Luke Malson

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Selecting an aluminium alloy

Materials
13 May 2024

Selecting the appropriate material and grade is among the important early decisions you'll make when designing your CNC machined component. In this blog we look at the most common grades of aluminium, one of the most versatile metals, and the factors to consider to select the best grade for your next project.

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Copper vs brass: Which is the best material for your next machined component?

Materials
06 Feb 2024

Copper or brass? Brass or copper? If you're in a quandary about which of these two yellow metals to choose for your CNC machined component, you're not alone. In this blog we bring you the lowdown on these two excellent options and will help you compare them side by side.