Materials
Aluminum
A popular choice due to its excellent thermal and mechanical properties, which make it easier to cut, drill, and shape.
CNC machined Aluminum
Aluminum is a relatively easy metal to machine which makes it great for CNC machining. Aluminum has useful properties for machining such as being lightweight, malleable, tractable and overall good durability. It being so light and easy to work with means that it can be used for a wide variety of applications. CNC machined Custom Aluminum parts begin as a raw piece of metal which is cut down bit by bit to create a desired shape or object. This process is done most accurately with a CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) machine which can produce almost any three dimensional object designed via CAD (Computer Aided Design) software.
| MATERIAL | ELASTIC MODULUS (GPA) | TENSILE STRENGTH (MPA) | YIELD STRENGTH (MPA) | ATTRIBUTES | APPLICATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum 1050 | – | 95-125 | 75 | ● Malleable (Excellent) ● Corrosion Resistance ● Weldability ● Conductivity | Chemical Instruments, Sheet Metal Parts, Deep Drawing Or Spinning Concave Vessels, Welding Parts, Heat Exchangers, Bell Surfaces And Disc Surfaces, Nameplates, Kitchen Utensils, Ornaments, Reflective Devices, Etc. |
| Aluminum 1060 | 69 | 110-136 | 35 | ● Malleable (Excellent) ● Corrosion Resistance ● Weldability ● Conductivity | Lithium Battery, Decorations, Lamps, Electronic Aluminum Gasket, Aluminum Furniture Base Material, Chemical, Etc. |
| Aluminum 2024-T3/T4 | 72.4 | 485/470 | 345/325 | ● Strength ● Fatigue Resistance | Military, Aerospace, Mold. Etc. |
| Aluminum 5052-H32 | 70 | 230 | 195 | ● Corrosion Resistance ● Weldability ● Medium Strength | Sheet Metals, Oil Pipe, Traffic Vehicles, Ships, Instruments, Lamp Bracket And Rivets, Hardware, Electrical Shell, Etc |
| Aluminum 5083 | – | 275-350 | 210 | ● Corrosion Resistance ● Weldability ● Medium Strength | Ships, Vessels, Vehicles, Automobile, Aircraft Plates, Pressure Vessels, Refrigerating Devices, Television Towers, Drilling Equipment, Transportation Equipment, Missile Components, Armor, Etc |
| Aluminum 6061-T6 | 69 | 310 | 275 | ● Machinability (Excellent) ● Weldability ● Corrosion Resistance ● Anodizing (Excellent) | Automatic Mechanical Parts, Precision Parts, Mold Manufacturing, Electronics, And Precision Instruments |
| Aluminum 6063-T5/T6 | 69 | 185 | 145 | ● Machinability (Excellent) ● Weldability ● Corrosion Resistance ● Anodizing (Excellent) ● Extrusion (Excellent) | Construction Profiles, Irrigation Pipes, Bracket, Furniture, Lifts, Fences, Etc |
| Aluminum 7075-T6 | 72 | 570 | 505 | ● Machinability ● Wear Resistance ● Strength (Excellent) | Aircraft, Gears,Shafts, Missile Components, Turbines, Mold, Fixtures |
| MIC-6 | 71 | 166 | 105 | ● Plate Shape (Excellent) ● Surface Accuracy (Excellent) ● Low Deformation (Excellent) | And Hardware, Electronic Components And Connectors, Decorative Hardware, Hinges Head, Heads, Brake Pistons, Hydraulic Pistons, Electrical Fittings, Valves |
Brass
A nonmagnetic material that’s strong and electrically conductive, and is considered one of the easiest and most cost-effective materials to use with CNC machining.
| MATERIAL | ELASTIC MODULUS (GPA) | TENSILE STRENGTH (MPA) | YIELD STRENGTH (MPA) | DENSITY (G/CM3) | ATTRIBUTES | APPLICATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brass | 100 | 338 | 124 | 805 | ● Machinability ● Wear Resistance ● High Strength ● Chemical Resistance | Connector, Valve, Stem Bearing, Lockset, Horologe |
| Copper | 115 | 483 | 221 | 8.3 | ● Electrical Conductivity (Excellent) ● Thermal Conductivity (Excellent) ● Plasticity ● Corrosion Resistance | Electric Wire, Cable, Copper Electrode |
| Bronze | 110 | 225 | 82 | 8.7 | ● Low Melting Point ● Stiffness ● Wear Resistance ● Corrosion Resistance | Appliances, Machined Components, Bearings, Gears |
Stainless steel
A strong, ductile metal that resists wear and corrosion, and can be welded, machined, and polished.
| MATERIAL | ELASTIC MODULUS (GPA) | TENSILE STRENGTH (MPA) | YIELD STRENGTH (MPA) | ATTRIBUTES | APPLICATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 303 SS | 190 | 515 | 205 | ● Machinability ● Fire Resistance ● Corrosion Resistance | Bolts, Nuts |
| 304 SS | 190 | 515 | 205 | ● Corrosion Resistance ● Temperature Resistance ● Machinability | Tableware, Ambry, Boiler, Auto Parts, Medical Instruments, Building Materials, Food Industry，Agriculture, Marine Parts |
| 316 SS | 192 | 580 | 310 | ● Corrosion Resistance (Excellent) | Offshore Equipment, Chemicals, Dyes, Papermaking, Oxalic Acid, Fertilizers, Photography, Food Industry, Coastal Facilities, Ropes, Bolts, Nuts. |
| 416 SS | – | – | – | ● Low Carbon Content ● Corrosion Resistance | Solenoid Valve, Micro Motor, Electrical Components Production |
Titanium
Machined parts can withstand high temperatures without losing strength or dimensional accuracy, but it’s not as easy to machine as aluminum.
Titanium CNC machining
An alloy with a host of unique properties, titanium is often an optimal choice for CNC machined parts with specialized applications. Titanium has an impressive strength-to-weight ratio and is 40% lighter than steel while being only 5% weaker. This makes it perfect for high-tech industries like aerospace, automotive, medical technology and energy. The titanium machining process involves milling down a raw piece of metal into a desired part or component.
Steel
A moderately strong and machineable alloy of carbon and iron, but it’s not corrosion-resistant unless it’s stainless steel.
| MATERIAL | ELASTIC MODULUS (GPA) | TENSILE STRENGTH (MPA) | YIELD STRENGTH (MPA) | ATTRIBUTES | APPLICATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1010 Steel | 200 | 335 | 205 | ● Low Strength ● Toughness ● Malleable | Welding Parts, Cold Stamping Parts, Forgings, Carburized Parts Such As Bolts, Washers, Enclosures |
| 1018 Steel | 205 | 450 | 275 | ● Comprehensive Performance | Valve, Screw, Drive Shaft, Tools, Spring |
| 1020 Steel | 205 | 420 | 350 | ● Low Strength ● Toughness ● Toughness ● Plasticity ● Weldability | Automotive Brake, Lever Shaft, Transmission Fork, Tracto Camshaft, Suspension Equalizer Shaft, Equalizer Bushings |
| 1045 Steel | 205 | 625 | 530 | ● Strength ● Deformation Resistance | Gears, Shafts, Valve Pins, Mechanical Parts, Forgings, Stamping Parts, Bolts, Nuts, Pipe Joints |
| 4130 Steel | 205 | 560-730 | 460 | ● Strength ● Toughness ● Hardenability | Shafts, Spindles, High Loaded Control Wheels, Bolts, Studs And Gears |
| 4140 Steel | 213 | 795 | 610 | ● Strength ● Toughness ● Hardenability | Drive Gear, Rear Axle, Spring Clamp |
| 4340 Steel | 205 | 745-1110 | 470-710 | ● Strength ● Toughness ● Hardenability | Rotor Shaft, Turboshaft, Blades, High Loaded Transmission Components, Crankshaft Fasteners.Gears |
| A2 Tool Steel | 205 | 690 | 655 | ● Toughness (Excellent) ● Machinability ● Ductility ● Hardenability (Excellent) | Stamping Mould, Forming Punches, Steel Plate Punch, Trimming Tools |
| A36 Steel | 203 | 400 | 250 | ● Comprehensive Performance | Rebar, Factory Buildings, High-Voltage Transmission Towers, Bridges, Vehicles, Boilers, Containers, Ships |
| D2 Tool Steel | 205 | 370 | 210 | ● Wear Resistance ● Moderate Toughness ● Poor Corrosion Resistance ● Hardenability (Excellent) | Cold Stamping Mould, Shear Blade, Screw Plate, Cold Extrusion Forming, Drawing Dies, Blanking Die |
| S7 Tool Steel | – | – | – | ● Impact Toughness (Excellent) ● Abrasion Resistance ● Mechanical Fatigue Resistance (Excellent) ● Hardenability | Punch, Forging Die, Hammer, Chisel, Jig Die, Cutting Tool |
| SKD11 | – | – | – | ● Strength ● Abrasion Resistance (Excellent) ● Toughness ● Machinability ● Hardenability (Excellent) | Plastic Mould, Scissors, Circular Saw, Metal Stamped Mould, Forming Roll, Transformer Core |
| 8620 Steel | 205 | 1176 | 785 | ● Strength ● Toughness ● Fatigue Resistance | Gears, Automotive Bearings, Other Wear Resistant Parts. |
| 303 SS | 190 | 515 | 205 | ● Machinability ● Fire Resistance ● Corrosion Resistance | Bolts, Nuts |
| 304 SS | 190 | 515 | 205 | ● Corrosion Resistance ● Temperature Resistance ● Machinability | Tableware, Ambry, Boiler, Auto Parts, Medical Instruments, Building Materials, Food Industry，Agriculture, Marine Parts |
| 316 SS | 192 | 580 | 310 | ● Corrosion Resistance (Excellent) | Offshore Equipment, Chemicals, Dyes, Papermaking, Oxalic Acid, Fertilizers, Photography, Food Industry, Coastal Facilities, Ropes, Bolts, Nuts. |
| 416 SS | – | – | – | ● Low Carbon Content ● Corrosion Resistance | Solenoid Valve, Micro Motor, Electrical Components Production |
| 15-5 PH | – | 550 | 200 | ● Comprehensive Performance ● Corrosion Resistance ● Heat Resistance | Mechanical Parts, Marine Industry, Aerospace, Aircraft Parts, Valves, Shafts, Fasteners, Connectors, Gears |
| 17-4 PH | – | 930 | 725 | ● Strength ● Hardness ● Weldability ● Corrosion Resistance | Offshore Platform, Helicopter Deck, Food Industry, Paper Industry, Aerospace (Turbine Blades), Mechanical Part, Bearings, Steam Turbine Parts |
| 440C | – | 560 | 250 | ● Temperature Resistance ● Corrosion Resistance | Surgical Scalpel, Scissor, Nozzle, Bearings |