CNC Machining Metals

Metal Materials for CNC Machining

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Types of Metals for CNC Machining

Metals

There are many different types of metal materials used in CNC machining. In order to choose the best machining material for your product, it is important to understand the characteristics, cost, and applicable time of various materials before machining.

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Aluminum

Aluminum, with its high ductility, is effortlessly machinable. Featuring a commendable strength-to-weight ratio, this versatile material comes in various types suitable for a wide array of applications. Lead Time: < 10 days
 
SubtypesYield StrengthElongation at BreakHardnessDensityMax. service Temp
6061-T635,000 psi12.50%Brinell 952.768 g/㎤ 0.1 lbs / cu. in.130 – 150 °C
7075-T6<68,000 psi11%Brinell 1262.768 g/㎤ 0.1 lbs / cu. in100 °C
505223,000 psi8%Brinell 602.768 g/㎤ 0.1 lbs / cu. in.190 °C
606316,900 psi11%Brinell 552.768 g/㎤ 0.1 lbs / cu. in.130 – 150 °C
202443,500psi9~15%Brinell 1212.768 g/㎤ 0.1 lbs / cu. in.130 °C
608342,000psi12%

International Standards Chart

International standards include DIN (Germany), GB (China), BS/EN (England), AFNOR (France), UNI (Italy), SS (Sweden), UNE (Spain), JIS (Japan), and AISI/SAE (United States), as well as ASTM standards. The differences between these standards are summarized in the chart below.

Alloys
Country
Grade
WB / %
Standard
Si
Cu
Mg
Fe
A1
AI-Si SeriesChinaYL10210.0-13.0<0.6<0.05<1.2surplusGB/T15115-94
JapanADC111.0-13.0<1.0<0.30<1.2JISH5302-82
USA41311 .0-13.0<1.0<0.35<2.0ASTMB85-82
RussiaAJ1210.0-13.0<0.6<0.10<1.5TOCT2685-82
GermanyAlSil211.0-13.5<0.10<0.05<1.0DIN1725
AI-Si-Mg SeriesChinaYL1048.0-10.5<0.300.17-0.30<1.0surplusGB/T15115-94
JapanADC39.0-10.0<0.600. .40-0.60<1.3JISH5302-82
USA3609.0-10.0<0.600. 40-0.60<2.0ASTMB85-82
RussiaAJ148.0-10.5<0.100.17-0.30<1.0TOCT2685-82
GermanyAlSil0Mg9.0-11.0<0.100.20-0.50<1.0DIN1725
AI-Mg SeriesChinaYL3020.80-1.30<0.104.5-5.5<1.2surplusGB/T15115-94
JapanADC5<0.30<0.204.0-8.5<1.8JISH5302-82
USA518<0.35<0.257.5-8.5<1.8ASTMB85-82
GermanyAlMg9<0.50<0.057.0-10.0<1.0DIN1725

Standard of Metal materials

The international standards including DIN (Germany), GB (China), BS/EN (England), AFNOR (France), UNI (Italy), SS (Sweden), UNE (Spain), JIS (Japan), AISI/SAE (the United States), ASTM standards, etc. You can find the difference in the chart below.