Comprehensive guide to our machinable metals — from lightweight aluminum to high-performance superalloys. Choose the right material for your application with expert support.
Metals are the backbone of precision CNC machining. Their combination of strength, thermal conductivity, electrical properties, and formability makes them essential across aerospace, medical, automotive, and industrial sectors.
DEK machines over 20 metal alloys with tolerances as tight as ±0.005mm. Our state-of-the-art 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC machining centers handle everything from single prototypes to production runs of 100,000+ parts — all under controlled processes with full documentation and inspection.
AS9100D, ISO 9001, ISO 13485 certified processes
Prototype lead time from 3 days, quotes in 6 hours
Material certs, CMM reports, and FAI included
Anodizing, plating, polishing, bead blasting & more
From common engineering metals to exotic superalloys, DEK has the material expertise and machining capability to deliver precision parts in any metal family.
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Compare key properties across our most-requested metals to quickly identify the right material for your project requirements.
Key factors our engineers evaluate when selecting the optimal machining strategy for your metal parts.
Harder metals like titanium, Inconel, and tool steels require specialized carbide or ceramic tooling, reduced feed rates, and optimized coolant strategies to maintain tool life and dimensional accuracy.
Metals with low thermal conductivity (titanium, stainless steel) concentrate heat at the cutting edge. This demands careful speed control and high-pressure coolant to prevent thermal deformation and tool failure.
Ductile metals like copper and aluminum produce long, stringy chips that can wrap around tooling. Chip-breaking strategies, proper flute geometry, and air blast systems ensure clean, consistent cuts.
Different metals achieve different finish qualities. Aluminum can reach Ra 0.4μm with standard milling. Stainless steel may require secondary polishing. We match process parameters to your surface spec.
Internal stresses from heat treatment or cold working can cause warpage during machining. Stress-relief annealing, strategic roughing passes, and multi-setup sequencing ensure parts hold tolerance.
Anodizing, black oxide, passivation, plating, bead blasting, and heat treatment. We coordinate secondary processes in-house or through qualified partners to deliver finished, ready-to-use parts.
Precision-machined metal components serving the world's most demanding industries — from flight-critical aerospace parts to life-saving medical devices.
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