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Originally Posted by SerpentEagle
Wow, I didn't know this. I always thought that 6061-T6 is stiffer than 5052-H32 as it makes logical sense: 5052 bends and 6061 doesnt.
Modulus of elasticity for 6061-T6: 10000 ksi
And for 5052-H32: 10200 ksi
As Adam said, 5052 is actually stiffer than 6061-T6. You would also need a laser cutter to make the plates with 5052 as it cant effectively be machined with a mill.
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I was making the point that they are essentially the same stiffness.