Precision Steel CNC Machining for Durable, High-Performance Parts

Steel 1045 is a medium-carbon steel that offers improved tensile strength (500-570 MPa) compared to 1018, providing better wear resistance and higher hardness. This alloy is commonly used in applications that require high strength, such as shafts, gears, and mechanical components. Its ability to be heat-treated for additional hardness makes it a go-to material in industries like automotive and industrial machinery, where durability and strength under stress are essential.
 
 • Industrial machinery components
• Automotive gears and shafts
• High-strength structural parts
• Hydraulic components

Steel 4140 is an alloy steel known for its excellent hardenability and high strength. With tensile strength reaching up to 860 MPa, 4140 is widely used in heavy-duty applications that demand both strength and toughness. This steel exhibits superior fatigue and wear resistance, making it suitable for components subjected to high-stress environments. It is commonly used in the production of crankshafts, axles, and other critical machinery components where strength and resistance to impact are paramount.
 
 • Heavy-duty industrial machinery
• Automotive applications (e.g., crankshafts, axles)
• High-stress structural components
• Oil and gas equipment

Steel A36 is a widely used carbon steel known for its excellent welding and forming properties. With a tensile strength of approximately 250 MPa, A36 steel is primarily used for structural applications that require moderate strength. It is cost-effective and provides good performance in environments that do not require the high strength of higher alloy steels. A36 is commonly used in the construction of buildings, bridges, and frames, where strength, weldability, and ease of fabrication are required.
 
 • Structural components (e.g., beams, columns)
• Construction materials
• Frames and supports
• General structural fabrication

Steel 303 is a free-machining stainless steel that contains sulfur and phosphorus, enhancing its machinability. While it does not offer the same strength as 304 or 316, it is ideal for high-volume machining applications where ease of cutting is essential. With a tensile strength around 500 MPa, 303 steel is often used for producing precision parts such as fasteners, bolts, and bushings, especially when high-speed machining and tight tolerances are needed.
 
 • Fasteners and bolts
• Precision machining components
• Bushings and bearings
• High-volume production applications

Steel 316 is an austenitic stainless steel known for its excellent resistance to corrosion, especially in chloride-rich environments. With a tensile strength of around 580 MPa, 316 is often chosen for applications where corrosion resistance is a top priority, such as marine environments, food processing, and medical equipment. Its high resistance to rust and oxidation, combined with excellent weldability, makes it a preferred choice for parts exposed to harsh environments.
 
 
• Marine applications (e.g., marine hardware, equipment)
• Food processing equipment
• Medical devices and surgical instruments
• Chemical processing

Steel S7 is a tool steel known for its shock resistance and toughness. With tensile strength ranging from 1,000 to 1,200 MPa, it is often used in applications requiring high toughness, such as tooling and dies. S7 steel maintains its hardness even after heat treatment and is resistant to deformation under high-stress conditions. It is ideal for tools, jigs, and dies used in heavy-duty stamping and forming applications.

• Tooling and dies
• Heavy-duty stamping equipment
• Jigs and fixtures
• High-stress machine components

Steel A2 is a cold-work tool steel that offers excellent hardness and wear resistance, even at lower temperatures. With a tensile strength of around 950 MPa, A2 steel is suitable for tooling applications that require durability and high toughness. A2 steel can be hardened to a high degree, making it ideal for the production of tools like punches, dies, and shear blades. It maintains its hardness well even after multiple cycles of heating and cooling.

• Cold work tooling (e.g., punches, dies)
• Shear blades and stamping tools
• Cutting and forming tools
• Automotive and industrial tooling applications

Steel D2 is a high-carbon, high-chromium tool steel known for its wear resistance and ability to maintain hardness at high temperatures. With a tensile strength of 1,100 to 1,300 MPa, D2 steel is highly resistant to abrasion, making it suitable for parts that experience heavy wear, such as cutting tools, dies, and molds. It is especially useful for heavy-duty applications where high strength, durability, and the ability to withstand repeated impacts are required.

• Cutting tools (e.g., saw blades, knives)
• Dies and punches for metal forming
• Molds and tooling for plastics and rubber
• Heavy-duty stamping and forming tools

Steel O1 is a versatile oil-hardening tool steel that is easy to machine and is ideal for applications that require precision and good wear resistance. With a tensile strength around 850 MPa, O1 steel is commonly used for tools that require moderate hardness and toughness, such as knives, punches, and tool bits. It provides a good balance between strength and machinability, making it a go-to material for various tool-making processes.

• Tooling for cutting and shaping
• Precision parts for machinery
• Knife blades and dies
• Jigs and fixtures