Metal Matrial
In modern manufacturing, choosing the right tool is key to ensuring product quality and productivity. However, even “industry veterans” are often at a loss when faced with a wide range of materials and machining requirements. To solve this problem, we've put together a guide to machining tools in 50 common materials.
1. Aluminum Alloy
Aluminum alloy is a kind of alloy formed by taking aluminum as the main component and adding other elements (such as copper, magnesium, silicon, zinc, manganese, etc.). Due to its excellent performance, it is widely used in many fields such as aviation, automotive, construction and packaging.
Material characteristics: lightweight, high strength, corrosion resistance, good processability, good electrical and thermal conductivity.
Recommended tools: high-speed steel (HSS) tools, tungsten steel (carbide) tools, coated tools, diamond coated (PCD) tools, like hss twist drill.
2. Stainless steel
Stainless steel is a steel alloy containing not less than 10.5% chromium, which is highly resistant to corrosion. It is widely used in construction, medical equipment, kitchen utensils and chemical equipment.
Material characteristics: corrosion resistance, heat resistance, high mechanical strength, good toughness, good welding performance.
Recommended tools: Carbide tools, preferably coated tools (e.g. TiN, TiCN). like solid carbide twist drill.
3. Titanium Alloy
Titanium alloys are alloys composed of titanium and other elements (e.g., aluminum, vanadium) and are widely used in aerospace, medical and chemical industries due to their high strength, light weight and excellent corrosion resistance.
Material characteristics: high strength, low density, corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance, low modulus of elasticity.
Recommended tools: Special titanium machining tools, such as ceramic or tungsten steel tools. Like carbide tipped hole cutter.
4. Cemented carbide
Cemented carbide is a kind of composite material combining tungsten carbide and cobalt, with extremely high hardness and wear resistance, widely used in cutting tools and abrasives.
Material characteristics: high hardness, high strength, wear resistance, good heat resistance, strong resistance to deformation.
Recommended tools: PCD (polycrystalline diamond) or CBN (cubic boron nitride) tools.
5. Brass
Brass is an alloy composed of copper and zinc, widely used in electrical, piping and musical instrument manufacturing due to its excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance.
Material characteristics: good machinability, corrosion resistance, good electrical and thermal conductivity, resistance to wear.
Recommended tools: high-speed steel (HSS) or tungsten steel (carbide) tools, which can be coated to improve wear resistance. like HSS end mill.
6. Nickel-based alloys
Nickel-based alloys are high-performance alloys made of nickel with the addition of chromium, molybdenum and other elements. They have excellent resistance to high temperature and corrosion, and are commonly used in aviation, aerospace and chemical fields.
Material characteristics: high strength, high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, oxidation resistance, good thermal stability.
Recommended tools: carbide tools, coating treatment (such as TiAlN) to resist high temperature and wear. like solid carbide twist drill.
7. Copper
Copper is a metal with excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, widely used in electrical, construction and heat exchangers.
Material characteristics: good electrical and thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, easy processing, antimicrobial properties.
Recommended tools: High-speed steel (HSS) or tungsten steel (carbide) tools to ensure clean cutting. like hss twist drill.
8. Cast iron
Cast iron is a kind of iron alloy with high carbon content. It has excellent casting performance and vibration damping performance, and is widely used in machinery manufacturing, automobile and construction fields.
Material characteristics: high hardness, good casting properties, good vibration damping properties, wear resistance, brittle.
Recommended tools: Carbide tools, usually uncoated or coated with TiCN. like solid carbide twist drill.
9. Superalloys
Superalloys are a class of materials with high-temperature strength and excellent oxidation resistance, widely used in the aerospace and energy industries.
Characteristics of the material: high temperature strength, oxidation resistance, creep resistance, corrosion resistance.
Recommended tools: CBN (cubic boron nitride) or ceramic tools are suitable for handling this high temperature alloy.
10. Heat-treated steels
Heat-treated steel is quenched and tempered to provide high hardness and strength, and is commonly used in tool and mold making.
Material characteristics: high hardness, high strength, wear resistance, heat resistance.
Recommended tools: carbide tools or coated tools (e.g. TiAlN), resistant to high temperature and high wear. like solid carbide twist drill.
11. Aluminum-magnesium alloys
Aluminum-magnesium alloys are based on aluminum, with magnesium added to increase strength and corrosion resistance, and are widely used in the aerospace and automotive industries.
Material characteristics: lightweight, high strength, corrosion resistance, good machinability.
Recommended tools: Tungsten carbide (tungsten carbide) or high-speed steel (HSS) tools, commonly coated with TiCN. like hss twist drill.
12. Magnesium Alloys
Magnesium alloys are magnesium-based alloys with light weight and good mechanical properties, commonly used in aerospace and electronics.
Material characteristics: light weight, good machinability, good thermal conductivity, flammability.
Recommended tools: tungsten steel (tungsten carbide) or high-speed steel (HSS) tools. The low melting point and flammability of the material need to be considered. like solid carbide twist drill.
13. Pure Titanium
Pure titanium has a wide range of applications in aerospace, medical and chemical fields due to its high strength, low density and good corrosion resistance.
Material characteristics: high strength, low density, corrosion resistance, good biocompatibility.
Recommended tools: specially designed carbide tools or ceramic tools that need to be wear resistant and prevent adhesion. like solid carbide twist drill.
14. Zinc alloys
Zinc alloys are made from zinc with the addition of other elements (e.g. aluminum, copper) and are widely used for die-cast parts and decorative items.
Material characteristics: easy casting, low melting point, good mechanical properties and corrosion resistance.
Recommended tools: High-speed steel (HSS) or tungsten steel (tungsten carbide) tools to ensure cutting effect and surface quality. like hss twist drill.
15. Nickel-titanium alloy (Nitinol)
Nitinol is an alloy with memory effect and superelasticity, widely used in medical devices and aerospace.
Material characteristics: memory effect, superelasticity, high corrosion resistance, good biocompatibility.
Recommended tools: Carbide tools, high wear resistance and high temperature properties are required. like solid carbide twist drill.
16. Magnesium-aluminum alloys
Magnesium-aluminum alloy combines the advantages of magnesium and aluminum, with light weight and high strength, widely used in aerospace and automotive industries.
Material characteristics: lightweight, high strength, corrosion resistance, good machinability, flammability.
Recommended tools: high-speed steel (HSS) or tungsten steel (carbide) tools, taking into account the flammability of the material. like hss twist drill.
17. Ultra-high hardness steels
Ultra-high hardness steels are specially treated to provide extremely high hardness and wear resistance and are commonly used in mold and tool making.
Material characteristics: very high hardness, high strength, wear resistance, high temperature resistance.
Recommended tools: CBN (Cubic Boron Nitride) or ceramic tools for high hardness material processing.
18. Gold alloys
Gold alloys are made of gold mixed with other metal elements (such as silver, copper) and are widely used in jewelry, electronics and medical devices.
Material characteristics: excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, high ductility, oxidation resistance.
Recommended tools: High-speed steel (HSS) or tungsten steel (carbide) tools to ensure precision and finish in the cutting process. like solid carbide twist drill.
19. Silver alloys
Silver alloys are made of silver mixed with other metal elements (e.g. copper, zinc) and are widely used in electrical contact parts, jewelry and coins.
Material characteristics: excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, high ductility.
Recommended tools: High-speed steel (HSS) or tungsten steel (carbide) tools, which need to be sharp and durable. Like solid carbide twist drill.
20. Chromium-molybdenum steel
Chromium-molybdenum steel is a high-strength low alloy steel containing chromium and molybdenum elements, widely used in pressure vessels, petrochemical equipment and mechanical components.
Material characteristics: high strength, good toughness, resistance to wear, high temperature and corrosion.
Recommended tools: Carbide tools, suitable for high strength alloy steel machining. like solid carbide twist drill.
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21. Tungsten Steel
Tungsten steel is a hard alloy made of tungsten carbide and cobalt. It has extremely high hardness and wear resistance and is widely used in the manufacture of cutting tools and abrasives.
Material characteristics: Extremely high hardness, wear resistance, high temperature resistance, and resistance to deformation.
Recommended tools: CBN (Cubic Boron Nitride) or diamond (PCD) tools, suitable for handling high hardness materials.
22. Tungsten-cobalt alloy
Tungsten-cobalt alloy is a hard alloy containing tungsten and cobalt with high strength and wear resistance, commonly used in cutting and grinding tools.
Material characteristics: high strength, wear resistance, good heat resistance, and high impact resistance.
Recommended tools: Cemented carbide tools, wear-resistant and high strength.
23. beryllium copper alloy
Beryllium copper alloy consists of copper and beryllium, with excellent mechanical properties and electrical conductivity, widely used in the manufacture of springs, contact parts and tools.
Material characteristics: high strength, high hardness, good electrical and thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, non-magnetic.
Recommended tools: high-speed steel (HSS) or tungsten steel (carbide) tools to ensure machining accuracy and surface finish. Like solid carbide twist drill.
24. High temperature alloy (Inconel)
Inconel is a nickel-chromium based high temperature alloy with extremely high temperature and corrosion resistance, widely used in aerospace and chemical equipment.
Material characteristics: high strength, high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, oxidation resistance, good thermal stability.
Recommended tools: carbide tools or ceramic tools, coating treatment (such as TiAlN) to resist high temperatures. Like solid carbide twist drill.
25. High-chromium cast iron
High-chromium cast iron is a kind of cast iron containing high chromium element, with excellent wear and corrosion resistance, commonly used in abrasive tools and wear parts.
Material characteristics: high hardness, high wear resistance, good corrosion resistance, oxidation resistance.
Recommended tools: carbide tools or CBN (cubic boron nitride) tools for high hardness cast iron materials. Like solid carbide twist drill.
26. High-manganese steel
High manganese steel is a kind of high wear resistance and high impact strength steel, widely used in mining machinery and railroad equipment.
Material characteristics: high wear resistance, high strength, good impact resistance, wear hardening.
Recommended tools: Carbide tools, wear-resistant and high strength. Like solid carbide twist drill.
27. Molybdenum alloys
Molybdenum alloys contain the element molybdenum, have high strength and high hardness, and are commonly used as structural materials in high-temperature and high-strength environments.
Material characteristics: high strength, high hardness, good resistance to high temperatures, corrosion resistance.
Recommended tools: Carbide tools, suitable for high strength and high hardness alloy materials. Like solid carbide twist drill.
28. Carbon Steel
Carbon steel is a steel with a carbon content between 0.02% and 2.11%. Its properties vary according to the carbon content and it is commonly used in construction, bridges, vehicles and shipbuilding.
Material characteristics: high strength, good toughness and plasticity, inexpensive, easy to weld and heat treat.
Recommended tools: High speed steel (HSS) or carbide tools for common carbon steel machining.
29. Low-alloy steels
Low-alloy steels are steels whose properties are enhanced by the addition of small amounts of alloying elements (e.g. chromium, nickel, molybdenum) and are widely used in mechanical engineering and structural engineering.
Material characteristics: high strength, good toughness, wear resistance, easy machining.
Recommended tools: High-speed steel (HSS) or carbide tools for general machining. Like solid carbide twist drill.
30. High-strength steels
High-strength steels are heat-treated or alloying elements are added to obtain high strength and hardness, and are commonly used in the automotive industry and construction engineering.
Material characteristics: high strength, high hardness, wear resistance, good toughness.
Recommended tools: Carbide tools for wear resistance and high strength. Like solid carbide twist drill.
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Post time: May-19-2024
