| Properties of aluminium: |
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| - Low density |
| - Easy to edit |
| - Smooth surface |
| - Lower dimensional tolerances |
| - Not magnetizable |
| - Can be very well anodized decoratively (depending on the alloy) |
| - Suitable for use in the food sector (EN 602) |
| - Good machinability (depending on strength and alloying elements) |