Custom CNC Machining Service
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Our CNC service include: Functional prototypes. jigs and Fixtures. production components in lower volumes and Mass production.
Materials Available for CNC Machining at TechTuneCNC.
At Tech Tune CNC, we offer a wide range of materials to meet the diverse needs of your projects. Below is a comprehensive list of the materials available for CNC machining, ensuring U have the flexibility to choose the best option for your application and that are suitable for various part applications and industries.
Metal：
Aluminum
- Common Grades: 6061, 7075, 5052, 2024
- Applications: Aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics
- Benefits: Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, excellent machinability
Steel
- Common Grades: 1018, 1045, 4140, A36, Stainless Steel (304, 316)
- Applications: Structural components, automotive parts, industrial machinery
- Benefits: High strength, durability, excellent wear resistance
Brass
- Common Grades: C360, C385
- Applications: Plumbing, electrical components, decorative fittings
- Benefits: Good machinability, corrosion resistance, aesthetic appeal
Copper
- Common Grades: C101, C110
- Applications: Electrical connectors, heat exchangers, plumbing
- Benefits: Excellent electrical and thermal conductivity
Titanium
- Common Grades: Grade 2, Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V)
- Applications: Aerospace, medical implants, high-performance components
- Benefits: High strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, biocompatibility
Magnesium
- Common Grades: AZ31B, AZ91D
- Applications: Aerospace, automotive, lightweight structures
- Benefits: Extremely lightweight, good machinability
Bronze
- Common Grades: C932, C954
- Applications: Bearings, bushings, gears
- Benefits: Excellent wear resistance, low friction
Plastics:
1.ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
Applications: Prototyping, enclosures, automotive parts
Benefits: Impact-resistant, easy to machine, cost-effective
2. Polycarbonate (PC)
Applications: Transparent components, impact-resistant parts
Benefits: High impact resistance, optical clarity
3.Nylon (Polyamide)
Applications: Gears, bearings, wear-resistant parts
Benefits: High strength, wear resistance, good chemical resistance
4.POM (Polyoxymethylene) / Delrin
Applications: Precision parts, gears, bearings
Benefits: Low friction, high stiffness, good dimensional stability
5.PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) / Teflon
Applications: Seals, gaskets, insulators
Benefits: High chemical resistance, low friction, high-temperature tolerance
6. PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone)
Applications: High-performance components, aerospace, medical devices
Benefits: Excellent mechanical properties, chemical resistance, high temperature tolerance.
7.HDPE (High Density Polyethylene)
Applications: Containers, piping, marine applications
Benefits: Impact resistance, chemical resistance, lightweight
8. PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
Applications: Plumbing, chemical handling, electrical insulators
Benefits: High chemical resistance, easy to machine, cost-effective
9.Acrylic (PMMA)
Applications: Display cases, optical lenses, light covers
Benefits: Optical clarity, weather resistance, easy to machine
10. Polypropylene (PP)
Applications: Chemical tanks, automotive parts, packaging
Benefits: Chemical resistance, lightweight, fatigue resistance
Composites:
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP)
Applications: Aerospace, automotive, sports equipment
Benefits: High strength-to-weight ratio, stiffness, excellent fatigue resistance
Glass-Filled Nylon
Applications: Structural components, gears, automotive parts
Benefits: Increased stiffness, strength, wear resistance
G10/FR4 (Glass Epoxy)
Applications: Electrical insulators, circuit boards, structural components
Benefits: High strength, electrical insulation, chemical resistance
Selecting the Right Material.
Choosing the right material is crucial for the success of your project. Factors to consider include:
- Mechanical Properties: Strength, hardness, and flexibility
- Machinability: Ease of machining, tool wear, and surface finish
- Thermal Properties: Heat resistance, thermal expansion
- Corrosion Resistance: Resistance to environmental factors
- Electrical Properties: Conductivity or insulation requirements
- Cost: Material cost and availability
At Tech Tune CNC, our experts are here to help you select the most suitable material for your specific application, ensuring that your parts meet all required performance criteria. Let’s make sure your next project is engineered for success from the ground up!
Design Guidelines
Our basic guidelines for CNC milling include important design considerations to help improve Part manufacturability, enhance cosmetic appearance, and reduce overall production time.
3-axis. 4-axis.
559mm x 356mm x 95.3mm
5-axis.
254mm x 178mm 95.3mm
Size
6.35mm x 6.35mm
Nominal Thickness
1.02mm
Typically, Techtune can hold a machining tolerance of +/- 0.005 in. (0.13mm). Part features are recommended to be thicker than 0.020 in. (0.51mm) in all regions and a nominal part thickness above 0.040 in.
- Plastic and soft metals: Minimum width of 0.018 in. (0.457mm), depth of 0.0118 in. (0.3mm). Example text size would be 16 point Arial Rounded MT font.
- Hard metals: Minimum width of 0.033 in. (0.838mm) and depth of 0.0118 in. (0.3mm). Example text size would be 22 point Arial Rounded MT font.
- If design permits it, option for recessed text versus raised.