Metal CNC machining
Allied Metal offers a wide range of metal materials for CNC machining, including: aluminum, stainless steel, mild steel, copper, brass, alloy steel, tool steel and more.
- Competitive prices
- Strict tolerance
- Surface treatment
- Fast turnover
- Material certificate
- Global delivery
CNC Machining Metal Materials
Allied Metal offers a diverse range of metals for CNC machining, with applications in a variety of industries. Ideal for one-off prototypes as well as end-use custom parts.
High machinability,Good strength-to-weight ratio,high thermal and electrical conductivity, low density,good mechanical properties.
Excellent machinability and weldability, high strength and toughness, high hardness and stiffness, wear, fatigue, and corrosion resistant.
Good workability, high temperature resistance, high tensile strength and good corrosion resistance.
Excellent thermal and electrical conductivity,good machinability, low friction coefficient, good mechanical properties, high strength.
Good machinability,excellent electrical conductivity,low friction and golden appearance.
Titanium is a non-ferrous metal with a high strength-to-weight ratio and high corrosion resistance.
Metal CNC Machining Services
Allied Metal provides comprehensive CNC machining services for metal parts, mainly CNC turning and milling machining, providing a complete solution for parts machining with high precision and quality, helping China’s manufacturing industry to upgrade.
From rapid prototyping to mass production, we have 2 self-owned factories equipped with more than 200 CNC milling, CNC turning and milling lathes, including 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machines.
We have the in-house capacity to meet your needs with no minimum order requirements and no hidden costs, if you have metal materials to process please contact us for a quote today!
Turning and milling capacity
Part size:
Milling parts up to 80“ x 48” x 24” (2,032 x 1,219 x 610 mm). Lathe parts up to 62“ (1,575 mm) and 16” (400 mm) diameter.
Standard delivery time / marginal conditions:
Standard delivery time is 7 working days. Edge condition: By default, sharp edges are guided blunt or deburred.
General Tolerances:
Metal tolerances will be held to +/- 0.005” (+/- 0.127 mm) unless otherwise specified. Plastic and composite materials will be held to +/- 0.010” (+/- 0.254 mm).
Precision tolerances:
Can be manufactured and inspected to tight tolerances according to your drawing specifications, including GD&T labeling.
Threads and Threaded Holes:
Any standard thread size can be accommodated. We can also machine custom threads.
Surface Finish:
Standard finish is machined: Ra3.2~Ra1.6 or better.
Sheet metal processing capacity
Precision and size：
Thin plate laser cutting is controlled at about 0.10mm;
Bending normal control in the 0.30-0.50mm;
Welded parts can be controlled in the general 0.30-1mm;
Precision sheet metal hole tolerance can be guaranteed at (+0.05 / -0.05);;
Hole tolerance is guaranteed at (+0.1/-0.1).
Sheet metal thickness: Thickness 5mm; Thickness 0.1mm; Sheet metal unfolding size: Size: 3000*3000mm; Size 6*6mm.
Materials and Post-processing：
Support various types of aluminum alloy, stainless steel, carbon steel, cold rolled steel, A3 steel, 65Mn steel, H59 brass, H62 brass, T2 purple copper, T3 purple copper and other processing.
We can provide a variety of post-processing services, such as sandblasting, anodizing, plating, silk-screen printing, laser shooting, etc.
Quantity and processing cycle：
Provide hand plate sheet metal processing; provide fast sampling (from 1 piece), small batch trial and mass production services (1~500 pieces);
As fast as 2 days to provide samples, small batch and mass production nearly 7 days on time delivery rate of 95%; molded mass production products with good consistency and competitive price.
Process Selection Of Metal CNC Machining
Process | Benefits | Limitations |
CNC Turning (Lathes) | Produce the parts at a lower cost compared to CNC Milling | Can only produce cylindrically shaped parts |
CNC Milling (3-axis) | Manufacturing parts with simple geometries quickly and precisely and at a low cost | Manual repositioning of workpieces reduces the achievable accuracy |
Mill-turning CNC centers | Lower cost than 5-axis CNC machinine. | Tool access and workpiece clamping design restrictions apply |
Indexed 5 Axis (3+2 ) | Eliminates the need for manual repositioning. | Higher cost than 3-axis CNC milling |
Continuous 5 Axis | Manufacture complex parts with an accuracy that cannot be achieved by any other process. | Highest cost of all CNC machining. |
What factors should be considered when selecting metal materials for CNC machining?
For metal CNC machining, choosing the right material is critical to the final product. With the right material, it is possible to balance usage, cost and machinability. Here are some factors to consider when selecting materials for CNC machining:
CNC Machining Time
The type of metal chosen usually determines the time required for machining. Choosing a metal with low machinability will greatly increase CNC machining time, while a metal with high machinability (such as aluminum) will not. In addition, the longer the machining time, the more expensive the manufacturing process will be.
Another factor that determines machining time is the complexity of the part. a CNC machine will take longer to machine a complex part than a simple one, which adds to the cost of CNC machining.
Strength and Environmental Requirements of CNC Machined Parts
The purpose of the CNC machined part is another factor that determines the choice of metal. For example, high strength metals such as steel alloys are preferable to copper when manufacturing parts that are subjected to significant pressure and loads.
On the other hand, titanium may be ideal in situations where the end product should have similar strength to steel but without the weight of steel, such as in aircraft manufacturing.
In addition, the environment in which the part will operate is another factor in determining the metal used to manufacture the part.
Surface Treatment and Post-treatment of CNC Machined Metals
The type of metal chosen also determines the finishing and post-processing of the machined part. For example, soft metals or hard metals with low machinability often have machining marks and burrs that finishing and post-processing help remove.
While finishing and post-processing can improve the appearance of metal parts, they also increase the cost of machining. However, knowing what finishing and post-processing is required can make it easier to select the right metal for metal part manufacturing. In most cases, if a high quality surface finish is important, then it will be a metal with high manufacturability.
Frequently Asked Questions
There is really no fixed cost for metal CNC machining. The cost range depends largely on factors such as the number of parts to be machined, their construction, materials, processes and tight tolerances.
Although there is no fixed cost reference, there are quite a few ways to reduce the cost of CNC machining, such as choosing the right materials and machining methods.
Metal machining refers to the fabrication of metal parts or products by CNC metal machines. It is a controlled subtractive manufacturing process for cutting raw materials into a desired final size and shape. It involves milling machines, lathes, drill presses, and other CNC machines.
You can make a variety of metal parts and products with CNC machines, from small bolts and nuts to large automotive, aerospace and defense industry parts and more.
With CNC machines, you can also create metal artwork through etching and engraving processes.
Our standard lead time for CNC parts is 3-7 business days; however, lead time may be affected by part size, material availability, order quantity, and other factors. Please contact our Customer Success Manager or email quote@alliedcn.com for more information.
NO! – No minimum quantity! Allied Metal provides prototypes and short to medium-run production metal CNC machining services.