METAL MATERIALS
A wide range of metals for CNC machining, with applications in multiple industries: Aluminiums, stainless steels, steels, titanium, brass, bronze, copper, invar and magnesiumALUMINIUM
Aluminum is one of the most commonly used metals in the world because of its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, low cost, and recyclability. We offer the following aluminum alloys:
Our standard aluminum alloy is 6061 T6, a versatile and easy-to-machine metal. It is corrosion-resistant, non-magnetic, and has good weldability. The 6061 and 6082 are the most suitable alloys for anodising.
The 6082 T6 has very similar composition and properties to 6061 T6, with slightly higher tensile strength. It is more used in Europe than the 6061. It is a common material for machining, even though it is difficult to produce thin walls.
The 7075 T6 alloy is a hard, high strength alternative to 6061. Its dominant element is zinc. It is often used for parts in high-stress applications that is why it is also known as aircraft or aerospace aluminum. It is also non-magnetic and compared to other aluminium alloys has lower corrosion resistance and poor weldability.
ALUMINIUM
Aluminum is one of the most commonly used metals in the world because of its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, low cost, and recyclability. We offer the following aluminum alloys:
- Our standard aluminum alloy is 6061 T6, a versatile and easy-to-machine metal. It is corrosion-resistant, non-magnetic, and has good weldability. The 6061 and 6082 are the most suitable alloys for anodising.
- The 6082 T6 has very similar composition and properties to 6061 T6, with slightly higher tensile strength. It is more used in Europe than the 6061. It is a common material for machining, even though it is difficult to produce thin walls.
- The 7075 T6 alloy is a hard, high strength alternative to 6061. Its dominant element is zinc. It is often used for parts in high-stress applications that is why it is also known as aircraft or aerospace aluminum. It is also non-magnetic and compared to other aluminium alloys has lower corrosion resistance and poor weldability.
ALUMINIUM
The 7050 aluminum alloy can be used instead of 7075 when high stress corrosion and cracking resistance is necessary.
2024 alloy is one of the most prominent aluminium alloys. It has good fatigue resistance and strength, excellent toughness at moderate to high strength levels and improved fracture toughness. All these characteristics make it qualified for aerospace and military applications. It has a low corrosion resistance.
5052 aluminum is the easiest aluminum to weld and is exceptionally corrosion resistant against salt spray and salt water so is suitable for marine applications. It is easy to form, can be welded and is also non-magnetic. It is very good for sheet metal parts.
ALUMINIUM
- The 7050 aluminum alloy can be used instead of 7075 when high stress corrosion and cracking resistance is necessary.
- 2024 alloy is one of the most prominent aluminium alloys. It has good fatigue resistance and strength, excellent toughness at moderate to high strength levels and improved fracture toughness. All these characteristics make it qualified for aerospace and military applications. It has a low corrosion resistance.
- 5052 aluminum is the easiest aluminum to weld and is exceptionally corrosion resistant against salt spray and salt water so is suitable for marine applications. It is easy to form, can be welded and is also non-magnetic. It is very good for sheet metal parts.
STAINLESS STEEL
Stainless steel is highly resistant to corrosion and rust, making it suitable for situations where a part may be exposed to the elements for a long period of time. Stainless steel is also fairly malleable and ductile. We offer the following stainless steel alloys:
The 300 series family (303, 304 and 316) are austenitic stainless steels and are the most widely produced grades worldwide. These grades are known for their high corrosion resistance and high strength across wide temperature ranges. They are not heat-treatable except by cold working, and are non-magnetic.
400 series (416 and 440C) are the martensitic family and not as common as austenitic grades. They are extremely strong and tough due to higher carbon content, but more susceptible to corrosion in certain environments. They can be heat-treated to greatly increase their hardness and are magnetic. They have poor weldability.
17-4 PH Stainless Steel (SAE grade 630) is a high-strength, highly corrosion-resistant material that maintains its durability up to 600ºC. The PH in its name stands for precipitation-hardened, a type of treatment it undergoes to increase yield strength. It is magnetic and heat treatable to a hardness of Rockwell >40.
STAINLESS STEEL
Stainless steel is highly resistant to corrosion and rust, making it suitable for situations where a part may be exposed to the elements for a long period of time. Stainless steel is also fairly malleable and ductile. We offer the following stainless steel alloys:
- The 300 series family (303, 304 and 316) are austenitic stainless steels and are the most widely produced grades worldwide. These grades are known for their high corrosion resistance and high strength across wide temperature ranges. They are not heat-treatable except by cold working, and are non-magnetic.
- 400 series (416 and 440C) are the martensitic family and not as common as austenitic grades. They are extremely strong and tough due to higher carbon content, but more susceptible to corrosion in certain environments. They can be heat-treated to greatly increase their hardness and are magnetic. They have poor weldability.
- 17-4 PH Stainless Steel (SAE grade 630) is a high-strength, highly corrosion-resistant material that maintains its durability up to 600ºC. The PH in its name stands for precipitation-hardened, a type of treatment it undergoes to increase yield strength. It is magnetic and heat treatable to a hardness of Rockwell >40.
MILD STEEL
1018 steel is a mild, low carbon steel that is machinable, weldable and useful where high-strength is not required, such as fixtures and mounting plates. It is magnetic and heat treatable. AISI 1018 mild/low carbon steel has a good balance of ductility, strength and toughness. It has excellent weldability and it is considered the best steel for carburizing parts.
1045 mild steel (C45 and F114) is stronger than low carbon steel 1018 but is still easy to machine. It is heat treatable and can be used for bolts, studs and shafts. It has reasonably good weldability. As a disadvantage, this material has low hardening capabilities.
MILD STEEL
- 1018 steel is a mild, low carbon steel that is machinable, weldable and useful where high-strength is not required, such as fixtures and mounting plates. It is magnetic and heat treatable. AISI 1018 mild/low carbon steel has a good balance of ductility, strength and toughness. It has excellent weldability and it is considered the best steel for carburizing parts.
- 1045 mild steel (C45 and F114) is stronger than low carbon steel 1018 but is still easy to machine. It is heat treatable and can be used for bolts, studs and shafts. It has reasonably good weldability. As a disadvantage, this material has low hardening capabilities.
ALLOY STEEL
4140 alloy steel (42CrMo4) is low alloy steel with chromium and molybdenum content ensuring reasonable strength. It is generally harder and stronger than carbon steel. Additionally, it provides high impact resistance, fatigue strength, and torsional strength, which makes 4140 a great choice for drive shafts, axles, and torsion bars. In terms of hardening, 4140 can be hardened using a variety of methods such as cold working, or heating and quenching. Moreover it has good atmospheric corrosion resistance.
4340 Alloy Steel (30CrNiMo8) is a medium carbon, low alloy steel that is highly useful in environments involving extreme impact, heat, and wear.
ALLOY STEEL
- 4140 alloy steel (42CrMo4) is low alloy steel with chromium and molybdenum content ensuring reasonable strength. It is generally harder and stronger than carbon steel. Additionally, it provides high impact resistance, fatigue strength, and torsional strength, which makes 4140 a great choice for drive shafts, axles, and torsion bars. In terms of hardening, 4140 can be hardened using a variety of methods such as cold working, or heating and quenching. Moreover it has good atmospheric corrosion resistance.
- 4340 Alloy Steel (30CrNiMo8) is a medium carbon, low alloy steel that is highly useful in environments involving extreme impact, heat, and wear.
TOOL STEEL
Tool steels are metal alloys with exceptionally high hardness, stiffness and abrasion resistance. Suitable for manufacturing industrial tools.
AISI A3, is a carbon steel in the Air Hardening Tool Steel category. It is high quality cold work steel that can be oil quenched and tempered. After annealing it can reach a hardness of 250HB.
TOOL STEEL
Tool steels are metal alloys with exceptionally high hardness, stiffness and abrasion resistance. Suitable for manufacturing industrial tools.
- AISI A3, is a carbon steel in the Air Hardening Tool Steel category. It is high quality cold work steel that can be oil quenched and tempered. After annealing it can reach a hardness of 250HB.
TITANIUM
Titanium is a metal with excellent strength-to-weight ratio, low thermal expansion and high corrosion resistance that is sterilizable and biocompatible.
Titanium Grade 5 (Ti6Al4V) is the strongest titanium alloy with good corrosion resistance and the ability to be welded. Titanium may be selected over other materials such as steel due to its ability to withstand high and subzero temperatures. It is a material difficult to machine.
Common use cases include aerospace fasteners, turbine blades, engine components, sports equipment, marine applications and the medical industry.
TITANIUM
Titanium is a metal with excellent strength-to-weight ratio, low thermal expansion and high corrosion resistance that is sterilizable and biocompatible.
- Titanium Grade 5 (Ti6Al4V) is the strongest titanium alloy with good corrosion resistance and the ability to be welded. Titanium may be selected over other materials such as steel due to its ability to withstand high and subzero temperatures. It is a material difficult to machine. Common use include aerospace fasteners, turbine blades, engine components, sports equipment, marine applications and the medical industry.
BRASS
360 Brass has an excellent machinability that comes with minimal tool wear. It has low friction, excellent electrical conductivity and a golden appearance. It is non magnetic and it is ideal for applications that require low friction.
It is commonly used for a variety of parts such as gears, lock components, pipe fittings, and ornamental applications.
BRASS
360 Brass has an excellent machinability that comes with minimal tool wear. It has low friction, excellent electrical conductivity and a golden appearance. It is non magnetic and it is ideal for applications that require low friction.
It is commonly used for a variety of parts such as gears, lock components, pipe fittings, and ornamental applications.
BRONZE
932 Bronze is a high strength alloy with good wear and corrosion resistance due to its tin, iron, and zinc content. It is most commonly used for bearings, bushings, and thrust washers. And for general mechanical applications such as pumps, valves, parts affected by high friction, wear or pressures.
It has a shiny reddish-brown finish (slightly darker than Copper), which will vary slightly based on the specified surface finish.
BRONZE
932 Bronze is a high strength alloy with good wear and corrosion resistance due to its tin, iron, and zinc content. It is most commonly used for bearings, bushings, and thrust washers. And for general mechanical applications such as pumps, valves, parts affected by high friction, wear or pressures.
It has a shiny reddish-brown finish (slightly darker than Copper), which will vary slightly based on the specified surface finish.
COPPER
101 and 110 copper alloys offer excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, which make them natural choices for bus bars, wire connectors, and other electrical applications.It is oxygen free, has good corrosion resistance and it is ductile and malleable.
While 101 offers higher conductivity due to its purity , 110 is generally easier to machine and thus more cost-effective. Copper has a shiny reddish-orange finish, which varies slightly based on the surface finish method.
COPPER
101 and 110 copper alloys offer excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, which make them natural choices for bus bars, wire connectors, and other electrical applications.It is oxygen free, has good corrosion resistance and it is ductile and malleable.
While 101 offers higher conductivity due to its purity , 110 is generally easier to machine and thus more cost-effective. Copper has a shiny reddish-orange finish, which varies slightly based on the surface finish method.
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MAGNESIUM
Magnesium is the lightest structural metal with high strength to weight ratio.
Magnesium AZ31B is a light weight alloy with very good machinability. It is usually anodised to improve its corrosion resistance. It is used as an alternative to aluminium alloys as it has high strength to weight ratio.
MAGNESIUM
Magnesium is the lightest structural metal with high strength to weight ratio.
Magnesium AZ31B is a light weight alloy with very good machinability. It is usually anodised to improve its corrosion resistance. It is used as an alternative to aluminium alloys as it has high strength to weight ratio.