Rapid Tooling CNC machining is a perfect solution to create fixtures or molds. CNC machining can cut a high variety of fully dense, durable materials like aluminum 5052 and stainless steel.
Rapid Prototyping Prototypes to be ready in 1 day. We have 20+ skilled machinists to support rapid and high-quality prototypes. A variety of affordable metal alloys and plastics can be applied for prototypes.
End-Use Production Tight tolerances as low as +/- 0.001”, certifiable material options and various surface treatment processes make CNC machining an excellent technology for end-use parts. Thousand pieces to be ready in days.
CNC Machining Materials Selection----Metal FCE will help you find best material according to the product requirement and application. Choose between fast and cost-effective options to find the best material.
·CNC Machining Aluminum Alloys Aluminum 6061 Aluminum 5052 Aluminum 2024 Aluminum 6063 Aluminum 7050 Aluminum 7075 Aluminum MIC-6 ·CNC Machining Copper Alloys Copper 101 Copper C110 ·CNC Machining Bronze Alloys Copper C932 ·CNC Machining Brass Alloys Copper 260 Copper 360 ·CNC Machining Stainless Steel Alloys Nitronic 60 (218 SS) Stainless Steel 15-5 Stainless Steel 17-4 Stainless Steel 18-8 Stainless Steel 303 Stainless Steel 316/316L Stainless Steel 416 Stainless Steel 410 Stainless Steel 420 Stainless Steel 440C · CNC Machining Steel Alloys Steel 1018 Steel 1215 Steel 4130 Steel 4140 Steel 4140PH Steel 4340 Steel A36 ·CNC Machining Titanium Alloys Titanium (Grade 2) Titanium (Grade 5) ·CNC Machining Zinc Alloys Zinc AlloyCNC Machining Materials Selection---- Plastic FCE will help you find best material according to the product requirement and application. Choose between fast and cost-effective options to find the best material.
·ABS ABS is easily machined via standard machining techniques , such as turning, milling, drilling and sawing. ·Acrylic A clear glass-like plastic, is commonly used for outdoor use. Good wear and tear properties. ·Delrin (Acetal) Delrin is with good moisture resistance, high wear-resistance, and low friction. ·Garolite G10 G10 is Strong, machinable and electrically insulating. It’s made of a flame-retardant epoxy resin with fiberglass fabric reinforcement. ·HDPE High-density polyethylene is a moisture and chemical-resistant plastic with good impact strength. Commonly used for outdoor applications , watertight containers and seals. ·Nylon 6/6 Nylon 6/6 increased mechanical strength, rigidity, good stability under offers heat and/or chemical resistance. ·PC (Polycarbonate) PC has superior mechanical and structural properties. Used widely in automotive, aerospace, and other applications that require durability and stability. ·PEEK PEEK is often used as a lightweight alternative material for metal parts. Commonly used in high-temperature, high-stress applications. PEEK resists chemicals, wear, and moisture, offering excellent tensile strength, ·Polypropylene Polypropylene is chemical or corrosion resistance. It has excellent electrical properties and little or no moisture absorption. It carries light loads for a long period in widely varying temperatures. ·PTFE (Teflon) PTFE surpasses most plastics when it comes to chemical resistance and performance in extreme temperatures. It resists most solvents and is an excellent electrical insulator. ·UHMW PE Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. UHMW PE does not absorb moisture and it offers a unique combination of wear and corrosion resistance, high chemical resistance, low surface friction, high impact strength. ·PVC PVC is commonly applied in environments exposed to liquids or requires electrical insulation. And is also highly chemical-resistant synthetic plastic| Feature | Description |
| Internal corner fillets | Design internal corner fillets to be 0.020” - 0.050” greater than a standard drill size for the radii. Follow a drill diameter to depth ratio of 1:6 (1:4 recommended) as a guideline for internal corner radii. |
| Floor fillets | Design floor fillets smaller than corner fillets to allow the same tool to clear material from the interior. |
| Undercuts | Always design undercuts to standard sizes and away from corners so they are accessible by the cutting tool. |
| Tapped/threaded hole depth | Provide tool clearance slightly beyond the tapped hole depth to ensure complete threads. |
| Complexity | Keep the number of small cuts to a minimum to reduce CNC machining costs; only design in the necessary features to balance function with aesthetic. |
| Feature | Description |
| Maximum Part Size | Milled parts up to 80” x 48” x 24” (2,032 x 1,219 x 610 mm). Lathe parts up to 62” (1,575 mm) length and 32” (813 mm) diameter. |
| Standard Lead Time | 3 business days |
| General Tolerances | Tolerances on metals will be held to +/- 0.005" (+/- 0.127 mm) in accordance with ISO 2768 unless otherwise specified. Plastics and composites will be +/- 0.010”. |
| Precision Tolerances | FCE can manufacture and inspect to tight tolerances per your drawing specifications including GD&T callouts. |
| Minimum Feature Size | 0.020” (0.50 mm). This may vary depending on part geometry and chosen material. |
| Threads and Tapped Holes | FCE can accommodate any standard thread size. We can also machine custom threads; these will require a manual quote review. |
| Edge Condition | Sharp edges are broken and deburred by default |
| Surface Finish | The standard finish is as-machined: 125 Ra or better. Additional finishing options can be specified when getting a quote. |
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