Metals and Materials We Machine
Experience the cumulative effect of our over 60 years of precision machining excellence. From Titanium and Aluminum to Copper, Brass, Stainless Steel, Molybdenum, Inconel, Monel, and beyond, we specialize in delivering top-quality components for a wide range of Industries. With advanced CNC Milling, CNC Turning, EDM, Assembly, and Welding capabilities, we ensure precision, reliability, and adherence to industry standards, including AS9100:2016 Rev. D Certification. Trust us to bring your projects to life with world class attention to detail, whether you require intricate metal alloys or precision-machined plastics.
Contact us today to discuss your machining needs and partner with us for precision machining solutions that elevate your products and exceed expectations.
And remember, these are just a few examples of the Materials we work with; there are many more in our repertoire!
Metals & Materials We Machine
Certified, turnkey machining for metals and plastics — 5-axis milling (DMG DMU 50/70), turn-mill & Swiss, Wire/Sinker EDM, and full CMM/optical inspection. Choose a material below to see details, tolerances, and FAQs.
| Material | Common Use Cases | Best Processes at C&H | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic (PMMA) | Windows, lenses, manifolds/flow blocks, covers, guards, lab fixtures | Multi-axis milling, precision turning; coordinated optical polish | Chip-free edges, protected faces; inserts/threads as specified |
| Aluminum | Housings/brackets, heat-sinks, frames, instrumentation, robotics | 5-axis milling, turn-mill/Swiss; Wire EDM for sharp internal features | High-speed machining; finishing and coatings coordinated |
| Brass | Fittings, connectors, fluid components, RF/electrical hardware | Turning/Swiss, mill-turn; deburr & finish | Excellent machinability; tight sealing surfaces achievable |
| Bronze | Bushings, bearings, wear plates, marine/valve components | Turning, milling; surface finishing as required | Good wear resistance; call out lubrication grooves if needed |
| Copper | Conductive components, terminals, thermal hardware | Turn-mill/Swiss, milling; Wire EDM for delicate features | Thermal & electrical considerations; burr control emphasized |
| Inconel | High-temp aerospace, energy, chemical processing hardware | 5-axis milling, turn-mill; Wire/Sinker EDM for hard features | Heat-resistant; strategies minimize work hardening |
| Invar | Metrology frames, optical mounts, precision fixtures | 5-axis milling, turning; controlled finishing and inspection | Low CTE; dimensional stability focus in process planning |
| Molybdenum | High-temp tooling, semiconductor and vacuum components | Wire/Sinker EDM, milling; careful fixturing & handling | Brittle tendency; EDM favored for fine features |
| Monel | Corrosion-resistant marine/chemical parts, fasteners | Mill-turn/Swiss; EDM for slots/keys | Nickel-copper alloy; excellent corrosion resistance |
| Plastics (overview) | Enclosures, manifolds, fixtures, guards, lenses | Multi-axis milling, turning; polishing/texturing coordinated | Material-specific finishing; insert installation available |
| Stainless Steel | Medical, aerospace, fluid & instrumentation components | 5-axis milling, turn-mill/Swiss; EDM for tight internal radii | 304/316/17-4PH and others; passivation/finishes coordinated |
| Steel | Tooling, fixtures, gears/shafts, structural brackets | 5-axis milling, turn-mill/Swiss; EDM/hard-milling for tool steels | Carbon, alloy & tool steels; heat treat managed turnkey |
| Titanium | Aerospace/medical hardware, thin-wall precision parts | 5-axis milling, turn-mill; Wire/Sinker EDM for fine features | Ti-6Al-4V & Grade 2 common; inspection with CMM/optical |
Need another material? Request a quote — if it’s conductive we can likely EDM it, and our plastics team handles many engineering polymers.
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