Looking for an experienced partner for aluminium subcontract manufacturing? At Matenco, we have spent over 40 years helping industrial companies turn ideas into finished components with precision, efficiency, and reliability. Our advanced machinery, combined with end-to-end responsibility throughout the process, makes us the natural choice for customers who don’t settle for compromises.
Subcontract manufacturing means that an external workshop, like Matenco, produces components or finished products based on the customer’s drawings and specifications. Aluminium is a lightweight and malleable material with good strength, making it a popular choice across many industries – from medical technology and automotive to automation and energy.
Aluminium combines low weight with excellent machinability and corrosion resistance. It enables tight tolerances and high surface finishes while also being durable and recyclable. That’s why the demand for aluminium components is high – especially when production demands both technical precision and efficiency.
At Matenco, we offer over 40 years of experience in machining, providing aluminium subcontract manufacturing focused on quality, flexibility, and full responsibility.
Our 5-axis milling machines, such as the DN Solutions DVF 5000 and Haas VF-4SS, enable complex geometries with high precision. Milling is especially effective for aluminium due to the material’s excellent chip removal properties.
With lathes like the Doosan PUMA 2600 Y and Nakamura Tome SC-300, we handle parts up to Ø375 mm with tight tolerances. Our Y-axis lathes allow for multi-operation turning directly in the machine.
For components that require enhanced surface finish or added functionality, we offer a range of complementary services, including grinding, polishing, and lapping, as well as tumbling and drag finishing. We also provide laser marking and assembly solutions to meet various production needs.
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Understanding what drives the cost of aluminium subcontract manufacturing helps you make smart decisions already at the design stage. Here are some key factors:
Choice of aluminium alloy: Different alloys (e.g. 6061, 6082, 7075) vary in price, strength, and machinability.
Tolerances and surface requirements: Tighter tolerances or finer finishes require longer machining times.
Batch size: Larger batches reduce unit cost – but we also produce prototypes and small series.
Complexity: The number of operations, holes, radii, and angles affects cycle time.
Finishing and assembly: Extra steps can increase the price – but may save time later in your process.
At Matenco, we help you optimize your design for the best balance between function, manufacturing time, and cost.
Work area
625x450x400
Spindle speed
12000
Tool locations
61
Control system
Fanuc
Type
5-axis milling
Work area
2xØ160x300
Spindle speed
12000
Tool locations
24
Control system
Haas
Type
5-axis milling
Work area
Ø160x200
Spindle speed
9000
Tool locations
21
Control system
Fanuc
Type
4-axis milling
Work area
Ø360x600
Spindle speed
6000
Tool locations
15
Control system
Fanuc
Type
Y-axis turning
Work area
Ø210x50000
Spindle speed
6000
Tool locations
15
Control system
Fanuc
Type
Y-axis turning
Work area
Ø375x760
Spindle speed
6000
Tool locations
12/24
Control system
Fanuc
Type
Y-axis turning
Not all workshops can machine aluminium effectively. To achieve the right result, you need experience, proper equipment, and a strong focus on quality. When choosing a subcontractor, ask the following:
Do they have machinery tailored for aluminium?
Matenco uses high-speed spindles (up to 12,000 RPM), specialized cooling systems, and the right tools for aluminium.
Do they cover the entire manufacturing chain?
We offer complete solutions – from raw material and production to finishing and assembly.
How is their quality assurance?
We follow structured quality procedures and provide documentation when needed.
Are they experienced in your application area?
We work with customers in pharma, automation, automotive, and energy systems. Many of our partnerships have lasted decades.
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Do you have a project or a production challenge that needs a reliable partner in contract manufacturing in Stockholm? Contact us at Matenco to discuss how we can help you. Fill out our contact form or give us a call for a no-obligation conversation – together, we take your challenges from vision to reality!
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