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CNC Turned Stainless Steel CNC Machining Milling Service
What's the best application of CNC machining?
CNC machining finds its sweet spot in single-job manufacturing and low-to-medium volume
production, typically ranging from several hundred to 1,000 parts. It shines as the go-to choice
for crafting metal prototypes, offering exceptional cost-efficiency.
Furthermore, CNC machining stands out when your parts demand exceptionally precise tolerances.
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Materials Commonly Used in CNC Machining
CNC milling encompasses a wide range of materials, with three main categories: plastics, soft metals,
and hard metals. These materials are versatile and suitable for various machining applications.
Examples of materials used in CNC milling include aluminum, bronze, copper, ceramics, plywood,
various types of steel, stone, wood, and zinc, among others.
Certain materials, such as aluminum and mild steel, are favored by machinists due to their ease
of workability and excellent properties, making them industry standards for many applications.
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
We’ve manufactured millions of parts for all sorts of applications,
but we’re especially knowledgeable in these areas.
1. Aerospace & aviation
2. Automotive
3. Industrial machinery
4. Consumer electronics
5. Robotics & automation
6. Medical
Company Profile
FAQ's
1. Can make design drawings for me?
We do not offer standalone product design services, but we do provide Design for Manufacturing
(DFM) reviews for all approved orders.
This means that we collaborate with our clients to optimize their 2D and 3D drawings, enhancing
manufacturability, resolving design issues, and reducing production expenses.
Learn more about preparing your CAD drawings for manufacturing.
2. How long does a quotation take?
Typically, we aim to provide a response within one days upon receiving an RFQ. If there is a delay
in generating the quote, we will promptly inform you.
3. What are your tolerances for machined parts?
Our tolerances for machined parts are typically within +0.005"/-0.005" for most metal geometries,
and within +/- 0.010" for plastics.
However, tolerances may vary for larger parts, especially when maintaining flatness over extensive
sections post-heat treatment.
Regarding the finish requirements, an "As Milled" finish should have a minimum of 125 surface finish
for CNC parts.
For all fabricated parts, there is a dimensional tolerance of 0.010" and an angular tolerance of 1°.
Please note that tapped holes not explicitly indicated as features in the provided CAD model may be
machined to the specified diameters in that model.
Additionally, surface treatments like anodizing, bead blasting, iriditing, powder coating, etc., will only
be applied if they have been paid for and explicitly acknowledged in advance.
4. What are your shipping terms?
Our standard shipping terms are Ex Works (EXW) for both rapid prototyping and regular production
orders.
Under EXW terms, the customer is responsible for all aspects of shipping, customs clearance, and
associated fees once the goods have been dispatched from our facility.
For express shipments, we utilize Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU) terms.
This means that the client is responsible for settling any import duties upon the goods' arrival at their
designated destination.