Erica

Introduction Every CNC machined part begins as raw stock. That stock might be a bar of aluminum destined to become a drone component, a sheet of PEEK slated for a medical implant, or a billet of titanium waiting to be transformed into a turbine blade. In every case, the material imposes a set of possibilities and limits: how fast it can be cut, how smooth the surface can be, how strong the finished part will be, and how much the entire process will cost. The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive CNC material list that helps engineers, designers, and procurement professionals identify the right material for their […]