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\n \"CNC\n <\/div>\n\n
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CNC Machining Materials<\/h1>\n

\n A wide range of materials for CNC machining, with applications in multiple industries. Ideal\n for both one-off prototypes and end-use custom parts.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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ABS<\/div>\n
Nylon 6<\/div>\n
Polycarbonate (PC)<\/div>\n
PMMA (Acrylic)<\/div>\n
PP Copolymer<\/div>\n
PVC<\/div>\n
Aluminum 6061-T651\/T6<\/div>\n
Brass C260<\/div>\n
Copper C101<\/div>\n
Stainless Steel 303<\/div>\n
Stainless Steel 304<\/div>\n
Stainless Steel 316<\/div>\n
Steel Alloy 4140<\/div>\n
Titanium<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"ABS\"\n\n <\/div>\n
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ABS<\/h3>\n

\n ABS is a low-cost engineering plastic that is easy to machine. ABS is an ideal\n material for structural applications when impact resistance, strength, and stiffness\n are required. It\u2019s widely used for pre-production prototypes since it has excellent\n dimensional stability and is easy to paint and glue.\n <\/p>\n

Strength \/Cost Effective\/ Stiffness<\/p>\n

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Tensile Strength:6,000 PSI<\/div>\n
Impact Strength:7.7 ft-lbs\/in<\/div>\n
Heat Deflection:201 \u00b0F<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"Nylon\n <\/div>\n
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Nylon 6<\/h3>\n

\n Nylon offers extremely good wear resistance, high tensile strength, and high modulus\n of elasticity, making it a great option in applications such as bearings, gears, and\n sprockets.\n <\/p>\n

Strength \/Wear Resistance<\/p>\n

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Tensile Strength:10,000 PSI<\/div>\n
Impact Strength:0.7 ft-lbs\/in<\/div>\n
Heat Deflection:400 \u00b0F<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"Polycarbonate\n <\/div>\n
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Polycarbonate (PC)<\/h3>\n

\n Polycarbonate is an engineering plastic that offers excellent dimensional stability\n over a wide range of service temperatures. It is commonly used for structural\n applications when clarity and impact strength are essential. It can also be used in\n a wide range of electrical applications since it has a low moisture absorption, good\n insulating properties, and an excellent flammability rating.\n <\/p>\n

\n Flame Resistance\/ Stiffness\/ Moisture Resistance\n <\/p>\n

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Tensile Strength:8,000 PSI<\/div>\n
Impact Strength:1.7 ft-lbs\/in<\/div>\n
Heat Deflection:280 \u00b0F<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"PMMA\n <\/div>\n
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PMMA (Acrylic)<\/h3>\n

\n Polymethyl methacrylate is a hard material sometimes referred to as Plexiglas and\n acrylic. It is often used as a lighter, shatter-resistant alternative to glass for\n its transparent appearance.\n <\/p>\n

Transparent\/ UV Resistance<\/p>\n

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Tensile Strength:8,038 PSI<\/div>\n
Impact Strength:0.4-0.5 ft-lbs\/in<\/div>\n
Heat Deflection:264 \u00b0F<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"PP\n <\/div>\n
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PP Copolymer<\/h3>\n

\n Polypropylene (PP) Copolymer is a common thermoplastic often used for its\n versatility. It is easy to fabricate, will not crack with vibration or wear, and can\n also be used in applications that require chemical resistance and\/or FDA compliance.\n <\/p>\n

Cost Effective\/ Impact Resistance<\/p>\n

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Tensile Strength:4,814 PSI<\/div>\n
Impact Strength:7.8 ft-lbs\/in<\/div>\n
Heat Deflection:173 \u00b0F<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"PVC\"\n\n <\/div>\n
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PVC<\/h3>\n

\n Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is an extremely versatile polymer and used widely across\n many industries due to its exceptional corrosion resistance, high strength-to-weight\n ratio, and cost efficiency.\n <\/p>\n

\n Corrosion Resistance \/Cost Effective\/ Machinability\n <\/p>\n

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Tensile Strength:7,500 PSI<\/div>\n
Impact Strength:1 ft-lbs\/in<\/div>\n
Heat Deflection:179 \u00b0F<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"Aluminum\n <\/div>\n
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Aluminum 6061-T651\/T6<\/h3>\n

\n Aluminum 6061 is a versatile and widely used alloy renowned for its excellent\n mechanical properties and weldability. The “T6” and “T651” designations refer to\n specific tempering processes that enhance its strength and stress relief\n capabilities. Both variations of Aluminum 6061 are highly sought after in industries\n such as aerospace, automotive, marine, and general manufacturing due to their\n combination of strength, machinability, and corrosion resistance.\n <\/p>\n

Corrosion Resistance \/Cost Effective<\/p>\n

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Tensile Strength:45 ksi<\/div>\n
Elongation:17%<\/div>\n
Hardness:95 HB<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"Brass\n <\/div>\n
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Brass C260<\/h3>\n

\n Brass is an alloy consisting of both copper and zinc. The gold material is weather\n and corrosion resistant with tensile strength like mild steel. It is also an easy to\n machine material, so feed rates can remain high and coolant need is minimal. Brass\n C260, or cartridge brass, contains 70 percent copper and 30 percent zinc. The brass\n alloy has high ductility and is considered the most general purpose of all brass\n alloys.\n <\/p>\n

Corrosion \/Resistance Ductility<\/p>\n

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Tensile Strength:62 ksi<\/div>\n
Elongation:30%<\/div>\n
Hardness:70 HRB<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"Copper\n <\/div>\n
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Copper C101<\/h3>\n

\n Copper C101 is also known as HC or high conductivity copper. It has a nominal\n conductivity of 100% and has high thermal conductivity making it a popular choice\n for all types of electrical components and conductors. It also offers high ductility\n and impact strength, making it a versatile and useful material.\n <\/p>\n

\n Corrosion Resistance \/High Conductivity \/Ductility\n <\/p>\n

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Tensile Strength:41 ksi<\/div>\n
Elongation:14%<\/div>\n
Hardness:40 HRB<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"Stainless\n <\/div>\n
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Stainless Steel 303<\/h3>\n

\n Stainless steel 303 is well suited fora wide range of applications due to its\n excellent machinability and outstanding uniformity. SS 303 was designed to exhibit\n improved machinability while maintaining high corrosion and oxidation resistance. It\n is a non-magnetic austenitic stainless steel which does not harden with heat\n treatment.\n <\/p>\n

\n Corrosion Resistance \/Weldability\/ Ductility\n <\/p>\n

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Tensile Strength:75-90 ksi<\/div>\n
Elongation:35-50%<\/div>\n
Hardness:228 HB<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"Stainless\n <\/div>\n
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Stainless Steel 304<\/h3>\n

\n Stainless 304 is the most common stainless steel. The steel contains both chromium\n and nickel metals as the main non-iron constituents. It has good resistance to\n oxidation, corrosion, and provides superior part surface quality.\n <\/p>\n

\n Corrosion Resistance\/ Machinability \/Ductility\n <\/p>\n

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Tensile Strength:99 ksi<\/div>\n
Elongation:52%<\/div>\n
Hardness:85 HRB<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"Stainless\n <\/div>\n
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Stainless Steel 316<\/h3>\n

\n Stainless steel 316 offers good machinability and outstanding uniformity. This\n material offers faster machining speeds, longer tool life, and improved part quality\n at a lower total cost.\n <\/p>\n

\n Corrosion Resistance\/ Machinability \/Cost Effective\n <\/p>\n

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Tensile Strength:85 ksi<\/div>\n
Elongation:56%<\/div>\n
Hardness:81 HRB<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"Steel\n <\/div>\n
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Steel Alloy 4140<\/h3>\n

\n Steel Alloy 4140 is a low alloy steel containing chromium, molybdenum, and\n manganese. It is widely used across numerous industries and is an excellent material\n choice for machining due to its toughness, high fatigue strength, and abrasion and\n impact resistance.\n <\/p>\n

\n Toughness\/ Impact Resistance\/ Fatigue Resistance\n <\/p>\n

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Tensile Strength:95 ksi<\/div>\n
Elongation:26%<\/div>\n
Hardness:92 HRB<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"Titanium\"\n\n <\/div>\n
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Titanium<\/h3>\n

\n Titanium is extremely strong and boasts a high strength-to-weight ratio. It also has\n excellent corrosion resistance, high operating temperatures (up to 1,000\u00b0F) and is\n nontoxic. Another key is its low thermal expansion and high melting point that is\n roughly 3,000\u00b0 F. Machining titanium will be more costly than other metals such as\n aluminum.\n <\/p>\n

\n Corrosion Resistance\/ Strength \/Heat Resistance\n <\/p>\n

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Tensile Strength:138 ksi<\/div>\n
Elongation:14%<\/div>\n
Hardness:36 HRC<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"CNC Machining Materials A wide range of materials for C […]","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":421,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-440","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.qsybp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/440","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.qsybp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.qsybp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.qsybp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.qsybp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=440"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/test.qsybp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/440\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.qsybp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/421"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.qsybp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=440"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}