Materials We Machine
From aluminum and brass to stainless steel, tool steel, titanium, and engineering plastics, we understand how different materials affect tooling, tolerances, surface finish, and production consistency.
We do more than simply machine a wide range of materials. Our focus is on turning material characteristics into stable dimensions, consistent quality, and reliable repeat production.
Aluminum
6061, 6063, 7075
Aluminum is one of the materials we machine most frequently for production parts. We work with grades such as 6061, 6063, and 7075 for turned, milled, and 5-axis components.
With years of experience machining aluminum, we understand how material condition, wall thickness, cutting strategy, and surface preparation can affect dimensional stability and final appearance.
We also have extensive experience coordinating anodizing, hard anodizing, sandblasting, and other finishes for aluminum parts, from new product development to stable repeat production.
Stainless Steel
303 · 304 · 316 · 410 · 420 · 430 · 440C
Stainless steel is widely used for production parts that require corrosion resistance, strength, and durability. We regularly machine grades such as 303, 304, 316, 410, 420, 430, and 440C for turned, milled, and mill-turn components.
Different stainless grades behave very differently during machining. Material toughness, work hardening, tool wear, heat generation, and burr control can all affect dimensional stability and surface quality.
With experience across both austenitic and harder stainless grades, we focus on stable cutting conditions, controlled tool wear, clean edges, and consistent dimensions throughout repeat production.
Steel & Tool Steel
1018 · 1045 · 4140 · 4340 · D2
Steel is widely used for production parts that require strength, wear resistance, and long service life. We machine carbon steel, alloy steel, and tool steel grades such as 1018, 1045, 4140, 4340, and D2 for turned, milled, and mill-turn components.
For many steel parts, machining is only one part of the process. Heat treatment, hardness requirements, and the sequence between machining and hardening can directly affect distortion, final dimensions, and surface condition.
With experience coordinating machining and heat treatment, we consider these factors from the beginning of production to help maintain dimensional accuracy, stable quality, and reliable repeat production.
Engineering Plastics
POM · Delrin® · PTFE · PE · Nylon · ABS
Engineering plastics are widely used for parts that require low weight, low friction, chemical resistance, insulation, or reduced wear. We machine POM, PTFE, PE, nylon, ABS, and other plastics for turned, milled, and mill-turn components.
Unlike metals, plastics can react strongly to heat, clamping pressure, tool condition, and internal stress. These factors may lead to deformation, burrs, poor surface finish, or dimensional changes after machining.
For these materials, we pay close attention to cutting conditions, part support, heat control, and deburring to maintain clean features, stable dimensions, and consistent quality in repeat production.
Brass
C36000, H59-1
Brass is well suited for precision production parts because of its excellent machinability, stable cutting performance, and good surface finish. We regularly machine grades such as C36000, H59-1, and HPb59-1 for turned, milled, and mill-turn components.
For fittings, connectors, threaded parts, and other mating components, thread quality, bore size, sealing surfaces, and burr control are often just as important as the basic dimensional tolerance.
By combining efficient machining with careful inspection of critical features, we aim to maintain consistent fit, clean surfaces, and reliable quality across repeat production batches.
Copper
Copper offers excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, but its softness and high thermal conductivity can make it more challenging to machine than brass or aluminum.
We machine grades such as C11000 and C14500 for turned, milled, and mill-turn components. During machining, burr control, tool condition, heat management, and surface quality are especially important, particularly on threads, small holes, and mating features.
We focus on maintaining clean edges, stable dimensions, and consistent surface quality so copper parts remain reliable from development through repeat production.
Titanium
Grade 2 · Grade 5
Titanium combines high strength, low weight, and excellent corrosion resistance, making it a strong choice for demanding production parts. We machine Grade 2, Grade 5, and other titanium grades for turned, milled, and complex components.
Titanium does not dissipate cutting heat easily, so heat tends to stay concentrated around the cutting edge. Tool wear, cutting speed, chip control, and part rigidity therefore have a major effect on dimensional accuracy and surface quality.
For titanium parts, we use controlled cutting conditions and stable machining methods to reduce heat and tool wear while maintaining consistent dimensions, clean features, and reliable part quality.