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CNC Machining for Aerospace

The extremely high level of precision needed within the aerospace industry makes CNC machining a suitable manufacturing process for the sector.

 

This article provides you with a complete guide to aerospace machining and its importance.

 

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If you want to produce high-quality machined parts with a sleek appearance, it’s essential to consider some critical factors related to CNC machining. 

 

Here, we’ve gathered some basic information and important considerations to help you achieve the desired results.

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Materials

Materials

CNC Machining Metals
CNC Machining Plastics
Injection Mold Tooling
Injection Molding Plastics
Sheet Metal Fabrication
3D Printing Plastics
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Aluminum

P02 2 S06 Aluminum 2

High strength-to-weight ratio

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Stainless steel

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Good corrosion resistance + High Hardness

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Steel

steel 1

Good machinability + Excellent electrical conductivity

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Brass

P02 2 S06 brass 1 1

Good machinability + Excellent electrical conductivity

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Copper

Copper 1

>99.3% Purity + Superior electrical conductivity

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Titanium

P02 2 S06 Titanium 2

Corrosion resistance + High tensile strength

$$$$$

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ABS

ABS 1

High stability + Easy to process

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POM (Delrin)

POM Banner 1

Low-friction + High-stiffness

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PC (Polycarbonate)

pc 6JPG 1

High impact resistance + High transparency

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PA (Nylon)

PA 1

High chemical and heat resistance + High abrasion and wear resistance

$$

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PMMA (Acrylic)

 

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High transparency + Good chemical stability

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PEEK

PEEK 1

High-performance thermoplastic, very high strength, thermal and chemical resistant.

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PP (Polypropylene)

PP

Excellent chemical resistance. Food-safe grades available.

$

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PE (Polyethylene)

PE

Excellent strength-to-weight ratio, impact and weather resistant.

$$

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Materials

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Description

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Aluminum

aluminum tool

High machinability and ductility, good strength-to-weight ratio.

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Tool Steel

Tool steel 1

High hardness and stiffness, abrasion resistant.

$$$

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Materials

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Description

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ABS

plastic abs parts 1

High stability + Easy to process

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POM (Delrin)

POM

Low-friction + High-stiffness

$$

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PC (Polycarbonate)

PC

High impact resistance + High transparency

$$$

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PA (Nylon)

PA

High chemical and heat resistance + High abrasion and wear resistance

$$

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PMMA (Acrylic)

PMMA

High transparency + Good chemical stability

High transparency + Good chemical stability

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PEEK

PEEK

High-performance thermoplastic, very high strength, thermal and chemical resistant.

$$

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PP (Polypropylene)

PP

Excellent chemical resistance. Food-safe grades available.

$

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PE (Polyethylene)

PE

Excellent strength-to-weight ratio, impact and weather resistant.

$$

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 Materials

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Description

Price

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Aluminum

aluminum 1

High strength-to-weight ratio\ Aerospace components

$

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Copper

copper 2

>99.3% Purity + Superior electrical conductivity

$$$$

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Stainless steel

stainless steel 1

Good corrosion resistance + High Hardness

$$

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Steel

steel 2

Good machinability + Excellent electrical conductivity

$ Learn More
Materials Image Description Price

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Nylon

Nylon

High chemical and heat resistance + High abrasion and wear resistance

$$

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ABS
abs printing

High stability + Easy to process

$ Learn More
PLA

 

PLA printing

High stiffness, good detail, affordable.

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Resin

resin

High detail and smooth surface, injection mold-like prototyping.

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metal materials whitepaper
Metal Materials Whitepaper
As new materials and manufacturing processes have increased rapidly, the decision has become more complicated than ever. We have a guide that helps you choose the most suitable metal material for your products.

Wide Array of Materials We Offer

Call on RapidDirect’s staff to recommend the right materials from our rich selection of metal and plastic materials with different colors, infill, and hardness. Every material we utilize comes from reputable suppliers and is thoroughly inspected to ensure they can be matched to various manufacturing styles, from plastic injection molding to sheet metal fabrication.

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Competitive Prices

You are guaranteed 30% lower costs and competitive prices to help you settle your material and start your project.

 

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Reliable supply chain

Apart from self-owned factory, we have thousands of suppliers to maintain a stable supply of materials.

 

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Superior Quality

Each of our material bears certified material certification to guarantee excellent quality for your parts.

 

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Professional Support

Creative engineers and technicians are happy to help and recommend the suitable material for you.

 

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