Material Types
Determining which CNC material will work best for your component or prototype can be difficult. Tri-Matic Screw Products is experienced in machining a wide variety of components from several different materials. It’s important you pick a material that will work efficiently in your application’s typical environment.
Brass
A metal alloy made of copper and zinc. Brass has decent strength and electrical conductivity when used in machining parts.
Aluminum
A high-quality silver metal that’s soft, lightweight, and durable.
Copper
A common metal used in manufacturing electrical equipment such as wiring and motors. Copper requires specialized processes for manufacturing, meaning copper alloys are more common in machining components.
Stainless Steel
A popular industrial alloy used in a wide variety of industries.
Plastics
A common metal used in manufacturing electrical equipment such as wiring and motors. Copper requires specialized processes for manufacturing, meaning copper alloys are more common in machining components.
Steel
Carbon steel and Alloy steel are two common types of steel used for industrial applications. Carbon steel is made up of iron and carbon, while alloy steel is created by adding other elements such as manganese, chromium, vanadium, nickel or tungsten.