📌Machining Material Capability Summary

Grinding Machines (OKAMOTO / MITSUI)

• Materials: Tool steel, alloy steel, hardened steel, stainless steel, carbide, cast iron

• Notes: Used for surface finishing, precision tolerance, and flatness

Milling Machines (MANFORD)

• Materials: Mild steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, plastics

• Notes: General-purpose machining for slots, pockets, drilling, and shaping

CNC Vertical Machining Centers (MAKINO)

• Materials: Hardened steel, tool steel, stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, copper, engineering plastics

• Notes: High-precision milling, contouring, and 3D surface machining

CNC EDM Machines (CHARMILLES / SODICK)

• Materials: Conductive materials only – tool steel, hardened steel, carbide, copper, tungsten, graphite

• Notes: Used for mold/die making, sharp corners, fine detail features

CNC Wire Cut Machines (SODICK)

• Materials: Conductive materials only – hardened steel, tool steel, carbide, copper, tungsten alloys, titanium

• Notes: Extremely precise cutting of complex shapes, minimal burrs

EDM Super Drills (SODICK)

• Materials: Conductive materials – steel, carbide, copper, brass, tungsten alloys

• Notes: Fast small-hole drilling (e.g., start holes for wire cut, coolant holes)

Laser Marking Machines (TOYO)

• Materials: Metals (steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper), plastics (ABS, PC, PA), ceramics, coated surfaces

• Notes: Used for engraving, serial numbers, barcodes, and logos

Turning Machines (CHARLES)

• Materials: Mild steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, plastics

• Notes: Cylindrical parts, shafts, bushings, threaded components

📌 Machining Material Capability Summary

Tool Steels

• Grades: ASP23, SKD11, SKD61, H13, SKH51

• Properties: High hardness, wear resistance, suitable for molds, dies, cutting tools

• Applications: Precision molds, punches, dies, high-performance tooling

Stainless Steels

• Grades: SUS304, SUS316, SUS420, SUS440

• Properties: Corrosion resistance, strength, heat resistance

• Applications: Medical parts, food processing tools, aerospace, precision components

Carbon & Alloy Steels

• Grades: SS400, 4140

• Properties: Good machinability, toughness, strength

• Applications: Structural components, shafts, gears, mechanical parts

Aluminum Alloys

• Grades: 6061, 7075

• Properties: Lightweight, good machinability, corrosion resistance, high strength-to-weight ratio

• Applications: Aerospace, automotive, molds, precision components

Copper & Brass

• Grades: C1100 (pure copper), C3604 (free-cutting brass)

• Properties: Excellent electrical/thermal conductivity, machinability, corrosion resistance

• Applications: Electrical components, heat exchangers, fittings, connectors

Tungsten & Tungsten Alloys

• Grades: Tungsten, Tungsten Copper (CuW)

• Properties: High density, high melting point, wear resistance

• Applications: EDM electrodes, aerospace, high-temperature applications

Titanium Alloys

• Grades: Ti-6Al-4V

• Properties: High strength, lightweight, corrosion resistance, biocompatibility

• Applications: Aerospace, medical implants, precision components

Carbide & Graphite

• Properties: Extremely hard, wear-resistant, good for high precision and EDM electrodes

• Applications: Cutting tools, EDM machining electrodes, precision dies

Engineering Plastics

• Grades: POM, Nylon, ABS, PC, PA

• Properties: Lightweight, good machinability, wear resistance, insulation

• Applications: Prototypes, mechanical parts, jigs, fixtures