aluminum heat sink: 6063-T5 aluminium, 0.4 mm fins at 2.5 mm pitch, 0.05 mm over 100 mm flatness, 0.48 K/W thermal resistance. MOQ 100 pcs, ships in 7 workin...
aluminum heat sink
aluminum heat sink: 6063-T5 aluminium, 0.4 mm fins at 2.5 mm pitch, 0.05 mm over 100 mm flatness, 0.48 K/W thermal resistance. MOQ 100 pcs, ships in 7 workin...
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The aluminum heat sink uses 2.5 mm fin pitch and 0.4 mm stock in 6063-T5 aluminium, holding 0.05 mm flatness over 100 mm on the mounting face. Thermal resistance is 0.48 K/W, verified by CMM plus granite flatness plate per lot. Stamping delivers ±0.05 mm pitch across a 120,000 pcs run with a 25 s cycle on a 250 T press.
Key Takeaway
The aluminum heat sink uses 2.5 mm fin pitch and 0.4 mm stock in 6063-T5 aluminium, holding 0.05 mm flatness over 100 mm on the mounting face. Thermal resistance is 0.48 K/W, verified by CMM plus granite flatness plate per lot. Stamping delivers ±0.05 mm pitch across a 120,000 pcs run with a 25 s cycle on a 250 T press.
The aluminum heat sink combines 2.5 mm fin pitch with 0.4 mm stock in 6063-T5 aluminium, so 120 x 80 x 50 mm parts keep 0.05 mm over 100 mm on the mounting face. Thermal resistance is 0.48 K/W, measured at CMM plus granite flatness plate per lot.
Design Approach and Process
Stamping gives a repeatable 0.4 mm fin profile that extrusion cannot hold: the die forms every fin in one stroke, so pitch stays within ±0.05 mm across a 120,000 pcs run.
Because the base and fins are pressed as one piece, there is no brazed joint to fail. 0.05 mm over 100 mm flatness on the mounting face is held directly from the tool, which keeps thermal interface contact uniform.
A single 250 T stroke forms the whole aluminum heat sink, so part cost stops scaling with complexity. Tooling runs ±0.05 mm, and the 25 s cycle feeds a 120,000 pcs line.
The one-piece geometry removes the adhesive layer found in two-part coolers, cutting the thermal path. Nothing sits between 6063-T5 aluminium and the airflow except the stamped surface itself.
Stamped construction tolerates batch variation better than extrusion: die wear shows up first as a measurable shift in fin pitch, which inspection catches at CMM plus granite flatness plate rather than in the field.
Material Selection and Surface Finish
The standard material is 6063-T5 aluminium, supplied with black anodize Type II, 10-15 µm. For applications where 1U server and AI accelerator exposure is a concern, we recommend the passivated route; where conductivity matters more than weight, copper C110 raises thermal performance and roughly doubles unit mass.
Tolerance Classes You Can Specify
General dimensions run to ±0.15 mm, with critical features such as ±0.05 mm on base thickness held separately. Formed geometry inherits tooling repeatability of ±0.05 mm, and hole position is held to ±0.10 mm. Tighter classes need an extra press operation, so it is worth deciding before tooling rather than after.
Inspection Before Every Shipment
Flatness is checked on a granite surface plate, 20 °C against a 0.05 mm over 100 mm limit, and fin pitch is verified optically at ±0.05 mm. Reports go out with each lot.
Each batch carries a CMM report from CMM plus granite flatness plate. We record flatness, pitch, base thickness and hole position, and flag anything outside ±0.15 mm before it leaves the line.
Incoming 6063-T5 aluminium is checked for thickness and hardness before it enters the press. After forming, CMM plus granite flatness plate confirms 0.05 mm over 100 mm and 2.5 mm against the drawing.
Final containment is PE bag + honeycomb carton, 15 kg per carton. Every carton is labelled with lot, quantity and inspection status, and the record is kept for 10 years against the ISO9001 file.
Where a aluminum heat sink runs at 1U server and AI accelerator volumes, part-to-part consistency decides field returns. ±0.05 mm on a 120,000 pcs run keeps the thermal curve inside one band.
In 1U server and AI accelerator, the base usually doubles as the mounting interface. 1.0 mm with 0.05 mm over 100 mm flat gives a stable surface for the 1U server and AI accelerator thermal pad.
Designers working on 1U server and AI accelerator ask for flatness before they ask for thermal data, because 1U server and AI accelerator assembly is automated and a non-flat base stops the line.
1U server and AI accelerator designs often run a 2.0 m/s forced-air path. 0.48 K/W at ΔT = 60 K, natural convection means 1U server and AI accelerator can hold its target with fan power below the acoustic limit.
Specifications
Parameter
Value / Range
Material
6063-T5 aluminium
Fin thickness
0.4 mm
Fin pitch
2.5 mm
Fin height
50 mm
Base thickness
1.0 mm
Base flatness
0.05 mm over 100 mm
Thermal resistance
0.48 K/W
Thermal test condition
ΔT = 60 K, natural convection
Surface finish
black anodize Type II, 10-15 µm
Size range
120 x 80 x 50 mm
FAQ: Your Questions Before Ordering
How do you verify quality on each batch?
Every lot is inspected with CMM plus granite flatness plate, and the report is included in the shipment. We check 0.05 mm over 100 mm, 2.5 mm, 1.0 mm and hole position against ±0.15 mm. Lot traceability from coil to carton is kept for 10 years.
Which materials do you recommend?
6063-T5 aluminium is the standard choice. For 1U server and AI accelerator in a corrosive environment we specify 6063-T5 with black anodize Type II, 10-15 µm; for the highest conductivity we move to copper C110, which raises cost and weight but drops thermal resistance by roughly half at the same envelope.
What tolerance can you hold?
General dimensions run to ±0.15 mm; critical ones such as ±0.05 mm on base thickness are held separately. Formed features inherit tooling repeatability of ±0.05 mm. If your drawing needs tighter, tell us before tooling so we can plan the extra press operation.
How long does tooling last before replacement?
On 6063-T5 aluminium at normal press tonnage, expect a tooling life of roughly . At 120,000 pcs that is 6 to 12 months. We keep spare die sets on site for 1U server and AI accelerator programs, which removes the wait if wear shows up in the flatness record.
Can you help with thermal simulation before sampling?
Yes. Send your enclosure airflow, inlet temperature and the heat load to be dissipated, and we will run a steady-state model and return a suggested 0.4 mm and 2.5 mm combination. That usually saves one tooling iteration.
Our 1U server and AI accelerator experience runs back to the first tooling programme in 2015. That history is why the standard black anodize Type II, 10-15 µm and ±0.15 mm are conservative rather than optimistic.
Tooling is built in-house, which is how ±0.05 mm is held across a 120,000 pcs programme rather than drifting part by part.
Production runs on 25 s cycles with in-line vision on 0.05 mm over 100 mm. That is what keeps a 120,000 pcs commitment credible in peak season.
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Tooling wear shifts fin pitch, caught by CMM inspection
Extruded heat sink
Simple constant cross-sections
Cannot hold 0.4 mm fin profile; batch variation from die wear
Two-part bonded cooler
Complex geometries needing separate base and fins
Adhesive layer adds thermal resistance and a joint that can fail
Process / inspection
Stage
Control
Record
Stamping
250 T single stroke forms whole part; ±0.05 mm tooling
25 s cycle; 120,000 pcs line
Fin profile
Die forms every fin in one stroke; pitch within ±0.05 mm
Measured across run
Flatness
0.05 mm over 100 mm on mounting face held from tool
CMM plus granite flatness plate per lot
Thermal performance
0.48 K/W thermal resistance
CMM plus granite flatness plate per lot
Batch variation
Die wear shows as measurable fin pitch shift
Inspection catches at CMM plus granite flatness plate
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the thermal resistance of this aluminum heat sink?
Thermal resistance is 0.48 K/W, measured at CMM plus granite flatness plate per lot. This value applies to the 120 x 80 x 50 mm part with 2.5 mm fin pitch and 0.4 mm stock in 6063-T5 aluminium.
The mounting face holds 0.05 mm over 100 mm flatness directly from the tool. This keeps thermal interface contact uniform. The 120 x 80 x 50 mm part maintains this tolerance without secondary machining.
What fin pitch and stock thickness can stamping achieve?
Stamping delivers 2.5 mm fin pitch with 0.4 mm stock in 6063-T5 aluminium. The die forms every fin in one stroke, so pitch stays within ±0.05 mm across a 120,000 pcs run. Extrusion cannot hold this 0.4 mm fin profile.
Why choose stamped construction over extrusion for this heat sink?
Stamping gives a repeatable 0.4 mm fin profile that extrusion cannot hold. The one-piece base and fins eliminate brazed joints, and die wear shows first as a measurable fin pitch shift, which inspection catches at CMM plus granite flatness plate per lot.
What is the production capacity and cycle time?
A single 250 T stroke forms the whole aluminum heat sink in a 25 s cycle. Tooling runs ±0.05 mm, feeding a 120,000 pcs line. Part cost stops scaling with complexity because the one-piece geometry removes the adhesive layer found in two-part coolers.
Does the one-piece design affect thermal performance?
Yes. The one-piece stamped geometry removes the adhesive layer found in two-part coolers, cutting the thermal path. Nothing sits between 6063-T5 aluminium and the airflow except the stamped surface itself, supporting the 0.48 K/W thermal resistance.
How is batch variation controlled during production?
Stamped construction tolerates batch variation better than extrusion. Die wear shows up first as a measurable shift in fin pitch, which inspection catches at CMM plus granite flatness plate per lot. This maintains ±0.05 mm pitch across a 120,000 pcs run.
High-volume runs requiring repeatable 0.4 mm fin profile
Tooling runs ±0.05 mm; limited to stamping geometry
Extruded heat sink
Simple profiles with lower tooling cost
Cannot hold 0.4 mm fin profile as repeatably as stamping
Brazed heat sink
Complex geometries with separate base and fins
Brazed joint can fail; not one-piece
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fin pitch and stock thickness of this aluminum heat sink?
The aluminum heat sink uses a 2.5 mm fin pitch and 0.4 mm stock in 6063-T5 aluminium. This combination is held within ±0.05 mm pitch across a 120,000 pcs run, ensuring consistent thermal performance.
Thermal resistance is 0.48 K/W, verified by CMM plus granite flatness plate per lot. This value is achieved with the 2.5 mm fin pitch and 0.4 mm stock in 6063-T5 aluminium.
The mounting face holds 0.05 mm flatness over 100 mm. This is held directly from the tool, which keeps thermal interface contact uniform and is verified by granite flatness plate per lot.
What is the production capacity and cycle time?
Stamping delivers a 25 s cycle on a 250 T press, feeding a 120,000 pcs line. Tooling runs ±0.05 mm, so pitch stays within ±0.05 mm across the entire run.
Why choose stamping over extrusion for this heat sink?
Stamping gives a repeatable 0.4 mm fin profile that extrusion cannot hold: the die forms every fin in one stroke, so pitch stays within ±0.05 mm across a 120,000 pcs run. Also, the one-piece geometry removes brazed joints.
Is the heat sink one piece or brazed?
The base and fins are pressed as one piece, so there is no brazed joint to fail. This one-piece geometry is formed in a single 250 T stroke, ensuring structural integrity and uniform thermal contact.
What material is used and why?
The heat sink uses 6063-T5 aluminium, which provides good thermal conductivity and formability for stamping. The 0.4 mm stock and 2.5 mm fin pitch are optimized for the 250 T press process.