CNC Carving Service

Aluminum is a light metal that’s great for CNC carving. It’s used in many projects.

Good things about aluminum:

• It’s light
• It won’t rust
• It’s strong for its weight

Not so good things:

• It’s soft so you need the right tool paths
• Chips can stick to tools

Best for:

• Plane parts
• Car prototypes
• Custom parts that need to be light

For top-quality aluminum carving and machining, check out our aluminum CNC machining service that uses advanced tools for perfect results.

Hardwoods like maple and walnut make beautiful CNC projects. They look and feel great.

Tool tips:

• Use carbide bits
• Don’t go over 18,000 RPM
• Cut in small passes

Things to watch out for:

• Some woods have sticky sap
• Need good dust sucking tools
• Can burn if cut too fast

Our CNC wood machining service delivers exceptional carved wooden components with beautiful grain patterns and smooth finishes.

Acrylic is a clear plastic that looks like glass but is easier to cut.

Finish options:

• Flame polish for super clear edges
• Use v-bit for nice engraving
• Can be painted after cutting

Good for:

• Signs that light up
• Display cases
• Art that needs to be clear

Stainless steel is very strong and looks shiny. It’s harder to cut than aluminum.

Challenge:

• Gets harder as you cut it
• Needs cooling liquid
• Wears out tools faster

Great for:

• Food equipment
• Outdoor stuff that gets wet
• Medical parts that need to be clean

Our CNC stainless steel service specializes in precision carving of this durable material for components that need exceptional strength.

Brass and bronze have a golden look that many people like. They cut well with CNC.

Trade-off:

• Looks very nice
• Costs more than other metals
• Better tool life than steel

Applications:

• Fancy door handles
• Plaques and signs
• Jewelry parts

Carbon fiber is super strong and very light. It’s made of carbon threads in plastic.

Safety:

• Wear masks for dust
• Carbon dust can be bad for lungs
• Need special dust collection

Used for:

• Racing car parts
• Drone parts
• High-end sports equipment

HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) is a tough plastic that’s safe for food.

Applications:

• Food grade machinery
• Outdoor signs that won’t rot
• Cutting boards

Benefits:

• Won’t absorb water
• Chemical resistant
• Easy to clean

Titanium is very strong but light. It’s one of the hardest materials to CNC carve.

Machining tips:

• Use slow feed rates
• Need high torque machines
• Special coolants needed

Perfect for:

• Medical implants
• Aerospace parts
• High-stress components