CNC machining of exotic metals involves using Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines to cut, shape, and form metals that are considered exotic due to their unique properties, high cost, or challenging machinability. Exotic metals often have superior characteristics such as high strength, corrosion resistance, and heat resistance, making them suitable for specialized applications in industries…
Machining exotic materials presents several significant challenges stemming from their unique properties, including high hardness, poor thermal conductivity, and abrasive behavior. Exotic materials include titanium, Inconel, tungsten, ceramics, molybdenum, Hastelloy, and many more. When machining these materials, it’s essential to employ specialized cutting tools, carefully optimized cutting parameters, effective cooling strategies, and skilled operators to…
Selecting which types of materials you’d like to use for your next CNC machining project can be challenging. Softer metals, such as aluminum, copper, brass, and bronze, are easy to machine and perfect for various applications. However, most exotic materials, such as Inconel, Invar, Kovar, and Titanium, are not as easy to machine. Machining exotic materials, often…
