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Material
As an experienced precision machining shop, SEAGULL has accumulated rich experience in processing different materials for various industries, such as copper, carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, etc. We are well aware of the advantages and disadvantages of each material. Our advantage lies in the flexibility to process various materials due to our strong CNC machining capabilities.
Aluminum alloy
| Aluminum alloy grade | Description |
| Aluminum 5052 | The most commonly used aluminum alloys in operations of metal stamping, laser engraving, wire cutting, etc.; Has good machinability in bending, punching and shearing. |
| Aluminum 6061 | Light weight, good processability, excellent weldability; Widely used in aerospace construction, equipment structure and housing, bike frames and components; Suitable for extrusion and forging of auto parts and industrial parts. |
| Aluminum 6063 | Suitable for outdoor construction, railings and door frames; |
| Aluminum 7050 | High strength, good fatigue resistance; Non-magnetic and heat-treatable; |
| Aluminum 7075 | High durability, good fatigue resistance; Suitable for wings and fuselage of planes, rock climbing equipment and bike parts; |
Copper
| Copper 101 | Commonly known as oxygen-free copper, has excellent electrical conductivity; |
| Copper C110 | Multi-purpose material with various shapes and sizes; Suitable for electrical applications; |
| Copper 260 (brass) | High strength brass; Suitable for radiator components and door hardware; |
| Copper C360 (brass) | Good processability; Suitable for manufacturing prototypes of gears, fittings, valves and screws; |
| Copper C932 (bronze) | Standard bearing bronze, easy to process and corrosion resistant; Suitable for light applications; |
| Copper C353 (brass) | Also known as clock brass, engravers brass, or threading brass; Lead-containing material, easy to process; Excellent wear resistance; |
Stainless steel
| Stainless steel 303 | Good corrosion resistance, heat resistance; Not magnetic, tensile strength and hardness can be enhanced through cold processing; Suitable for large-amount processing; |
| Stainless steel 304 | Low cost, not magnetic; Excellent corrosion resistance, oxidation resistance and heat resistance; Easy to weld, applicable for CNC turning and milling; Suitable for parts that need to be processed by forming and welding; |
| Stainless steel 316 | High heat and corrosion resistance; Applicable to laboratories, medical equipment, and marine environments; |
| Stainless steel 416 | Easy to process, low corrosion resistance; Strength and hardness can be improved through heat treatment process; |
| Stainless steel 420 | High carbon content, strength and hardness can be improved through heat treatment process; |
Alloy steel, carbon steel
| 1000 series carbon steel | Great versatility and excellent weldability; Suitable for shafts and other high-wear parts; Machined parts of this material features low cost; |
| 1200 series carbon steel | 12L14 and 12L15 carbon steel have high tensile strength and excellent processability; Not suitable for welding and direct forming; |
| 4140 alloy steel | High hardenability, excellent wear resistance; Suitable for applications where parts are subject to repeated wear under high stress; |
| More materials: AISI 4140, 4340, SAE 8620, SCM 420, AISI 1015, 1020, 1045, 1055, JIS SS400, JIS SK4, SKD11, JIS SUJ2; | |
We are capable of machining some non-metallic materials also, such as POM, powder metallurgy, PEEK, organic glass, etc.
If you are still struggling to identify the correct material for your applications, please contact us seagullclock@outlook.com, we can fulfill your exact requirements.