CNC Machining
Discuss milled and turned features, material choices and inspection requirements for your custom components.
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Aluminum for your component
A practical starting point for lightweight components.
Aluminum enquiry checklist
Material selection is part of the complete component specification. Share the application, exact grade if mandatory, expected environment, finishing requirements and the features that must remain controlled.
Information to confirm
- Material grade, form and condition.
- Functional and cosmetic requirements.
- Surface treatment and any restricted alternatives.
- Inspection and documentation requirements.
Properties vary by alloy and condition. Use the relevant material specification and application review to establish acceptance criteria.
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Connected to your project
Custom Aluminum Mounting Bracket
A drawing-defined mounting concept with pockets, bores and fastening features.
- Material family
- Aluminum
- Process
- CNC milling
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Choosing the Right Metal for Your Part
A practical checklist for connecting material choices to the component’s function.
Read articlePROJECT QUESTIONS
Before you send a drawing
What information should I include in a quotation request?
Send the current drawing or model, material and finish, required quantity, critical dimensions and your target delivery date. If a detail is still open, identify it so it can be discussed.
Can I start with a prototype?
Describe the purpose of the prototype and the expected production quantity. Sample scope, tooling, inspection and any later production route should be agreed before an order.
Which material details should I include in the RFQ?
Specify the required grade, condition or temper, stock form and finished-part requirements. Include the operating environment and proposed manufacturing process. If you are considering an alternative, request it as a separate option for review rather than authorizing an unspecified substitution.
How do I confirm material documentation and traceability?
Identify the document, test or batch-traceability requirement before ordering. Ask which records are available for the proposed material and agree on the scope in the quotation. A general material name or website photograph does not establish a certified grade.
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What to include in your RFQ