This guide provides engineers with a step-by-step approach to selecting metals for CNC-machined parts, focusing on end-use needs like performance and durability, while also considering practical factors such as cost and material availability.

The guide profiles commonly used metals—including aluminum, steel, stainless steel, brass, copper, and titanium—highlighting their properties, machinability, and ideal applications across aerospace, medical, industrial, and semiconductor sectors. You’ll gain insights into strength-to-weight ratios, corrosion resistance, and thermal performance to make informed decisions that balance functionality and manufacturability.

Whether you’re designing lightweight aerospace parts or high-conductivity medical components, this guide helps you select materials that meet performance and compliance standards.