Aluminum plates that are 16mm thick are produced using established techniques and are frequently used in the marine, precision machinery, and mold industries. Plates of 16mm thickness are considered medium-thick. Most commonly, alloy grades of the 5 series, 6 series, 7 series, 2 series, and 3 series are used for 16mm thick aluminum sheet plates.

Additionally, there are 16mm aluminium plates sized 4 x 8 feet, 4 x 10, 5 x 10, 12 x 24, and custom sizes. For application, 16mm aluminum plates are marine-grade, and thus used in ship frames and parts. Other uses include base plates, dies, structural components, car parts, and industrial machinery parts.