What materials do we offer for CNC machining?
What’s the best material for machining your parts? Check out this side-by-side comparison of the strength, price and application for CNC plastics and metals (in a handy, printable poster).
Read articleWhat’s the best material for machining your parts? Check out this side-by-side comparison of the strength, price and application for CNC plastics and metals (in a handy, printable poster).
There are so many metal and plastic materials available for CNC machining, which makes it tricky to know which to choose for your application. Materials partly dictate the final cost and quality of your parts, so you want to be as informed as possible.
And while it's handy to have access to detailed comparisons of all the major materials available on Hubs, it's optimal to have a single resource for making quick, smart comparisons.
This comprehensive poster contains all the information you need to know about CNC machining materials, including:
Prices of all CNC materials compared
Material strength
Operating temperature
Ultimate tensile strength (MPa)
Common applications across major industries
Download the materials for CNC poster to better determine which materials fit your application.
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Read articleWhat’s the best material for machining your parts? Check out this side-by-side comparison of the strength, price and application for CNC plastics and metals (in a handy, printable poster).
Read articleLearn how to correctly design threads for manufacturing in order to save time and costs.
Read articleTables of the standard blank sizes (sheets & rods) commonly used in CNC machining.
Read articleLearn how heat treatments can be applied to many metal alloys to drastically improve key physical properties like hardness, strength and machinability.
Read articleThis comprehensive guide compares the 25 most common materials used in CNC machining and helps you choose the right one for your application.
Read articleHow do you prepare technical drawings for CNC machining and why are they important? Technical drawings are widely used in manufacturing to improve the communication of technical requirements between the designer and engineer and the manufacturer.
Read articleTables with the standard SPI mold finishes and material recommendations to achieve best results.
Read articleIn this complete guide to designing for CNC machining, we've compiled basic & advanced design practices and tips to help you achieve the best results for your custom parts.
Read articleWhat is CNC machining and how does it work? Learn the basic principles and fundamental mechanics, as well as the key benefits and limitations, of this subtractive manufacturing process.
Read articleUse these tables of standard drill bit sizes (metric, fractional inch, and wire gauge) common in CNC machining to reduce manufacturing costs from custom tooling.
Read articleMake the most of CNC machining by optimizing your design and making the right material choices. Read these 14 design tips to help you reduce CNC-machining costs and create the perfect parts for your project.
Read articleWhat surface finishes are available for CNC machining? You can apply post-processing and surface finishes to improve the surface roughness, cosmetic properties and wear resistance of metal parts. Learn about the most common ways to finish CNC-machined parts and how to select the best methods for your applications.
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