MATERIALS
Materials for Custom Metal Parts
Explore commonly specified metals for CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication and custom manufacturing applications.
ALUMINUM
Lightweight, Machinable and Versatile
Aluminum combines low weight, corrosion resistance and good machinability, making it a widely used material for precision components, equipment and structural applications.
Aluminum 6061
A versatile general-purpose aluminum alloy with good machinability, corrosion resistance and strength.
Typical applications:
Brackets, housings, fixtures, frames and general industrial components.
Aluminum 7075
A high-strength aluminum alloy used where strength-to-weight performance is important.
Typical applications:
Aerospace components, high-load structural parts and performance applications.
Aluminum 5052
A corrosion-resistant and highly formable aluminum alloy commonly used in sheet metal fabrication.
Typical applications:
Enclosures, panels, covers and formed sheet metal parts.
STAINLESS STEEL
Corrosion Resistance for Demanding Applications
Stainless Steel 304
A widely used stainless steel offering good corrosion resistance and general-purpose performance.
Applications:
Equipment components, brackets, enclosures and industrial parts.
Stainless Steel 316
Enhanced corrosion resistance, particularly for marine, chemical and demanding environments.
Applications:
Marine equipment, chemical processing and corrosion-sensitive applications.
17-4 PH
A precipitation-hardening stainless steel combining high strength with corrosion resistance.
Applications:
Aerospace, energy and high-strength precision components.
CARBON & ALLOY STEEL
Strength and Durability
1018 Steel
A low-carbon steel offering good machinability, weldability and cost efficiency.
Applications:
Shafts, fixtures, brackets and general mechanical components.
4140 Alloy Steel
A chromium-molybdenum alloy steel offering higher strength, toughness and wear resistance.
Applications:
Shafts, gears, tooling and heavily loaded mechanical components.
4340 Alloy Steel
A high-strength alloy steel used for demanding structural and mechanical applications.
Applications:
High-load components, aerospace parts and demanding machinery.
SPECIALTY METALS
Materials for Specialized Requirements
Titanium Grade 5
High strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance for demanding applications.
Typical applications:
Aerospace, performance equipment and specialized components.
Copper C110
High electrical and thermal conductivity for electrical and thermal applications.
Typical applications:
Busbars, electrical components and heat-transfer parts.
Brass C360
Excellent machinability with good corrosion resistance and appearance.
Typical applications:
Fittings, connectors, valves and precision turned components.
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