Sure, but this is why I dont use metal in those pans, why they always get hand washed, etc. Care for and respect your tools and they last practically forever.
Well it's not me, the other households handle those parts carelessly and the aluminum is easly dented, scratched. But the point is, such parts should be made of anything else, such as copper, suitable type of iron, anything but aluminum. Also, considered in terms of value a $20 toast machine does have aluminum pressing plates, too.
