Best type of metal for turntable platform?


I have someone that owns a CNC machine. And machine for me a metal platform to the dimensions of 16 x 13 x 3. Ive heard aluminum is a good metal vs price for vibration reduction. Does anyone have any recommendations? Any input would help. Thanks. 
deanshias

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"There's crawl space under my floor."

Then...

When weather permits crawl in and use basic/inexpenisve items to support the floor under your TT.

You would need to lift the joists (scissor jack form your car?) maybe half an inch, or so, and then block/support them with cinder blocks/and perhaps suitable non-compliant shims allowing gravity do it's job once the joists are lowered.

Hate crawl spaces myself, but once done (depending on the lower/ground surface) the remedy should last years, if not decades.

I used to place my TT's in closets (including unused Murphy bed closets) in old rental units due to to the added bracing/structure those specific areas afforded.

Curent TT is also in a closet (along with all the electronics), but for other reasons.

I now use specialty shelving, upturned brass spikes, et cetera, however my floor is quite stable (aside from the occasional earthquake and/or Air Force afterburner flyovers/drills).

A stable floor is the main goal, if it can be accomplished within reason/budget. 

DeKay