- Can 3D Printing Help Me? Explore faster ways to prototype and produce complex parts.
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- Can Sheet Metal Fabrication Help Me? Build durable metal parts, enclosures, and assemblies efficiently.
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- Selective Laser Melting (SLM) Advanced metal 3D printing for strong metal parts
- Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) Precision plastic 3D printing for complex functional parts
- Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) High-detail nylon printing for durable functional parts
- Stereolithography (SLA) Resin 3D printing for prototypes with fine details
- Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) High resolution resin printing for fast accurate production
- Digital Light Processing (DLP) Fast resin 3D printing for detailed intricate parts
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Explore CNC machining solutions for every production need.
- CNC Milling Produce precise parts with complex features and tight tolerances.
- CNC Turning Machine cylindrical parts with precision, speed, and consistency.
- CNC Routing Cut and machine large-format parts with high efficiency.
- Precision Machining Achieve tight tolerances for demanding, high-precision applications.
- Large Part CNC Machining Machine oversized components with precision and production efficiency.
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Explore complete solutions for cutting, forming, and assembly.
- Laser Cutting Cut sheet metal quickly with clean, precise edges.
- Metal Bending Form sheet metal accurately into complex geometries.
- Welding Join metal components with reliable, production-ready welds.
- Waterjet Cutting Cut diverse materials without heat-affected zones.
- Tube Laser Cutting Create precise tube and profile components efficiently.
- Custom Enclosure Build custom metal enclosures tailored to your application.
ALL 3D Printing Materials

Comprehensive material options for Additive Manufacturing
All 3D Printing Metals

Broad selection of metal alloys for additive manufacturing

Aluminum Durable and lightweight aluminum alloys

Maraging Steel High strength and tough maraging steel alloys

Stainless Steel Corrosion resistant stainless-steel alloys

Titanium Strong and lightweight titanium alloys

Inconel Heat and corrosion resistant superalloys
All 3D Printing Plastics

Versatile plastics such as resin, nylon, TPU for 3D printing

Resin 15+ resin materials for SLA and LCD 3D printing

Nylon 10+ types of nylon materials for durable 3D printed parts

PP Lightweight and chemical resistant polypropylene

TPU Flexible and durable TPU for impact resistant 3D prints
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All CNC Machining Metals

Compare machinable metals for strength, durability, and performance.

Alloy Steels Strong, durable

Aluminum Lightweight, machinable, and versatile

Brass Machinable, corrosion resistant, conductive

Bronze Durable, wear-resistant

Carbon Steel Strong, economical

Copper Excellent electrical and thermal conductivity

Stainless Steel Corrosion-resistant and durable

Titanium Lightweight, strong, and corrosion-resistant

Tool Steel Hard, wear-resistant, specialized for tooling

Zinc Excellent machinability & corrosion resistance
All CNC Machining Plastics

Explore engineering plastics for diverse machining applications.

ABS Tough, lightweight

Acrylic Clear, rigid

Acetal Low-friction, dimensionally stable

Nylon Strong, wear-resistant

PEEK High-performance, heat & corrosion resistant

PEI High-temperature, engineering plastic

Polycarbonate Tough, impact-resistant

Polyethylene Lightweight, chemically resistant,

Polypropylene Lightweight, chemically resistant, flexible & resilient

PTFE Low-friction, chemically resistant

PVC Chemical & corrosion resistant
All Sheet Metal Fabrication Materials

Explore metals suited for cutting, forming, and fabrication.
All Sheet Metal Fabrication Metals

Compare metal options for strength, formability, and durability.

Aluminum Lightweight, corrosion-resistant

Brass Attractive, machinable, excellent conductivity

Bronze Durable, wear-resistant

Carbon Steel Strong, cost-effective

Coated Steel Enhanced surface protection, durable

Copper Excellent thermal and electrical conductivity

Spring Steel High-strength, flexible, resilient

Titanium Lightweight, strong, and corrosion-resistant
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- Aerospace Designing and manufacturing aerospace components with 3D printing
- Agriculture Delivering durable custom agriculture parts
- Art and Design Creating intricate custom art and design pieces efficiently
- Automotive Producing lightweight and durable automotive parts
- Consumer Goods Creating customizable high-quality consumer goods
- Energy Producing high performance energy components
- Medical Producing custom and precision medical tools
- Robotics Fabricating intricate robotics mechanisms
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How to Choose CNC Machining Materials for Your Project

Specific Requirements
Recommended Materials

A versatile material with a good balance of strength, machinability, corrosion resistance, and low weight
Aluminum 6061

Excellent corrosion resistance and good performance for outdoor, marine, and chemical-exposure applications
Stainless Steel 316L

High strength, hardness, and corrosion resistance for demanding mechanical components
Stainless Steel 17-4 PH

High strength-to-weight ratio and excellent fatigue performance for aerospace and high-performance components
Titanium Grade 5

Excellent machinability with good strength and corrosion resistance for precision components and fittings
Brass C360

Excellent electrical and thermal conductivity for conductive components and heat-transfer applications
Copper 110

A strong, rigid engineering plastic with good dimensional stability and low moisture absorption
Acetal (POM-C)

High wear resistance and low friction for gears, bushings, bearings, and sliding components
Delrin 100AF

High-temperature resistance, chemical resistance, and mechanical performance for demanding applications
PEEK GF30

Lightweight, durable, and chemical-resistant plastic for functional parts and production components
Nylon PA 66

cnc machining material types

How many types of CNC Machining materials?

1. Aluminum Alloys
Aluminum alloys are lightweight, corrosion resistant, and highly machinable, making them suitable for prototypes, structural components, housings, and various industrial applications.
2. Steels and Stainless Steels
Steel and stainless steel offer high strength, hardness, durability, and corrosion resistance for demanding mechanical, industrial, automotive, and precision machining applications.
3. Copper and Other Metal Alloys
Copper, brass, bronze, titanium, zinc, and specialty alloys provide unique combinations of conductivity, strength, corrosion resistance, weight, and machinability.
4. Engineering Plastics
Engineering plastics offer lightweight performance, chemical resistance, low friction, wear resistance, insulation, and dimensional stability for demanding functional components.

Rule of Thumb

Select materials based on the mechanical, thermal, chemical, and machining requirements of your specific application.

Do not choose a material solely based on cost without considering its machinability and performance.

tips to choose cnc machining materials

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