Doug,
You will find that 5052 is not very good for shaping. It cracks easily. I only
use it for floors, etc., it bends in a brake very well. I use 3003 for all of my
wheeling & planishing parts & bodies.
Hope this helps...you can call me at 302.378.3013 if you nedd.
joe
Doug Odom wrote:
> I have been having trouble getting aluminum .062 sheets in 3003 H14.
> This is what I have always used on the race car for panels and things
> like that. My metal guy tells me he can get 5052 H32 for a lot less
> money. Like $75 vs. $138 per sheet. What is the major difference in
> working with the 5052 vs. the 3003? Anyone working with these 2 now?
> Doug in big ditch
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