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6061 Aluminum Alloy Centrifugal Impeller

This high-efficiency centrifugal impeller is integrally formed from aerospace-grade aluminum alloy via 5-axis linkage CNC precision milling. The blade passage profile is machined in one pass, enabling efficient pressurization and transportation of fluids/gases. It serves as the core power component for centrifugal compressors, turbochargers, fans and pumps.

 

Quick Info:
  • Processing Equipment: 5-axis linkage CNC Machining Center, High-speed Milling Center
  • Blade Profile Accuracy: ±0.01mm
  • Coaxiality Accuracy: ≤0.005mm
  • Dynamic Balance Grade: G2.5 (can be upgraded to G1.0 on request)
  • Surface Roughness: Ra 0.4 ~ Ra 1.6
  • Material: 6061 Aluminum Alloy (Titanium Alloy / Stainless Steel optional)
  • Production Capabilities: Prototyping, Low-volume Customization, Mass-volume Production
  • Structure Form: Closed / Semi-open / Open impeller, twisted blades, central hub, shaft hole
  • Application Form: Centrifugal compressor impeller, turbocharger compressor wheel, fan impeller, pump impeller
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Detailed Description

This centrifugal impeller is the core working part of centrifugal fluid machinery. Integrally milled from solid aerospace-grade aluminum alloy bar via 5-axis linkage CNC, the blade passage adopts high-efficiency aerodynamic design with twisted profiles smoothly transitioned by high-precision CNC machining to reduce airflow loss and eddy currents. The central hub and shaft hole are integrally formed with high coaxiality, enabling high-precision interference or key connection with the spindle. Under high-speed rotation, it converts mechanical energy into fluid pressure energy to achieve efficient pressurization. Lightweight, high-strength and corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy material can operate stably under high-speed and high-temperature conditions, widely used in power equipment in aerospace, automotive, energy and other fields.

Manufacturing Process

  1. 5-axis linkage CNC precision milling, forming blade passages, hub and shaft hole in one pass
  2. High-speed milling optimization to ensure smoothness and contour accuracy of blade profiles
  3. Precision dynamic balance correction to eliminate vibration and unbalance during high-speed rotation
  4. Surface polishing/sandblasting treatment to reduce passage roughness and fluid resistance
  5. Optional anodizing, hard anodizing, spraying anti-corrosion and wear-resistant surface treatment

Overall process: 5-axis Linkage CNC Precision Milling Machining, complex curved surface impeller parts processing, focusing on high-precision integrated forming of high-efficiency passages and twisted blades.

Application Industries

✈️ Aerospace Industry

Aero-engine compressor impellers, auxiliary power unit (APU) impellers, ground test equipment fan impellers

🚗 Automotive Industry

Turbocharger compressor wheels, fuel cell air compressor impellers, new energy vehicle hydrogen circulation pump impellers

🏭 Industrial Equipment Industry

Centrifugal air compressor impellers, industrial fan impellers, vacuum pump impellers, chemical fluid transfer pump impellers

🔋 Energy Equipment Industry

Gas turbine compressor impellers, micro gas turbine impellers, fuel cell system air compressor impellers

📦 Other Applications

Refrigeration compressor impellers, air conditioning centrifugal fan impellers, marine power equipment impellers, scientific research equipment fluid components

Product Advantages

  1. Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy material, lightweight and high-strength, capable of withstanding high rotational speeds and centrifugal loads
  2. 5-axis linkage integrally formed blade passages with high aerodynamic efficiency, reducing fluid loss and improving equipment performance
  3. High-precision dynamic balance correction, low vibration and noise, extending equipment service life
  4. Optional polishing/anodizing surface treatment, smooth and corrosion-resistant passages, reducing scaling and wear
  5. Stable dimensional tolerance control, excellent batch consistency, suitable for continuous high-speed operation conditions
  6. Full non-standard customization supported, number of blades, passage profile and hub size can be optimized on demand

Detailed Parameter Table

Parameter ItemTechnical Specification
Product NameCentrifugal Impeller / Compressor Impeller / Turbocharger Compressor Wheel
Main Material7075-T6/6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy (Titanium Alloy / Stainless Steel optional)
Manufacturing Process5-axis Linkage CNC Precision Milling Machining
Blade Profile Accuracy±0.01mm
Coaxiality Accuracy≤0.005mm
Dynamic Balance GradeG2.5 (can be upgraded to G1.0 on request)
Surface RoughnessRa 1.6 (As-machined) / Ra 0.8 (After polishing) / Ra 0.4 (Mirror polished)
Structure FormClosed / Semi-open / Open impeller, twisted blades, central hub and shaft hole
Surface TreatmentNatural anodizing, hard anodizing; Sandblasting, polishing
Production CapabilitiesPrototyping, Low-volume Customization, Mass-volume Production
Working ConditionsHigh-speed fluid/gas pressurization, normal/medium temperature industrial environment

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