MATERIALS / CNC MACHINING
Weight. Load. Exposure. Finish.
Start with what your component needs to do.
Al
Aluminum
SS
Stainless steel
Fe
Carbon & alloy steel
Cu
Brass & copper
Ti
Titanium
P
Engineering plastics
THE MATERIAL LIBRARY
Have a grade on your drawing? Send it with the required condition.
Availability and suitability are reviewed with your part.
01 / ALUMINUM
HOUSINGS · COVERS · LIGHTWEIGHT STRUCTURES
Start here when component weight, machining geometry and the finished appearance all matter.
GRADES TO DISCUSS
INCLUDE IN YOUR SPECIFICATION
Specify the alloy and temper together. Include visible faces and anodizing requirements.
02 / STAINLESS STEEL
EXPOSED COMPONENTS · HARDWARE · FITTINGS
For components where the operating environment and corrosion requirements shape the material decision.
GRADES TO DISCUSS
INCLUDE IN YOUR SPECIFICATION
Define exposure conditions, grade and required condition. Mark passivation and surface requirements.
03 / CARBON & ALLOY STEEL
SHAFTS · FIXTURES · LOADED COMPONENTS
For mechanical components where loading, wear and material condition need to be considered together.
GRADES TO DISCUSS
INCLUDE IN YOUR SPECIFICATION
Include heat-treatment condition, hardness requirements and the final protective finish.
04 / BRASS & COPPER
CONTACTS · CONNECTORS · THERMAL COMPONENTS
A starting point for parts with electrical, thermal or connector-related requirements.
GRADES TO DISCUSS
INCLUDE IN YOUR SPECIFICATION
Name the exact alloy. Include conductivity requirements where relevant, plus plating and contact surfaces.
05 / TITANIUM
HIGH STRENGTH · LOW WEIGHT · DEMANDING ENVIRONMENTS
When strength-to-weight, corrosion resistance and application constraints push beyond common aluminum or steel grades.
GRADES TO DISCUSS
INCLUDE IN YOUR SPECIFICATION
State the grade and condition. Include critical tolerances, surface requirements and any documentation needs.
05 / ENGINEERING PLASTICS
INSULATORS · GUIDES · LOW-WEIGHT COMPONENTS
For non-metal components where insulation, sliding contact or chemical exposure influences the specification.
GRADES TO DISCUSS
INCLUDE IN YOUR SPECIFICATION
Define polymer grade, fillers and operating conditions. Consider moisture, temperature and dimensional stability.
BEYOND THE ALLOY NAME
Give the material specification the same attention as the geometry.
01
Temperature, loading, contact media and the environment around the part.
02
Temper, heat treatment, hardness or polymer fillers specified for the application.
03
Coating, plating, appearance and protected mating or contact areas.
04
Required material records, traceability and specified acceptance criteria.
MATERIAL QUESTIONS
Grade, condition, finish and what to send with the drawing.
Send the drawing with the alloy or polymer grade and required condition. Availability and suitability are reviewed against geometry, quantity and finish requirements before quotation.
Describe the application: weight targets, loading, exposure, temperature and mating parts. We can discuss candidate families and what to lock on the revision.
Yes when it affects strength, machinability or final use. Include temper, hardness or heat-treatment condition with the grade so the machining and inspection scope stay clear.
Often. Anodizing, plating, passivation and coatings depend on the base material and protected faces. State finish requirements with the material callout.
YOUR MATERIAL. YOUR APPLICATION.
Send the drawing and material requirement. If the grade is still open, describe the application and operating conditions.
01
Your part
Drawing revision, quantity and critical features.
02
Your material
Grade, condition and any approved alternatives.
03
Your surface
Finish, cosmetic faces and documentation needs.
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