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Comprehensive CNC Machining Materials Guide

From material selection to surface finishing, we offer comprehensive CNC machining solutions tailored to your specifications. Explore our wide range of metals, plastics, and advanced materials for your custom parts.

Materials Overview

Materials

Wide selection of metals and plastics available for CNC machining, each carefully selected for specific applications and requirements

Metals

Aluminum

Lightweight, corrosion-resistant metal ideal for various applications

Subtypes:

6061-T6, 7075-T6, 5052, 2024

Properties:

Lightweight, good strength-to-weight ratio

Applications:

Aerospace, automotive, prototypes

Finishes:

Anodizing, powder coating, brushing

Brass

Excellent machinability with good electrical conductivity

Subtypes:

C360, C377, C385

Properties:

Good electrical conductivity, corrosion resistant

Applications:

Electrical components, decorative parts

Finishes:

Polishing, plating, patination

Copper

High thermal and electrical conductivity

Subtypes:

C101, C110, C145

Properties:

Excellent thermal/electrical conductivity

Applications:

Heat sinks, electrical components

Finishes:

Polishing, plating

Stainless Steel

Corrosion-resistant alloy for demanding applications

Subtypes:

303, 304, 316L, 17-4PH

Properties:

High strength, corrosion resistant

Applications:

Medical, food processing, marine

Finishes:

Polishing, passivation, bead blast

Steel Alloy

High-strength steel for demanding mechanical applications

Subtypes:

4140, 4340, 8620

Properties:

High strength and hardness

Applications:

Gears, shafts, mechanical parts

Finishes:

Heat treating, black oxide

Steel Mild Low Carbon

Good machinability and weldability

Subtypes:

1018, 1020, 12L14

Properties:

Good machinability, weldable

Applications:

General purpose, structural parts

Finishes:

Zinc plating, painting

Titanium

High strength-to-weight ratio with excellent corrosion resistance

Subtypes:

Grade 2, Grade 5 (Ti6Al4V)

Properties:

Lightweight, very high strength

Applications:

Aerospace, medical implants

Finishes:

Anodizing, passivation

Plastics

ABS

Tough, impact resistant thermoplastic

Properties:

Good impact resistance, easy to machine

Applications:

Prototypes, housings, covers

Finishes:

Painting, texturing

Acetal/Delrin

Low friction, high stiffness engineering plastic

Properties:

Low friction, good dimensional stability

Applications:

Bearings, gears, precision parts

Finishes:

Natural, polishing

Polycarbonate

Transparent thermoplastic with high impact strength

Properties:

Optical clarity, high impact resistance

Applications:

Optical components, protective covers

Finishes:

Polishing, flame polishing

CPVC

Chemical-resistant chlorinated polyvinyl chloride

Properties:

Excellent chemical resistance, high temperature tolerance

Applications:

Chemical processing, water treatment

Finishes:

Natural, machined

HDPE

High-density polyethylene with good chemical resistance

Properties:

Chemical resistant, good wear resistance

Applications:

Food processing, chemical handling

Finishes:

Natural, textured

LDPE

Flexible low-density polyethylene

Properties:

Flexible, good chemical resistance

Applications:

Packaging, non-critical parts

Finishes:

Natural

Nylon

Strong and wear-resistant polyamide

Properties:

High strength, good wear resistance

Applications:

Bearings, gears, wear parts

Finishes:

Natural, polished

PEEK

High-performance thermoplastic with excellent mechanical properties

Properties:

High temperature resistance, chemical resistant

Applications:

Aerospace, medical, semiconductor

Finishes:

Natural, polishing

PEI (Ultem)

High-performance amorphous thermoplastic

Properties:

High heat resistance, flame retardant

Applications:

Aerospace, medical devices

Finishes:

Natural, machined

PET

Polyethylene terephthalate with good dimensional stability

Properties:

Good dimensional stability, chemical resistant

Applications:

Food contact, precision parts

Finishes:

Natural, polished

PMMA (Acrylic)

Clear thermoplastic with excellent optical properties

Properties:

Optical clarity, UV resistant

Applications:

Displays, lighting, optical components

Finishes:

Polished, flame polished

Polypropylene

Versatile thermoplastic with good chemical resistance

Properties:

Chemical resistant, lightweight

Applications:

Chemical handling, laboratory equipment

Finishes:

Natural, textured

Polystyrene

Rigid thermoplastic with good dimensional stability

Properties:

Good dimensional stability, easy to machine

Applications:

Display items, non-critical parts

Finishes:

Natural, polished

PPSU

High-performance polyphenylsulfone

Properties:

High impact strength, heat resistant

Applications:

Medical devices, sterilizable equipment

Finishes:

Natural, machined

PSU

High-temperature resistant polysulfone

Properties:

Heat resistant, good electrical properties

Applications:

Electrical components, medical devices

Finishes:

Natural, machined

PTFE (Teflon)

Low friction fluoropolymer with excellent chemical resistance

Properties:

Very low friction, chemical inert

Applications:

Bearings, seals, chemical equipment

Finishes:

Natural, machined

PVC

Versatile vinyl polymer with good chemical resistance

Properties:

Chemical resistant, good electrical insulation

Applications:

Fluid handling, electrical housings

Finishes:

Natural, machined

PPS

High-performance thermoplastic with excellent chemical resistance

Properties:

Chemical resistant, high temperature tolerance

Applications:

Chemical processing, automotive

Finishes:

Natural, machined

Advanced Materials

Specialized materials for high-performance applications

Inconel 718

High-temperature nickel-chromium alloy for aerospace applications

Properties:

High temperature resistance, corrosion resistant, excellent strength

Ti-6Al-4V

Titanium alloy with superior strength-to-weight ratio

Properties:

Lightweight, high strength, biocompatible

Al 7075-T6

High-strength aluminum alloy for structural applications

Properties:

High strength, good fatigue resistance, lightweight

Haynes 230

Nickel-chromium-tungsten alloy for high-temperature applications

Properties:

Oxidation resistant, high temperature strength, thermal stability

CFRP

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer for lightweight strength

Properties:

High strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistant, design flexibility

AISI 4340

High-strength alloy steel for demanding mechanical applications

Properties:

High strength, toughness, fatigue resistance

Tolerances

Our CNC machining capabilities meet strict tolerance requirements

General Tolerances

ISO 2768-m (metals), ISO 2768-c (plastics)

Precision

Down to ±0.001 inches

Minimum Wall

0.5mm

Minimum Mill

0.5mm endmill

Maximum Size

Milling: 4000×1500×600mm, Turning: 200×500mm

Minimum Size

Milling: 5×5×5mm, Turning: 2×2mm

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