Materials
Material Capability
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We work with stainless, nickel, cobalt, inconel, nitinol, and other demanding alloys used in aerospace, medical, energy, and high-performance industrial applications.
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We don’t just understand machining, we understand it at the material level. By knowing how each alloy behaves under real conditions, we tailor our approach to your specific application, delivering precision, consistency, and performance where it matters most.
Material Reference
These are just some of the many materials we have experience machining.
Material
Acetal
Overview
Rigid engineering thermoplastic valued for dimensional stability, low moisture absorption, and clean machinability.
Machinability
Very High (≈ 80–95%)
Strength Range
Tensile: 9–11 ksi
Yield: 8–10 ksi
Yield: 8–10 ksi
Common Applications
Communications insulators, medical fixtures, energy system wear components
Common Types
Homopolymer, Copolymer, FDA grades, bearing grades
Material
Aluminum
Overview
Lightweight, highly machinable material with good corrosion resistance and excellent strength-to-weight ratio.
Machinability
High (≈ 70–90%)
Strength Range
Tensile: 30–90 ksi
Yield: 20–75 ksi
Yield: 20–75 ksi
Common Applications
Aerospace structures, communications housings, energy components
Common Types
2011, 2024, 6061, 7075
Material
Brass
Overview
Copper-zinc alloy family known for excellent machinability, corrosion resistance, and stable finishing characteristics.
Machinability
Very High (≈ 85–100%)
Strength Range
Tensile: 45–75 ksi
Yield: 15–55 ksi
Yield: 15–55 ksi
Common Applications
Communications connectors, energy fittings, precision components
Common Types
360, 260, 353, 464 naval brass
Material
Bronze
Overview
Wear-resistant copper alloy family used where bearing performance, corrosion resistance, and durability are important.
Machinability
Moderate to High (≈ 50–80%)
Strength Range
Tensile: 35–95 ksi
Yield: 15–65 ksi
Yield: 15–65 ksi
Common Applications
Energy bushings, aerospace wear parts, communications hardware
Common Types
932 bearing bronze, aluminum bronze, phosphor bronze, silicon bronze
Material
Copper
Overview
High-conductivity material suited for electrical, thermal, and corrosion-sensitive applications.
Machinability
Moderate to High (≈ 20–85%)
Strength Range
Tensile: 30–75 ksi
Yield: 10–65 ksi
Yield: 10–65 ksi
Common Applications
Communications contacts, energy conductors, thermal management components
Common Types
C101, C110, tellurium copper, copper beryllium, C95510
Material
Hastelloy
Overview
Nickel-based corrosion-resistant alloy family built for severe chemical and high-temperature environments.
Machinability
Low (≈ 15–25%)
Strength Range
Tensile: 100–155 ksi
Yield: 40–80 ksi
Yield: 40–80 ksi
Common Applications
Energy systems, nuclear service hardware, aggressive-process components
Common Types
B2, C-276, Hastelloy X
Material
Inconel
Overview
Nickel-based superalloy engineered for extreme heat, oxidation resistance, and high strength.
Machinability
Low (≈ 10–20%)
Strength Range
Tensile: 120–220 ksi
Yield: 60–180 ksi
Yield: 60–180 ksi
Common Applications
Aerospace engines, nuclear systems, high-temp energy equipment
Common Types
600, 625, 690, 718, 725, X-750, 800, 825, 925
Material
MP35N
Overview
High-strength cobalt-nickel alloy with exceptional corrosion resistance and fatigue performance.
Machinability
Very Low (≈ 10–20%)
Strength Range
Tensile: 260–300 ksi
Yield: 180–260 ksi
Yield: 180–260 ksi
Common Applications
Medical implants, aerospace springs, nuclear systems
Common Types
Cold worked, age hardened
Material
Polyetheretherketone
Overview
High-performance thermoplastic used where chemical resistance, dimensional stability, and temperature capability matter.
Machinability
High (≈ 70–85%)
Strength Range
Tensile: 14–18 ksi
Yield: 13–16 ksi
Yield: 13–16 ksi
Common Applications
Medical components, communications insulators, energy sealing hardware
Common Types
Unfilled PEEK, glass-filled PEEK, carbon-filled PEEK, implant grades
Material
Superelastic & Shape Memory Alloys
Overview
Functional alloys that recover programmed shapes or provide force through thermal or mechanical cycling.
Machinability
Low to Very Low (≈ 10–25%)
Strength Range
Tensile: 90–180 ksi
Yield: 50–140 ksi
Yield: 50–140 ksi
Common Applications
Medical tubing & devices, aerospace actuation systems, precision components
Common Types
Nickel-titanium (Nitinol), copper-based SMAs, high-temperature SMAs
Material
Stainless Steel
Overview
Corrosion-resistant alloy family with wide performance range from general-purpose to high-strength applications.
Machinability
Moderate (≈ 30–60%)
Strength Range
Tensile: 70–180 ksi
Yield: 25–150 ksi
Yield: 25–150 ksi
Common Applications
Medical tubing, aerospace systems, nuclear components
Common Types
13-8PH, 15-5PH, 17-4PH, 303, 304, 316, 321, 403, 410, 420, 440A, A-286, Cronidur, Biodur 108, Custom 455, Custom 465, XD15N, P-530, P-550
Material
Titanium
Overview
High strength, lightweight material with excellent corrosion resistance and biocompatibility.
Machinability
Low (≈ 20–30%)
Strength Range
Tensile: 90–180 ksi
Yield: 70–160 ksi
Yield: 70–160 ksi
Common Applications
Aerospace hardware, medical implants, energy systems
Common Types
Grade 2, 3Al-2.5V, 6Al-4V
Material
Tool Steels
Overview
High-hardness steel family selected for wear resistance, edge retention, and dimensional stability in demanding service.
Machinability
Moderate to Low (≈ 20–60%)
Strength Range
Tensile: 100–300 ksi
Yield: 75–250 ksi
Yield: 75–250 ksi
Common Applications
Energy wear components, aerospace tooling, precision production hardware
Common Types
A2, D2, O1, S7, M2, H13
Material
ToughMet
Overview
High-performance copper alloy designed for strength, galling resistance, and corrosion performance.
Machinability
Moderate to High (≈ 50–75%)
Strength Range
Tensile: 90–130 ksi
Yield: 65–100 ksi
Yield: 65–100 ksi
Common Applications
Aerospace bearings, energy wear hardware, high-load precision components
Common Types
ToughMet 2, ToughMet 3, ToughMet 5
Material information on this page is intended as a practical reference for customers comparing common alloys. Final material selection should always be confirmed against the drawing, specification, application environment, and performance requirements of the finished part.
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