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machining with aluminum

Know Your Machining Metals

machining with aluminumA CNC machine can help give your business what it needs in a lot of ways. Whether it’s a prototype or the mass production of one item, your machine has you covered. But before you put any old metal into it, we recommend learning which metals are best for which jobs. This will help you to save money and create the best product possible. If you need milling done, start with these materials:

Aluminum

A soft metal that is very easy to bend and cut, aluminum is also very cheap in price. This makes it perfect for the creation of a prototype of a piece your company may be developing.

Stainless Steel

Unlike aluminum, stainless steel is very hard and is rather expensive. If you are looking to mass produce an item that needs to be able to take a beating, then this is your metal.

Brass

Typically used for electronic hardware and commercial products, brass is another soft metal that cuts brilliantly. It’s not too expensive either, which could make it a great learning metal for prototypes.

Titanium

An extremely strong and durable metal, titanium was first used to build aircrafts. It is also very light, making it easy to turn and bend while in the machine.

CNC Masters offers the finest CNC machines at very affordable prices. Regardless of material, our machines will help get you get the job done. For more information on our products, contact us online or by calling 626-962-9300.

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29. Create a Peck Drilling Program in Circular or Rectangular Patterns
Using the Circular or Rectangular Drilling Wizards, you can program the machine to drill an un-limited series of holes along the X and Y planes. Program it to drill straight through to your total depth, use a high-speed pecking cycle, or deep hole pecking cycle. You can program the cut-in depth and return point for a controlled peck drill application to maximize chip clearance.

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