CNC Machining for Custom Stainless Steel Parts
Our Stainless Steel CNC Machining: High precision, corrosion-resistant, cost-effective solutions for specific enterprise needs in various grades like 304, and 316.
Benefits of Stainless Steel in CNC Machining
Experience enhanced durability, precision, and versatility in your projects with stainless steel CNC machining, offering high corrosion resistance and sustainable solutions.
- Corrosion Resistance
- Strength and Durability
- High Precision
- Aesthetic Appeal
- Heat Resistance
- Versatility
- Low cost
- Recyclability
Applications of Custom Stainless Steel Parts
Stainless steel CNC machining produces vital parts for industries like medical, robotics, food and beverage, aerospace, and marine, where strength and corrosion resistance are key.
- Medical Industry: Surgical instruments, small implants, dental fixtures.
- Robotics: Gear parts, small connectors, sensor mounts.
- Food and Beverage Industry: Small valves, fittings, nozzles.
- Aerospace: Bolts, fasteners, hinges, small gears.
- Marine Industry: Small brackets, fittings, pulleys, cable clamps.
- Automotive Industry: Engine components, suspension parts, small brackets.
- Electronics: Enclosures, heat sinks, connector housings.
Stainless Steel Machining Properties
This table shows you how different stainless steel grades compare for CNC machining, including their machining characteristics – essentially, how easily and effectively each can be shaped or cut in your machining processes.
| Stainless Steel Grade | Machinability | Work Hardening | Thermal Properties | Surface Finish & Tolerance | Tool Selection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 | Moderate | High | Poor Heat Conductivity | Good Finish; Standard Tolerance | Sharp Tools, Slow Speeds |
| 316 | Lower than 304 | High | Similar to 304 | High Finish Quality; Tight Tolerance | Sharp Tools, Specific Geometries |
| 303 | High | Moderate | Better than 304/316 | Excellent Finish; High Tolerance | Standard Tools, High Speeds |
| 17-4 | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Excellent Finish; Tight Tolerance | Specialized Tools for Hardness |
| 410 | Moderate to Low | High | Moderate to Poor | Good Finish; Standard Tolerance | Hardened Tools, Controlled Speeds |
| 430 | Moderate to High | Moderate | Moderate | Good to High Finish; Standard Tolerance | Standard Tools, Varying Speeds |
CNC Machining Services Offered by Machining Quote
Milling Stainless Steel
Precision Redefined: Achieve unparalleled accuracy in dimensions, vital for precision-critical applications.
Sleek Finishes: Attain superior surface smoothness, minimizing post-processing needs.
Swift Turnaround: Experience rapid production cycles, ideal for scaling up manufacturing efficiently.
Turning Stainless Steel
Intricate Mastery: Craft complex designs with ease, pushing the boundaries of part geometries.
Versatile Dynamics: Harness multi-axis machining to sculpt stainless steel from numerous angles for unparalleled detail.
Adaptive Craftsmanship: Respond swiftly to evolving design demands, offering tailor-made solutions for unique client needs.
CNC Laser Cutting
Ultra-Precise Cuts: Utilizes focused laser beams for extremely accurate and clean cuts, crucial for complex and fine-detail applications.
Seamless Integration: Ideal for combining with other CNC processes, laser cutting adds versatility to your manufacturing toolkit, expanding the possibilities for innovation.
Easiest Stainless Steel to Machining
- Contains sulfur which increases its machinability.
- Advantages: Excellent for parts that require extensive machining, like intricate components.
- Considerations: Slightly less corrosion-resistant than other grades.
- Features: Easier to machine in its aged condition.
- Advantages: Offers a good balance of machinability and high strength.
- Considerations: Requires aging to achieve the best machinability.
- Features: Has added sulfur and phosphorus for enhanced machinability.
- Advantages: Good for parts requiring considerable machining, with a focus on speed and efficiency.
- Considerations: Lower corrosion resistance compared to 304 and 316.
6 Surface Finishes for Stainless Steel Machined Parts
Craft the Unseen, Feel the Difference: Our surface finishes on stainless steel parts not only endure, they inspire. Choose from a spectrum of finishes, where every brush, polish, and blast isn’t just treatment, it’s a transformation.