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
 
Subtypes Yield Strength Elongation at Break Hardness Density Max. service Temp
6061-T6 35,000 psi 12.50% Brinell 95 2.768 g/㎤ 0.1 lbs / cu. in. 130 – 150 °C
7075-T6 <68,000 psi 11% Brinell 126 2.768 g/㎤ 0.1 lbs / cu. in 100 °C
5052 23,000 psi 8% Brinell 60 2.768 g/㎤ 0.1 lbs / cu. in. 190 °C
6063 16,900 psi 11% Brinell 55 2.768 g/㎤ 0.1 lbs / cu. in. 130 – 150 °C
2024 43,500psi 9~15% Brinell 121 2.768 g/㎤ 0.1 lbs / cu. in. 130 °C
6083 42,000psi 12%

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 Series China YL102 10.0-13.0 <0.6 <0.05 <1.2 surplus GB/T15115-94
Japan ADC1 11.0-13.0 <1.0 <0.30 <1.2 JISH5302-82
USA 413 11 .0-13.0 <1.0 <0.35 <2.0 ASTMB85-82
Russia AJ12 10.0-13.0 <0.6 <0.10 <1.5 TOCT2685-82
Germany AlSil2 11.0-13.5 <0.10 <0.05 <1.0 DIN1725
AI-Si-Mg Series China YL104 8.0-10.5 <0.30 0.17-0.30 <1.0 surplus GB/T15115-94
Japan ADC3 9.0-10.0 <0.60 0. .40-0.60 <1.3 JISH5302-82
USA 360 9.0-10.0 <0.60 0. 40-0.60 <2.0 ASTMB85-82
Russia AJ14 8.0-10.5 <0.10 0.17-0.30 <1.0 TOCT2685-82
Germany AlSil0Mg 9.0-11.0 <0.10 0.20-0.50 <1.0 DIN1725
AI-Mg Series China YL302 0.80-1.30 <0.10 4.5-5.5 <1.2 surplus GB/T15115-94
Japan ADC5 <0.30 <0.20 4.0-8.5 <1.8 JISH5302-82
USA 518 <0.35 <0.25 7.5-8.5 <1.8 ASTMB85-82
Germany AlMg9 <0.50 <0.05 7.0-10.0 <1.0 DIN1725

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.