Typical Characteristics
- Lightweight
- Good machinability
- Good strength-to-weight ratio
- Good corrosion resistance depending on alloy and finish
- Suitable for anodizing
MATERIALS
Metals and Engineering Plastics for Precision Machining
We machine a wide range of metals and engineering plastics for prototypes, functional parts and repeat production.
Aluminum to TitaniumCommon Engineering Metals
POM to PEEKEngineering Plastics
Material Selection SupportBased on Function, Tolerance and Finish
MATERIALS-HERO PLACEHOLDERMetal + Engineering PlasticsFinished machined components—not raw stock
Recommended image ratio: 4:5
Recommended image ratio: 4:5
ALUMINUM
COMMON GRADES
- 6061
- 6082
- 7075
- 2024
Parts We’ve Machined
- Housings
- Brackets
- Fixtures
- Structural Components
- Automation Parts
- Machined Plates
Common Finishes
- Anodizing
- Hard Anodizing
- Bead Blasting
- Polishing
- Painting
- Powder Coating where applicable
Final anodized color and appearance may vary depending on alloy, surface preparation, coating thickness and batch conditions.
ALUMINUM-PARTS PLACEHOLDERSame material, different finished states2–3 machined aluminum parts · 4:5
STAINLESS STEEL & STEEL
STAINLESS-STEEL-PARTSPrecision stainless steel componentsShafts · housings · fittings
01 / CORROSION RESISTANCE
Stainless Steel
30330431617-4PH
Typical Characteristics
Corrosion resistance · Good mechanical strength · Suitable for functional and cosmetic components · Generally more demanding to machine than aluminum
Parts We’ve Machined
Shafts · Housings · Brackets · Fittings · Precision Turned Components · Structural Parts
Common Finishes
Passivation · Polishing · Bead Blasting · Plating where required
STEEL-PARTS PLACEHOLDERTooling and structural componentsFixtures · shafts · machine parts
02 / STRENGTH + WEAR
Steel
Carbon SteelAlloy SteelTool Steel
Typical Characteristics
High strength · Good wear resistance depending on grade and treatment · Suitable for heat treatment · Suitable for tooling, fixtures and structural components
Parts We’ve Machined
Fixtures · Shafts · Tooling Components · Machine Parts · Structural Components
Common Finishes / Treatments
Black Oxide · Plating · Heat Treatment · Grinding · Painting / Coating
SPECIALTY METALS
01 / TI
Titanium
TITANIUM-PARTS
Typical Characteristics
High strength-to-weight ratio · Corrosion resistance · More demanding machining characteristics · Suitable for high-performance mechanical applications
Parts We’ve Machined
Precision Structural Parts · High-Performance Components · Specialty Mechanical Parts
02 / CU
Copper
COPPER-PARTS
Typical Characteristics
High electrical conductivity · High thermal conductivity · Soft material requiring appropriate machining control
Parts We’ve Machined
Electrical Components · Thermal Components · Busbar-Type Machined Parts · Heat Transfer Components
Common Finishes
Polishing · Plating · Nickel Plating where required
03 / BR
Brass
BRASS-PARTS
Typical Characteristics
Excellent machinability · Good corrosion resistance · Good electrical properties · Suitable for turning and Swiss machining
Parts We’ve Machined
Fittings · Connectors · Threaded Components · Bushings · Precision Turned Parts
Common Finishes
Polishing · Nickel Plating · Other Plating where required
ENGINEERING PLASTICS
ENGINEERING-PLASTICS-PARTSMachined functional plastic componentsBlack POM · white PTFE · natural PEEK · clear PC
POM / Acetal
Good dimensional stability · Low friction · Good machinability
Functional mechanical parts, spacers, fixtures, housings and similar componentsPEEK
High temperature resistance · Chemical resistance · Good mechanical performance
Suitable for demanding functional applicationsNylon
Lightweight · Good wear resistance · Suitable for mechanical components and wear parts
Moisture absorption and dimensional stability should be considered.PTFE
Very low friction · Chemical resistance · Suitable for sealing, sliding and low-friction applications
The material is relatively soft, so deformation during machining and measurement must be controlled.PC
Good impact resistance · Transparent grades available
Suitable for covers, housings and functional prototypesABS
Good machinability
Suitable for prototype housings and general functional componentsPlastic machining requires attention to heat generation, clamping force, deformation and dimensional stability. Final tolerance capability depends on material behavior, geometry and feature size.
MATERIAL SELECTION
Lightweight + Good Machinability→Aluminum
High Strength→Steel / 7075 Aluminum / Titanium depending on application
Corrosion Resistance→Stainless Steel / Titanium
Electrical or Thermal Conductivity→Copper / Brass
Low Friction→POM / PTFE
High Temperature Performance→PEEK
Wear Resistance→Steel / Nylon / POM depending on application
Material selection depends on strength, weight, operating temperature, corrosion resistance, dimensional stability, surface finish, production quantity and cost.
Material GradeTemper / HardnessCertification RequirementFinish Requirement
MATERIAL REVIEW / RFQ
Not Sure Which Material to Use?
Send us your drawing and application requirements. We can review manufacturability and help evaluate suitable material options before quotation.
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