Slide ✓ Over 140 materials available
✓ From small to very large part
✓ Hypercompetitive pricing
✓ Infinite capacity, any quantity
✓ Various post processing services
✓ Fast DFM
✓ ISO 9001:2015 certified
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Typical lead time from 8 – 21 days

Inodus are proud to provide high quality, market leading CNC machining services. We cater to all requirements, from the smallest to the very largest of parts (up to 6000 x 4000 x 1500mm) with a comprehensive list of materials and many surface finishes.

 

Our competitive pricing is achieved by utilizing large spare capacity within our foundry partners, where many CNC machines are idle when not processing castings. As a turnkey solution, we also offer a tooling and die casting services following the prototyping process. 

CNC machining capability overview

3-axis & 4 axis CNC 5-axis CNC CNC turning
Maximum part size 6000 x 4000 x 1500 mm* 850 x 650 x 400 mm 3000 mm x  Ø1000 mm 
Typical lead time
18 – 23 days (Standard)
8 – 11 days (Expedited charges may apply)
Faster lead time may be available upon request
Minimum feature size Ø 0.50 mm
Standard tolerance
L≤300mm, ± 0.125 mm
L≤600mm, ± 0.250 mm
L≤900mm, ± 0.400 mm
Tightest possible tolerance 0.012mm (upon request, depending on the geometry)
Surface roughness
RA 3.2 μm (standard)
RA 1.6 μm (smooth, upon request)
RA 0.4 μm (depending on the geometry)

*Certain type of material may not be available at large size.

Available materials for CNC machining

Inodus offers the most comprehensive selection of materials.  If your required material is not in the list, we will try our best to source it for you. If you are not sure which material is best for your application, our design engineers are here to help.

Aluminium Stainless steel Mild, Alloy & Tool steel Other metal
1100 15-5 Mild steel 1018 Brass C360
2014 17-4 Mild steel 1045 Brass C510
2017 2205 Duplex Mild steel A36 Brass C544
2024 301 Mild steel S275 Brass CZ112/CW712R
2024 T3 303 Alloy steel 1215 Brass CZ121
5052 304 Alloy steel 4140 Brass H59
5052-H32 304L Alloy steel 4340 Brass H62
5086 316 Alloy steel 4605 Copper C101
5754-H22 316L Tool steel A2 Copper C110
6061 T6*  321 Tool steel A3 Copper C172
6063 416 Tool steel D2 Inconel 718
6063 T6 420 Tool steel H13 Invar (FeNi36)
6082 430 Tool steel M2 Magnesium AZ31B
6082 T6 440C Tool steel O1 Titanium Grade 1
6082 T6 Tool steel S7 Titanium Grade 2 (Pure)
7075 Titanium Grade 5 (TC4)
7075 T6
A380 (LM24)
A383 (LM2/ADC12)
MIC6

*Common choice for general application, recommended for fast lead time and low cost. Certain material may result in longer lead time.

Available materials for CNC Plastics

Plastics Reinforced alternative Typical colour
ABS 15 - 45 %GF Natural, black, white, clear
CPVC Grey
FR4 Natural
HDPE Natural
PA (Nylon 6) 15 - 45 %GF Natural, black
PBT 15 - 45 %GF Natural, black
PC 15 - 45 %GF Black, clear, translucent
PEEK 15 - 45 %GF Natural
PEI 15 - 45 %GF Natural, black
PMMA Clear, frosted
POM-C (Acetal) 15 - 45 %GF Natural, black, white
POM-H (Delrin) 15 - 45 %GF Natural
PP copolymer 15 - 45 %GF Natural
PP Homopolymer 15 - 45 %GF Natural, black
PPS 15 - 45 %GF Black, white
PPSU Black
PS (GPPS) PS (HIPS) Clear, white
PTFE (Teflon) White
PVC Grey
TOPAS COC-6017 Natural
TOPAS COC-8007 Natural
TPC-ET Natural
TPE Black, translucent
TPU Natural
TPV Natural, black
UHMW Natural
UHMWPE Natural

*Certain material may result in longer lead time.

Post-processing services for CNC machining

Service Material compatibility
Smooth machining All metal / plastics
Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) All metals
Bead blasting All metals
Anodizing Type II (glossy)Type II (matte)Type III (hardcoat)Various colour Aluminium and titanium alloys
Plating Nickel, zinc, tin, brass, copper, silver, gold, Teflon impregnated, copper All metal / plastics
Painting Powder coating (metal), metallic spray painting, plastic spray painting,rubber oil painting, UV oil painting All metal / plastics
Part marking Laser etching, laser engraving, screen printing
Electropolishing All metals
Brushing All metals
Chromate conversion coating Aluminium and copper alloys
Black oxide Stainless steel and copper alloys
Other finishes Mixture of above, UV protection coating, Teflon coating, Sand blasting, Brushing Polishing, Vapor polishing (plastic only)

*Extra lead time for certain service/material involved.

CNC machining design general consideration

  • For general purpose prototyping, Aluminium 6061-T6 is the most commonly used and recommended for very fast lead time and lowest cost.
  • Our design engineers can give prompt advice on material choice depending on your application
  • Most undercut features are possible through EDM process or using CNC with custom cutting tool. Surface created via EDM is not as smooth as machining and manual polishing would be used. If a clean surface finish is required, custom tools will need to be made, result in longer lead time. We can omit undercut features if the prototype does not require those to function to meet tight deadline.
  • If there is any cosmetic surface or functional surface (for gasket, etc.), make sure it’s clearly indicated in the 2D drawing so our QA can pay further attention
  • Our design guideline series will be coming soon.

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