CNC machining of Copper

Our copper materials are the ideal choice for precision CNC machining, offering superior mechanical properties and excellent machinability.          Widely used in aerospace, automotive, electronics, and other advanced manufacturing sectors, ensuring long-term performance and exceptional product quality.

Copper Material

Copper is of crucial significance in the field of CNC machining and is an ideal material for manufacturing precision components. Its remarkable high thermal conductivity characteristic can significantly improve heat transfer efficiency and is widely used in many industries such as aerospace and automotive manufacturing; its excellent electrical conductivity makes it a preferred material for manufacturing conductive devices; its outstanding corrosion resistance ensures long-term stable operation under various harsh environmental conditions.
Moreover, the mechanical properties of copper are stable and balanced, and its processing performance is excellent, enabling high-precision cutting and achieving good surface quality.

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  • Quote within 24 hours
  • MOQ: 1 piece; sample completed within three days
  • Various material options (special steel and titanium alloys)
  • Complete machines: 3-axis, 4-axis, 5-axis CNC lathes, grinders, wire cutting, etc
  • The max CNC processing size: 6.5 meters; machine accuracy is 0.01mm
  • Fully transparent production progress follow-up and feedback
  • Three-dimensional coordinate inspection of products and issuing inspection reports
  • Tight packaging, safe transportation, fast delivery (DHL Fedex UPS shipping)

Various models of copper

H59 Brass (CuZn40) — H59
  • Main Elements: Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn)

    Characteristics & Properties:

    1. Good machinability and formability

    2. Good corrosion resistance in normal environments

    3. Good electrical and thermal conductivity

    4. Cost-effective and suitable for general-purpose components

    Applications:
    Industrial: Mechanical fittings, valve components, pipe connectors, and hardware.
    Electrical: Connectors, terminals, and electrical fittings.
    Plumbing: Plumbing fittings, fasteners, and general-purpose brass components.
    Consumer Products: Decorative hardware, handles, and precision-machined parts.

    Machinability:

    1. Good machinability for general CNC turning and milling

    2. Suitable for common machining operations and complex component geometries

H62 Brass (CuZn37) — H62
  • Main Elements: Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn)

    Characteristics & Properties:

    1. Good strength and plasticity

    2. Good cold-working and forming properties

    3. Good electrical and thermal conductivity

    4. Good corrosion resistance in many common environments

    Applications:
    Industrial: Mechanical components, pipe fittings, valve parts, and connectors.
    Electrical: Electrical terminals, conductive components, and connector parts.
    Plumbing: Water fittings, hardware, and general-purpose plumbing components.
    Consumer Products: Decorative parts, fasteners, handles, and precision-machined components.

    Machinability:

    1. Suitable for CNC milling, turning, drilling, and other conventional machining operations

    2. Machining performance depends on material condition, geometry, and cutting parameters

Pure Copper (T2 / C11000) — T2
  • Main Elements: Copper (Cu)

    Characteristics & Properties:

    1. Excellent electrical conductivity

    2. Excellent thermal conductivity

    3. Good corrosion resistance in many environments

    4. High ductility and good formability

    Applications:
    Electrical: Busbars, electrical connectors, terminals, and conductive components.
    Thermal Management: Heat sinks, heat exchangers, cooling plates, and thermal transfer components.
    Industrial: Copper fittings, conductive parts, and precision-machined components.
    Semiconductor: Electrical contacts, thermal management components, and selected vacuum equipment parts, depending on design requirements.

    Machinability:

    1. Relatively soft and ductile, which can cause built-up edges and burr formation

    2. Requires suitable cutting tools, sharp edges, and optimized machining parameters for good surface finish

Free-Cutting Brass (C36000)
  • Main Elements: Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn), Lead (Pb)

    Characteristics & Properties:

    1. Excellent machinability and chip-breaking performance

    2. Good dimensional accuracy in precision-machined parts

    3. Good corrosion resistance in many common environments

    4. Good strength and suitable mechanical properties for general-purpose components

    Applications:
    Industrial: Precision fittings, valve components, threaded parts, and pneumatic fittings.
    Electrical: Connector pins, terminals, and electrical hardware.
    Automotive: Precision fasteners, bushings, fittings, and small machined components.
    Consumer Products: Screws, nuts, inserts, and precision hardware.

    Machinability:

    1. Excellent machinability, suitable for high-speed CNC turning and milling

    2. Produces short, manageable chips and supports efficient batch production

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Yes. We offer fully custom CNC copper machining based on your drawings, samples or specifications, including oxygen-free copper, brass and beryllium copper for marine, electrical and hardware applications.

We provide polishing, passivation, tin plating, nickel plating, gold plating and anti-tarnish coating to prevent copper oxidation.

  1. We use high-precision 3/5-axis CNC machines and CMM inspection. Typical tolerance can reach ±0.005 mm for precision copper components.
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The lead time depends on the complexity, size, and machining techniques used. For simple prototypes, we can typically complete them within 1-3 days.

Copper has higher material cost and tool wear compared with aluminum. The price depends on material grade, complexity, tolerance and quantity. We provide competitive quotes.

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