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Explore CNC machining materials for your specific application, from aluminum and stainless steel to engineering plastics. Choose the right material based on your part’s strength, durability, dimensional requirements, and intended use—from prototypes to production components.

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Materials Description Lead Time Wall Thickness Price
Materials cnc metal aluminum Aluminum Description Lightweight and easy to machine, aluminum is widely used when low weight and efficient material removal are important. 6061 is a versatile choice, while 7075 is often selected when higher strength is required. Thin walls and deep pockets still require careful tool access and workholding. Lead Time About 5 days, depending on project complexity.   Wall Thickness Minimum of 0.5 mm Price $
Materials cnc metal copper Copper Description Copper is selected primarily for its electrical and thermal conductivity. It is used for electrical components, heat-transfer parts, busbars, contacts, and RF components, where burr control, tool condition, and heat management can affect the finished part. Lead Time About 5 days, depending on project complexity.   Wall Thickness Minimum of 0.5 mm Price $$$
Materials cnc metal brass Brass Description Brass combines good machinability with corrosion resistance and electrical conductivity. It is well suited to connectors, fittings, valve components, bushings, and small precision features such as threads and holes. Lead Time About 5 days, depending on project complexity. Wall Thickness Minimum of 0.5 mm Price $$$
Materials cnc metal bronze Bronze Description Bronze is commonly selected for wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and sliding performance. Bushings, bearings, wear components, marine hardware, and valve parts often benefit from its combination of strength and bearing properties. Lead Time About 5 days, depending on project complexity. Wall Thickness Minimum of 0.5 mm Price $$$
Materials cnc metal steel Steel Description Steel provides a broad combination of strength, stiffness, wear resistance, and availability. Shafts, brackets, fixtures, machine components, and tooling can require very different machining approaches depending on the grade. Lead Time About 7 days  Wall Thickness Minimum of 0.5 mm Price $$$
Materials cnc metal stainless steel Stainless Steel Description Stainless steel combines corrosion resistance with mechanical strength and durability. During machining, work-hardening, chip evacuation, tool condition, and avoiding unnecessary dwell become important, especially on tight-tolerance features. Lead Time About 7 days Wall Thickness Minimum of 0.5 mm Price $$$
Materials cnc metal magnesium Magnesium Description Magnesium is considered when reducing part weight is a major design requirement. Its machining requires controlled cutting practices, effective chip management, and careful attention to machine cleanliness because of its low ignition temperature. Lead Time About 8 days  Wall Thickness Minimum of 1 mm   Price $$$$$
Materials cnc metal titanium Titanium Description Titanium combines high strength, low density, and corrosion resistance for demanding applications. Its low thermal conductivity increases heat at the cutting zone, making tool engagement, rigidity, and heat control important during machining. Lead Time About 8 days  Wall Thickness Minimum of 0.5 mm   Price $$$$$

Plastics for CNC Machining

Materials Description Lead Time Wall Thickness Price
Materials cnc metal abs ABS Description ABS is a practical engineering plastic for functional prototypes, housings, brackets, and consumer components. Thin sections can deform under clamping pressure, so workholding and heat control matter when machining detailed features. Lead Time About 6 days Wall Thickness Minimum of 0.8mm Price $$
Materials cnc metal pc PC Description Polycarbonate combines high impact resistance with transparency and is used for protective covers, optical housings, machine guards, and electronic enclosures. Sharp tooling and controlled cutting help reduce visible tool marks. Lead Time About 6 days Wall Thickness Minimum of 0.8mm Price $$
Materials cnc metal pmma acrylic PMMA (Acrylic) Description PMMA is chosen when transparency, appearance, and dimensional stability are important. Optical covers, displays, and transparent housings require careful fixturing and finishing because scratches and tool marks remain highly visible. Lead Time About 6 days Wall Thickness Minimum of 0.8mm Price $
Materials cnc metal pom POM Description POM offers low friction, good stiffness, and dimensional stability, making it a practical choice for gears, bushings, rollers, guides, and other precision mechanical parts. Thin features can still move after the part is released from the fixture. Lead Time About 6 days Wall Thickness Minimum of 0.8mm Price $$
Materials cnc metal pa nylon PA (Nylon) Description Nylon combines toughness, wear resistance, and low weight for gears, bushings, rollers, brackets, and other mechanical parts. Moisture absorption can affect dimensions, which should be considered when tight tolerances are required. Lead Time About 6 days Wall Thickness Minimum of 0.8mm Price $$
Materials cnc metal pe PE Description PE is selected for chemical resistance, low friction, and low weight. Its relatively low stiffness means thin sections can deform under clamping pressure, so support and workholding need to match the part geometry. Lead Time About 6 days Wall Thickness Minimum of 0.8mm Price $$
Materials cnc metal peek PEEK Description PEEK is used when high temperature resistance, chemical resistance, strength, and wear performance are required. Heat generation, internal stress, tool condition, and dimensional control become especially important when machining precision features. Lead Time About 8 days Wall Thickness Minimum of 0.8mm Price $$$$$
Materials cnc metal pp PP Description PP combines low density, chemical resistance, and useful fatigue performance. It is used for laboratory components, fluid-handling parts, automotive components, and containers, but its flexibility requires careful support during machining. Lead Time About 6 days Wall Thickness Minimum of 0.8mm Price $
Materials cnc metal hdpe HDPE Description HDPE offers chemical resistance, toughness, low moisture absorption, and low friction. Its relatively low stiffness can make thin walls and large flat surfaces more difficult to hold accurately during machining. Lead Time About 6 days Wall Thickness Minimum of 0.8mm Price $$
Materials cnc metal hips HIPS Description HIPS is an economical option for prototypes, covers, packaging components, and non-structural housings. Sharp tooling and controlled cutting help reduce edge damage around small or detailed features. Lead Time About 6 days Wall Thickness Minimum of 0.8mm Price $$
Materials cnc metal ldpe LDPE Description LDPE is useful where flexibility and impact resistance are more important than stiffness. Its low rigidity makes workholding pressure and dimensional control particularly important for thin sections. Lead Time About 6 days Wall Thickness Minimum of 0.8mm Price $$
Materials cnc metal pbt PBT Description PBT provides good dimensional stability, wear resistance, and electrical performance for engineering components. Reinforced grades can behave differently during machining and may increase tool wear. Lead Time About 6 days Wall Thickness Minimum of 0.8mm Price $$
Materials cnc metal pai PAI Description PAI is selected for high strength, dimensional stability, wear resistance, and temperature performance. It is a high-performance polymer that requires attention to tooling, heat control, and material condition during precision machining. Lead Time About 8 days. Wall Thickness Minimum of 0.8mm Price $$$$$
Materials cnc metal pei PEI Description PEI combines high-temperature resistance, strength, and electrical insulation properties. When machining thin or intricate features, heat generation and workholding can have a direct effect on dimensional stability. Lead Time About 6 days Wall Thickness Minimum of 0.8mm Price $$
Materials cnc metal pet PET Description PET provides useful strength, wear resistance, and dimensional stability for mechanical parts, guides, housings, and related components. Feature geometry still determines the appropriate machining and support strategy. Lead Time About 6 days Wall Thickness Minimum of 0.8mm Price $
Materials cnc metal pps PPS Description PPS is selected for chemical resistance, dimensional stability, and high-temperature performance. Reinforced grades can change cutting behavior and tool wear, so the exact material grade should be confirmed before machining. Lead Time About 6 days Wall Thickness Minimum of 0.8mm Price $$$
Materials cnc metal ps PS Description PS is mainly suited to lightweight prototypes, models, housings, and other non-structural components. Its relative brittleness makes sharp tooling and controlled cutting important around small features. Lead Time About 6 days Wall Thickness Minimum of 0.8mm Price $$
Materials cnc metal pvc PVC Description PVC provides chemical resistance and electrical insulation for industrial components and fixtures. Heat generation and chip evacuation should be considered during machining, particularly on enclosed or detailed features. Lead Time About 6 days Wall Thickness Minimum of 0.8mm Price $$
Materials cnc metal ptfe teflon PTFE (Teflon) Description PTFE is selected for chemical resistance, low friction, and a wide operating-temperature range. Because it is soft and prone to deformation, tight-tolerance features require careful support during machining and inspection. Lead Time About 6 days Wall Thickness Minimum of 0.8mm Price $$
Materials cnc metal upe UPE Description UPE is used for its high wear resistance and low friction in liners, wear strips, conveyor components, and guides. Its flexibility means clamping pressure and measurement deformation need to be considered. Lead Time About 6 days Wall Thickness Minimum of 0.8mm Price $$
Materials cnc metal bakelite Bakelite Description Bakelite is used where electrical insulation, heat resistance, and rigidity are required, including electrical components, insulating fixtures, and legacy replacement parts. Its brittleness makes unsupported thin features more prone to chipping. Lead Time About 6 days Wall Thickness Minimum of 0.8mm Price $$
Materials cnc metal fr 4 FR-4 Description Flame-resistant and rigid, FR-4 is a glass-fiber reinforced epoxy laminate used where electrical insulation and structural stability are required. The abrasive glass fibers can accelerate tool wear and require effective dust and chip control. Lead Time About 6 days Wall Thickness Minimum of 0.8mm Price $