Head over to our design considerations page to learn more about metal tolerances, shape, materials and more.
Why Choose Wenzel for Aluminum Spinning
Wenzel Metal Spinning operates three manufacturing facilities — in Fremont, Indiana; Scottsboro, Alabama; and Angola, Indiana — equipped with both CNC and manual spinning lathes to handle everything from one-off prototypes to full production runs. Our team's decades of hands-on experience with aluminum alloys and tempers means tighter tolerances, fewer rejects, and faster turnaround on your spun aluminum parts.
Ready to Get Your Aluminum Spinning Project Started?
Ready to get your aluminum spinning project started? Wenzel Metal Spinning combines industry-leading experience, three U.S. manufacturing locations, and fast turnaround to deliver precision spun aluminum parts at any volume. Request a free quote or contact our team today to discuss your specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Spun aluminum is aluminum sheet metal shaped into a round, symmetrical part—like a cone, dome, or cylinder—by rotating a flat disk at high speed on a lathe and forming it over a mandrel. This cold-forming process creates strong, seamless parts without the need for expensive stamping dies.
Common spinnable aluminum alloys include 1100 (soft, highly formable), 3003 (stronger, still workable), 5052 (fatigue- and corrosion-resistant, ideal for marine use), and 6061 (heat-treatable for added structural strength). The right alloy depends on the part's required strength, corrosion resistance, and application.
For low-volume or short-run production, aluminum spinning is typically more cost-effective than stamping because it doesn't require expensive hard tooling or dies. Stamping only becomes economical at high production volumes, making spinning the better choice for prototypes, custom parts, and smaller batch runs.
Aluminum spinning serves industries including agriculture, air movement/HVAC, architecture, bulk solid handling, food & beverage, marine, and oil & gas. Its lightweight, corrosion-resistant properties make spun aluminum parts a popular choice wherever durability and weight savings matter.
Aluminum is lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and more cost-effective than stainless steel, while still being highly formable under the metal spinning process. These properties make it ideal for parts that need to be strong yet lightweight, such as fan housings, tank heads, and marine components.
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