Materials
Six material groups we machine regularly, and which processes suit each one.
| Material group | CNC turning | Swiss-type turning | CNC milling | 5-axis milling | Grinding | Wire EDM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium alloysEN AW-6082, EN AW-7075, EN AW-2007, EN AW-5083 | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Limited | Suitable |
| Stainless steels1.4305 (303), 1.4404 (316L), 1.4542 (17-4 PH), 1.4057 | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable |
| Carbon and alloy steelsC45, 42CrMo4, 16MnCr5, 11SMnPb30 | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable |
| Tool steels1.2379, 1.2343, 1.2842, 1.3343 | Limited | Not suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable |
| Copper alloysCuZn39Pb3 (CW614N), CuSn12, CuAl10Ni5Fe4 | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Limited | Suitable |
| Engineering plasticsPOM-C, PA 6, PEEK, PTFE | Suitable | Limited | Suitable | Suitable | Not suitable | Not suitable |
Key: Suitable Limited Not suitable
Aluminium alloys
EN AW-6082, EN AW-7075, EN AW-2007, EN AW-5083
Light housings, blocks and plates. Anodising through our partners.
Stainless steels
1.4305 (303), 1.4404 (316L), 1.4542 (17-4 PH), 1.4057
Food, pump and sensor parts. Passivated and supplied with 3.1 certificates.
Carbon and alloy steels
C45, 42CrMo4, 16MnCr5, 11SMnPb30
Shafts, gears and hydraulic parts. Quench and temper, case hardening and induction hardening through partners.
Tool steels
1.2379, 1.2343, 1.2842, 1.3343
Die and punch parts. Ground and EDM-cut in the hardened state (up to 60 HRC).
Copper alloys
CuZn39Pb3 (CW614N), CuSn12, CuAl10Ni5Fe4
Brass connectors, bronze bushes and bearing parts.
Engineering plastics
POM-C, PA 6, PEEK, PTFE
Insulating and sliding parts. Not conductive, so they can't be cut by EDM.
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