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CNC Machining Materials for High-Performance Applications

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Commonly specified materials for Australian aerospace, defence, and oil & gas applications

SS 316L
Stainless Steel
MOST POPULAR
Stainless Steel Marine Grade

316L Austenitic Stainless Steel

Excellent corrosion resistance, low carbon variant prevents carbide precipitation. Ideal for marine, chemical, and medical applications.

Tensile Strength: 485-690 MPa
Machinability: 45% (Good)
Cost Rating: $$ (Moderate)
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2205
Duplex Steel
OIL & GAS
Duplex Steel High Strength

Duplex 2205 Stainless Steel

Superior strength and corrosion resistance. Twice the strength of austenitic grades. Ideal for offshore platforms and subsea applications.

Tensile Strength: 620-880 MPa
Machinability: 40% (Fair)
Cost Rating: $$$ (High)
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Ti-6Al-4V
Titanium
AEROSPACE
Titanium Alloy Aerospace

Titanium Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V)

Exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, excellent corrosion resistance. Most widely used titanium alloy for aerospace and medical applications.

Tensile Strength: 895-930 MPa
Machinability: 30% (Difficult)
Cost Rating: $$$$ (Premium)
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SS 304
18-8 Stainless
Stainless Steel

304 Austenitic Stainless

General purpose stainless steel. Good corrosion resistance and formability.

Strength: 515 MPa
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7075-T6
Aluminum
Aluminum Alloy

7075-T6 Aerospace Aluminum

High strength aluminum alloy. Widely used in aerospace structures.

Strength: 572 MPa
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6061-T6
Aluminum
Aluminum Alloy

6061-T6 Structural Aluminum

Excellent machinability and weldability. General purpose structural alloy.

Strength: 310 MPa
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2507
Super Duplex
Super Duplex

Super Duplex 2507

Enhanced corrosion resistance. Ideal for aggressive marine environments.

Strength: 800 MPa
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Inconel 625
Nickel Alloy
Nickel Alloy

Inconel 625

Exceptional high-temperature strength. Resists oxidation and corrosion.

Strength: 830 MPa
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Hastelloy C-276
Nickel Alloy
Nickel Alloy

Hastelloy C-276

Outstanding corrosion resistance in extreme chemical environments.

Strength: 690 MPa
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Ti Grade 2
Pure Titanium
Titanium

Titanium Grade 2

Commercially pure titanium. Excellent corrosion resistance and formability.

Strength: 345 MPa
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17-4 PH
Martensitic
Stainless Steel

17-4 PH Stainless

Precipitation hardening stainless. High strength and good corrosion resistance.

Strength: 1310 MPa
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2024-T3
Aluminum
Aluminum Alloy

2024-T3 Aircraft Aluminum

High strength aluminum for aircraft structures. Excellent fatigue resistance.

Strength: 470 MPa
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Monel 400
Nickel-Copper
Specialty Alloy

Monel 400

Nickel-copper alloy. Excellent resistance to seawater and acids.

Strength: 550 MPa
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SS 303
Free-Machining
Stainless Steel

303 Free-Machining Stainless

Excellent machinability. Ideal for high-volume production parts.

Strength: 520 MPa
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Brass C360
Free-Cutting
Copper Alloy

Brass C360 (Free-Cutting)

Excellent machinability. Widely used for fittings and connectors.

Strength: 380 MPa
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Aerospace Applications

Materials meeting AS9100D requirements for aircraft structures, engines, and hydraulic systems.

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Defence Applications

High-strength materials for military vehicles, naval vessels, and tactical equipment.

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Oil & Gas Applications

Corrosion-resistant materials for subsea equipment, offshore platforms, and processing facilities.

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