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Spanish CNC Machining Materials | Substrates for Milling & Turning Applications
In industrial CNC machining, metals, plastics and composite materials are only some of the options used. Precise CNC machining is used to make these materials into parts that fit the complicated designs required in many industrial sectors.
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What Can be CNC machined
CNC Machining Materials Classification
With many years of completed CNC machining jobs, ZCmould understands how to handle CNC materials in different conditions. We have sorted our CNC-based materials into clear groups so that our customers find them easier to select. Our capability as a reliable guide for direction comes from our expertise in material properties, built over a long period by similar projects.
CNC Machining Materials Comparison Chart
| Material | Density(g/m³) | Tensile Strength(Mpa) | Yield Strength(Mpa) | Hardness(HB) | Machinability | Applications | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Aluminum 6061
|
2.7 |
276
|
241 |
95
|
Excellent
|
General-purpose, structural parts, jigs, fixtures
|
|
|
Aluminum 7075 |
2.8 |
572 |
503 |
150 |
Good |
High-strength parts, aerospace applications
|
|
|
Brass |
8.5 |
345-550
|
75-450
|
90-140
|
Excellent
|
Decorative parts, fittings, hardware
|
|
|
Copper |
8.9 |
220 |
70 |
100 |
Excellent
|
Electrical components, heat exchangers
|
|
|
Mild Steel
|
7.85
|
400-550
|
250
|
120
|
Good |
General fabrication, structural components
|
|
|
Stainless Steel (304)
|
8.0
|
515
|
215
|
200 |
Moderate
|
Food-grade parts, chemical resistance, marine applications
|
|
|
Stainless Steel (316)
|
8.0 |
535 |
205
|
210
|
Moderate
|
High temperature and corrosion resistance
|
|
|
Tool Steel
|
7.8 – 8.5
|
600-3000
|
400-2500
|
400-700
|
Fair
|
Molds, dies, cutting tools
|
|
|
Inconel (Nickel Alloy)
|
8.8
|
758
|
483
|
230
|
Difficult
|
High-temperature applications, corrosion resistance
|
|
|
Titanium
|
4.5
|
950 |
880 |
36 HRC
|
Difficult
|
Aerospace parts, medical implants, high-performance applications
|
|
|
ABS |
1.05 |
40-50
|
40 |
75R |
Excellent |
Prototypes, enclosures, consumer goods
|
|
|
PMMA |
1.18 |
70 |
70 |
M70 |
Excellent |
Signs, displays, optical parts
|
|
|
POM |
1.42 |
63 |
63 |
R120 |
Excellent |
Bushings, gears, precision parts
|
|
|
PC |
1.2 |
PC |
60-70
|
60-70
|
M70 |
Excellent |
Impact-resistant parts, safety shields, enclosures
|