CNC Metal Turned Composite Steel Part Production
What are the benefits of CNC machining?
CNC machining is a preferred choice for product designers and engineers seeking fast prototyping
and production part manufacturing.
This technology provides exceptional precision, access to engineering-grade materials, and rapid
turnaround times.
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Which Raw Materials are Compatible with CNC Machining?
Virtually any sturdy and solid material can be subjected to CNC machining, including mild and
stainless steels, aluminum, brass, copper, magnesium, titanium, and a wide array of engineering plastics.
Common Materials | |
Name | Description |
Aluminum | High machinability and ductility, good strength-to-weight ratio. |
Stainless steel | High tensile strength, corrosion and temperature resistant. |
Mild steel | High machinability and weldability, high stiffness. |
Brass | Low friction, excellent electrical conductivity, golden appearance. |
Copper | Excellent thermal and electrical conductivity. |
Titanium | Excellent strength to weight ratio, used in aerospace, automotive and medical industries. |
ABS | Common thermoplastic, impact resistant, easy to machine. |
Nylon | Excellent mechanical properties, thermal, chemical and abrasion resistant. |
PET | Tough plastic that offers excellent wear resistance and mechanical strength. |
Surface Finishes | ||
Name | Applicable to | Machining marks |
As machined | Metals, Plastics | Visible, light surface scratches |
Smooth machining | ||
Fine machining | Metals | Slightly visible |
Polishing | Metals | Removed on primary surfaces |
Bead blasting | Metals | Removed for non-cosmetic, removed on primary surfaces for cosmetic |
Brushing | Metals | |
Anodizing Type II | Aluminum | |
Anodizing Type III | Aluminum | Visible under anodizing |
Black oxide | Copper, Stainless steel, Alloy steel, Tool steel, Mild steel | Visible |
Powder coating | Metals | Removed |
Brushed + electropolishing | Stainless steel | Removed on Primary surfaces |
Specialist Industries
CNC machining is a go-to manufacturing process to get precision parts, whether for prototyping or
end-use production.
It is widely used throughout the aerospace, medical, automotive industries for its ability to rapidly
manufacture precise parts in production-grade materials, such as:
1. housings and enclosures
2. brackets
3. fixtures for manufacturing
4. gears and bearings
5. internal mechanical components
6. medical instrumentation
Company Profile
Our CNC Machining Expertise
Our CNC machining capabilities encompass a wide range of part types, from straight forward
"as-machined" workholding components to intricate geometries.
We utilize a diverse array of CNC milling and turning centers, with EDM and grinding options available
upon request.
We can accommodate tolerances as tight as 0.05 mm (0.0020 in), and our delivery times start from
just 5 business days.
A Concise Guide to CNC Machining Parameters
Many of the crucial machining parameters are established by the machine operator during the
generation of G-code.
Among the primary parameters we will discuss are the CNC machine's build size and its precision.
CNC machines are equipped with a relatively spacious build area, particularly when compared to 3D
printers.
CNC milling systems are capable of machining parts with dimensions of up to 2,000 x 800 x 100 mm
(78” x 32” x 40”), while CNC turning systems excel at machining parts with diameters reaching up to
Ø 500 mm (Ø 20’’).
CNC machining empowers the creation of components with exceptional accuracy and stringent tolerances.
These machines are capable of achieving tolerances even finer than half the diameter of an average
human hair, with a precision of ± 0.025 mm or .001’’.
In cases where tolerances are not explicitly specified in the technical drawings, operators typically machine
the part with an accuracy of 0.125 mm (.005’’).