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CNC machining in Mild steel
High machinability and weldability, high stiffness. Mild steels are low-carbon metal alloys offering good mechanical properties, machinability and weldability at low cost. Can be carburized to increased hardness.
CNC machining Mild steel Materials
CNC machining produces parts with excellent mechanical properties, accuracy and repeatability from metal and plastic. 3-axis & 5-axis CNC milling available.
Mild steel 1018
Mild steel 1045
Mild steel A36
Description
Applications
CNC machining produces parts with excellent mechanical properties, accuracy and repeatability from metal and plastic. 3-axis & 5-axis CNC milling available.
Strengths
Excellent mechanical properties,High accuracy & repeatabillity
Weaknesses
Greater geometry restrictions than 3D printing
Characteristics
Price
$ $ $ $ $
Lead Time
< 10 days
Wall Thickness
0.75 mm
Tolerances
±0.125mm (±0.005″)
Max part size
200 x 80 x 100 cm
Available materials
Mild steel 1018
Mild steel 1018 (CNC) is a general-use alloy with good machinability, weldability, toughness, strength. Susceptible to corrosion.
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Mild steel 1045 (CNC) is a medium carbon steel with good weldability and machinability, high strength and good impact resistance. Susceptible to corrosion.
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Mild steel A36 (CNC) is a common structural steel with good weldability. Suitable for a variety of industrial applications. Susceptible to corrosion.
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