Material guide for CNC machined parts
Metals
Aluminium - Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, excellent machinability.
- Aerospace components, automotive parts, consumer electronics.
- Engine brackets, heat sinks, structural frames.
Steel - High strength, durability, wear-resistant.
- Structural components, tools, automotive parts.
- Gears, shafts, brackets.
Brass - Excellent machinability, corrosion-resistant, attractive finish.
- Fittings, musical instruments, decorative hardware.
- Valves, connectors, ornamental pieces.
Copper - Superior thermal and electrical conductivity.
- Electrical components, heat exchangers, plumbing.
- Bus bars, heat sinks, connectors.
Plastics and Polymers
Nylon - High strength, wear-resistant, low friction.
- Gears, bushings, bearings.
- Pulley wheels, sliders, insulators.
Acrylic -Transparent, lightweight, shatter-resistant.
- Displays, lenses, light diffusers.
- Signage, protective covers, optical components.
General Plastics -Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, versatile.
- Prototypes, enclosures, consumer products.
- Casings, spacers, knobs
Composites
Carbon Fibre - High strength-to-weight ratio, rigid, lightweight.
- Aerospace, automotive, sporting goods.
- Drone frames, racing components, structural panels.
Wood
Natural aesthetic, easy to machine, renewable resource.
• Custom enclosures, decorative panels, prototypes.
• Instrument bodies, bespoke furniture components
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Milling
- Utilizes advanced multi-axis CNC milling to produce complex geometries with exceptional accuracy.
- 3-axis and 4-axis milling for intricate components.
- Ideal for creating detailed parts across various industries.
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Turning
- Precision CNC turning services adept at producing cylindrical parts with high consistency.
- Efficient for both small-scale and large-volume production.
- Suitable for components requiring rotational symmetry.
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Drilling & Tapping
- Provides precise hole-making and threading solutions across a wide range of materials.
- Accurate drilling and tapping operations for various specifications.
- Essential for components requiring threaded holes or precise bore placements.
Material guide for CNC machined parts
Metals
Aluminium - Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, excellent machinability.
- Aerospace components, automotive parts, consumer electronics.
- Engine brackets, heat sinks, structural frames.
Steel - High strength, durability, wear-resistant.
- Structural components, tools, automotive parts.
- Gears, shafts, brackets.
Brass - Excellent machinability, corrosion-resistant, attractive finish.
- Fittings, musical instruments, decorative hardware.
- Valves, connectors, ornamental pieces.
Copper - Superior thermal and electrical conductivity.
- Electrical components, heat exchangers, plumbing.
- Bus bars, heat sinks, connectors.
Plastics and Polymers
Nylon - High strength, wear-resistant, low friction.
- Gears, bushings, bearings.
- Pulley wheels, sliders, insulators.
Acrylic -Transparent, lightweight, shatter-resistant.
- Displays, lenses, light diffusers.
- Signage, protective covers, optical components.
General Plastics -Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, versatile.
- Prototypes, enclosures, consumer products.
- Casings, spacers, knobs
Composites
Carbon Fibre - High strength-to-weight ratio, rigid, lightweight.
- Aerospace, automotive, sporting goods.
- Drone frames, racing components, structural panels.
Wood
Natural aesthetic, easy to machine, renewable resource.
• Custom enclosures, decorative panels, prototypes.
• Instrument bodies, bespoke furniture components