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Materials we machine
Not sure about the material? Choose “Let the engineer suggest” in the request form and describe the use — we will propose the most suitable and economical option.
Aluminium
| Material | Properties / application | |
|---|---|---|
| 6061-T6 | General purpose, weldable, good for anodising | Get a quote |
| 6082-T6 | European standard, high strength | Get a quote |
| 7075-T6 | Aerospace grade, very high strength | Get a quote |
| 5083 | Seawater resistant, plate | Get a quote |
| 2024 | High fatigue strength | Get a quote |
Steel
| Material | Properties / application | |
|---|---|---|
| S235 (ST37) | Structural steel, economical | Get a quote |
| S355 (ST52) | High-strength structural steel | Get a quote |
| C45 (1.0503) | Quenched & tempered steel, shafts and gears | Get a quote |
| 42CrMo4 (4140) | Suitable for heat treatment, high toughness | Get a quote |
| 16MnCr5 | Case hardening steel | Get a quote |
| 1.2379 (D2) | Cold work tool steel | Get a quote |
| 1.2738 (P20+Ni) | Plastic mould steel | Get a quote |
Stainless steel
| Material | Properties / application | |
|---|---|---|
| AISI 304 | General stainless, food grade | Get a quote |
| AISI 316L | Chemical and marine environments | Get a quote |
| AISI 303 | Free-machining stainless | Get a quote |
| AISI 420 | Hardenable | Get a quote |
| 17-4 PH | Precipitation hardening, high strength | Get a quote |
Non-ferrous
| Material | Properties / application | |
|---|---|---|
| Brass (CuZn39Pb3) | Easy to machine, electrical/plumbing | Get a quote |
| Copper (Cu-ETP) | High conductivity | Get a quote |
| Bronze (CuSn12) | Bushes, bearings, wear parts | Get a quote |
| Titanium Grade 2 | Lightweight, corrosion resistant | Get a quote |
| Titanium Grade 5 (Ti6Al4V) | Medical and aerospace | Get a quote |
Plastics
| Material | Properties / application | |
|---|---|---|
| POM (Delrin) | Low friction, dimensionally stable | Get a quote |
| PA6 (Nylon) | Gears, rollers, wear parts | Get a quote |
| PE1000 | Food grade, slides, high wear | Get a quote |
| PTFE (Teflon) | Chemical resistance, seals | Get a quote |
| PEEK | High temperature, engineering plastic | Get a quote |
| PC (Polycarbonate) | Impact resistant, transparent | Get a quote |
| PMMA (Acrylic) | Transparent, aesthetic | Get a quote |
Supplying the material yourself?
Choose “I will supply the material” to get a machining-only quote; send the raw material to our factory.