Aluminium machining
CNC machining - laser cutting - building kits
Machining options
Euralco not only supplies high-quality aluminium sheet material, but also offers extensive machining options to prepare the material immediately for use in our customers' production processes. Thanks to modern techniques, we can process plates extremely accurately and efficiently; fully tailored to the requested specifications.
In addition to supplying individual sheets, Euralco also offers complete custom laser-cut, plasma-cut, water-cut, and milled parts and building kits in any desired thickness and dimension.
Euralco also offers various surface treatments to optimally tailor the material to the customer's application. Depending on the requirements, aluminium can be treated to improve corrosion resistance, wear resistance, appearance, or workability.
Commonly used treatments are:
- Anodising – for a hard, wear-resistant, and corrosion-resistant oxide layer that can also be finished in various colors to be aesthetically pleasing.
- Powder coating – a durable and protective finish that is both functional and decorative.
- Mechanical operations such as brushing, polishing or grinding to achieve a high-quality surface finish.
- Chemical pre-treatments (e.g. etching or chromating) in preparation for bonding, coating or lacquering.
Through our close collaboration with specialised partners, we can supply profiles, sheets, and extrusions with a wide range of finishes. This ensures that the material meets technical requirements while also perfectly matching our customers' applications aesthetically and functionally.
Shipbuilding products
For shipbuilding, Euralco maintains a substantial stock of 5083 H111 sheets measuring 2000 x 6000 mm, available in various thicknesses (primarily 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm, and 8 mm) with both EN10204 - 3.1 and LRS 3.2 factory certificates. If desired, longer lengths (up to 12m) are supplied with the same ease upon request. Euralco also holds a standard stock of 5/6.5 x 2000 x 6000 mm checker plates. In addition to supplying individual sheets, Euralco also offers complete custom laser-cut, plasma-cut, water-cut, and milled cutting pckages in any desired thickness and dimension, enabling customers to get started immediately with their hull construction projects.
Aluminium Building Kits for Aluminium Boats
Euralco Europe supplies aluminium building kits for shipbuilding, based on the designs and technical drawings of our customers. Based on the production drawings, we put together complete packages with precisely cut aluminium parts that can be used directly in the construction process of aluminium boats.
For our cutting packages we primarily utilise EN AW-5083 H111, an aluminium alloy used worldwide in shipbuilding and the maritime industry. This alloy combines high strength with excellent corrosion resistance in (sea)water and very good weldability. As a result, 5083 H111 is particularly suitable for the construction of aluminium hulls, deck parts, and other structural components of boats.
Thanks to these material properties, aluminium building kits made from 5083 H111 are ideal for the construction of aluminium boats, aluminium tenders, workboats, and other lightweight aluminium vessels. Furthermore, aluminium boats offer significant advantages such as low weight, a long service life, and minimal maintenance requirements.
The process starts with the customer's drawings or 3D-models. Based on this, the parts are nested and cut to optimise material usage and production efficiency. Subsequently, the parts are arranged and delivered as a complete package.
Efficient nesting for optimal material yield
At Euralco, efficient material utilisation is paramount. Through advanced nesting software, we ensure that every component is cut from the aluminium sheet material as intelligently as possible. This results in minimal cutting waste and, consequently, maximum yield.
As shown in the image below, the nested 5083 H111 sheet parts for shipbuilding demonstrate how carefully Euralco optimises material extraction. Each component is positioned to fully utilise the available surface area, without compromising tolerances or cutting quality.
Our nesting processes offer our customers:
- Better efficiency – more parts per sheet, less scrap material.
- Lower costs – less waste and shorter cutting times.
- Full traceability – every part is marked and identified.
- Transparency – if desired, you will receive a full nesting report.
Euralco is happy to collaborate on the design and production process to determine, together with our customers, how the material can best be utilised. In this way, we not only realize cost savings but also contribute to a more efficient and sustainable aluminium supply chain.
From Conceptual Design to Realisation
At Euralco, we support our customers right from the initial conceptual design phase. Aluminium is ideally suited for innovative product development thanks to its versatility, low weight, and high strength. For applications where, for example, deep drawing plays a crucial role, we supply specific alloys with excellent formability and reliability.
In particular, EN AW-1050 H0 – DDQ (Deep Drawing Quality) and EN AW-3105 are known for their outstanding deep drawing performance. These alloys make it possible to realize complex shapes and thin-walled structures without the risk of cracking or material deformation. As a result, they are ideally suited for the production of food packaging, pharmaceutical trays, and thin-walled technical components, among other things.
Customisation Design
Every application has its own requirements. No project is the same.
Our strength lies in collaborating, designing, and supplying aluminium semi-finished products that precisely meet our customers' technical and functional requirements. We supply aluminium semi-finished products that are tailored as closely as possible to our customers' design wishes. Thanks to our expertise in alloy selection, extrusion, and machining, we translate ideas into materials that perfectly match the final product.
At Euralco, we bring ideas to life in aluminium. Thanks to our combination of material knowledge, design power, and production experience, we realize diverse projects for clients in various sectors. From structural profiles for scaffolding and precision parts for the maritime industry, to design products such as aluminium furniture and interior elements. Every project is executed with the same care, precision, and technical expertise.
Contact us to learn more about our machining/processing capabilities!
Euralco Europe B.V. is a member of the Dutch Aluminium Association (DAA), a trade group of and for members, and of the Koninklijke Metaalunie , the trade association for the Dutch SME manufacturing industry.
From inspiration to 'HONOURABLE MENTION'
Euralco is more than a supplier of aluminium extrusions and sheet material. With the extensive knowledge that Euralco has gained since its inception, Euralco is the ideal partner for advice and product development. In this way, Euralco has specifically met the need of aviation to apply weight savings where possible. With this vision, Euralco has developed the 'Aluminium Cargo Hook' for which we have received an 'Honourable mention'.
Euralco has successfully transformed the steel 'Cargo Hook' into an ultra-light and equally strong aluminium variant.
Euralco Europe B.V. is a member of the Dutch Aluminium Association (DAA), a trade group of and for members, and of the Koninklijke Metaalunie , the trade association for the Dutch SME manufacturing industry.
