Materials for CNC MACHINING
METALS
Aluminum
Aluminum is a lightweight, corrosion-resistant metal favored for its excellent machinability and strength-to-weight ratio. It’s widely used in aerospace, automotive, and consumer goods industries.
- 6061 Aluminum
- 7075 Aluminum
Steel
Steel is a durable metal available in various grades, making it versatile for CNC milling. It’s commonly used in machinery, tools, and automotive parts.
- Stainless Steel
- Tool Steel
Brass
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, known for excellent machinability and corrosion resistance. It’s commonly used in electrical fittings and decorative applications.
- Free-Cutting Brass
- Architectural Brass
Titanium
Titanium is a lightweight, high-strength metal with exceptional corrosion resistance, ideal for aerospace and medical applications.
- Grade 5 Titanium (Ti-6Al-4V)
- Grade 2 Titanium
Copper
Copper is highly conductive and malleable, making it ideal for electrical applications and heat exchangers.
- Electrolytic Copper
- Copper Alloys
Nickel Alloys
Nickel alloys are known for heat and corrosion resistance, suitable for high-performance applications in aerospace and chemical industries.
- Inconel
- Monel
PLASTICS
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
ABS is a versatile thermoplastic known for its impact resistance and toughness. Commonly used in consumer goods, automotive parts, and electronic housings.
Subtypes:
- Standard ABS
- Flame-Retardant ABS
- High-Impact ABS
Polypropylene
Polypropylene is a lightweight, chemical-resistant thermoplastic that exhibits excellent fatigue resistance. It is widely used in packaging, automotive components, and household goods.
Subtypes:
- Homopolymer PP
- Copolymer PP
- Random Copolymer PP
Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate is a high-performance plastic known for its exceptional impact resistance and optical clarity. It is often used in applications like eyewear lenses, safety shields, and automotive parts.
Subtypes:
- Standard PC
- High-Heat PC
- UV-Stabilized PC
Polyoxymethylene (Acetal)
POM, also known as Acetal, is a strong thermoplastic with excellent dimensional stability and low friction properties. It is commonly used in precision parts, gears, and bearings.
Subtypes:
- Homopolymer POM
- Copolymer POM
Polyvinyl Chloride
PVC is a versatile thermoplastic that is resistant to weathering and chemicals. It is widely used in construction, pipes, and electrical cable insulation.
Subtypes:
- Rigid PVC
- Flexible PVC
- CPVC (Chlorinated PVC)
Polyethylene Terephthalate
PET is a strong, heat-resistant thermoplastic commonly used for packaging and textiles. It offers excellent clarity and is often used for bottles and containers.
Subtypes:
- Standard PET
- PETG (Glycol-Modified PET)
Nylon 6/6
Nylon 6/6 is a specific type of nylon with excellent strength and heat resistance. It is commonly used in applications requiring durability, such as automotive parts and industrial components.
Subtypes:
- Glass-Filled Nylon 6/6
- Flame-Retardant Nylon 6/6
Glycol-Modified Polyethylene Terephthalate
PETG is a clear thermoplastic known for its impact resistance and ease of processing. It is commonly used in packaging, medical devices, and signage.
Subtypes:
- Standard PETG
- High-Clarity PETG
Materials for MACHINES TOOLS
METALS
Aluminum
Aluminum is a lightweight, corrosion-resistant metal favored for its excellent machinability and strength-to-weight ratio. It’s widely used in aerospace, automotive, and consumer goods industries.
- 6061 Aluminum
- 7075 Aluminum
Steel
Steel is a durable metal available in various grades, making it versatile for CNC milling. It’s commonly used in machinery, tools, and automotive parts.
- Stainless Steel
- Tool Steel
Brass
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, known for excellent machinability and corrosion resistance. It’s commonly used in electrical fittings and decorative applications.
- Free-Cutting Brass
- Architectural Brass
Titanium
Titanium is a lightweight, high-strength metal with exceptional corrosion resistance, ideal for aerospace and medical applications.
- Grade 5 Titanium (Ti-6Al-4V)
- Grade 2 Titanium
Copper
Copper is highly conductive and malleable, making it ideal for electrical applications and heat exchangers.
- Electrolytic Copper
- Copper Alloys
Nickel Alloys
Nickel alloys are known for heat and corrosion resistance, suitable for high-performance applications in aerospace and chemical industries.
- Inconel
- Monel
PLASTICS
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
ABS is a versatile thermoplastic known for its impact resistance and toughness. Commonly used in consumer goods, automotive parts, and electronic housings.
Subtypes:
- Standard ABS
- Flame-Retardant ABS
- High-Impact ABS
Polypropylene
Polypropylene is a lightweight, chemical-resistant thermoplastic that exhibits excellent fatigue resistance. It is widely used in packaging, automotive components, and household goods.
Subtypes:
- Homopolymer PP
- Copolymer PP
- Random Copolymer PP
Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate is a high-performance plastic known for its exceptional impact resistance and optical clarity. It is often used in applications like eyewear lenses, safety shields, and automotive parts.
Subtypes:
- Standard PC
- High-Heat PC
- UV-Stabilized PC
Polyoxymethylene (Acetal)
POM, also known as Acetal, is a strong thermoplastic with excellent dimensional stability and low friction properties. It is commonly used in precision parts, gears, and bearings.
Subtypes:
- Homopolymer POM
- Copolymer POM
Polyvinyl Chloride
PVC is a versatile thermoplastic that is resistant to weathering and chemicals. It is widely used in construction, pipes, and electrical cable insulation.
Subtypes:
- Rigid PVC
- Flexible PVC
- CPVC (Chlorinated PVC)
Polyethylene Terephthalate
PET is a strong, heat-resistant thermoplastic commonly used for packaging and textiles. It offers excellent clarity and is often used for bottles and containers.
Subtypes:
- Standard PET
- PETG (Glycol-Modified PET)
Nylon 6/6
Nylon 6/6 is a specific type of nylon with excellent strength and heat resistance. It is commonly used in applications requiring durability, such as automotive parts and industrial components.
Subtypes:
- Glass-Filled Nylon 6/6
- Flame-Retardant Nylon 6/6
Glycol-Modified Polyethylene Terephthalate
PETG is a clear thermoplastic known for its impact resistance and ease of processing. It is commonly used in packaging, medical devices, and signage.
Subtypes:
- Standard PETG
- High-Clarity PETG
