Materials

BE-CU prototype offers a wide variety of materials for custom CNC machining, plastic, and metal, including but not limited to:

Aluminum CNC Machining

Aluminum: Aluminum’s strength-to-weight ratio, affordability, and recyclability have made it widely used across industries worldwide.
Alloys: 6061-T6, 7075-T6, 2024, 5052, 6060, 5083, 2017, 6082
Finishing Options: Alodine, Anodizing Types II, III, III + PTFE, ENP, Media Blasting, Nickel Plating, Powder Coating, Tumble Polishing

Stainless steel: Stainless steel’s corrosion resistance and ductility make it ideal for long-term exposure to elements and easy shaping into different forms
Finishing Options: As machined, Bead Blasted, Polishing, Decorative Chrome Plating, Powder Coat, Nickel Plating, Gold Plating, Silver Plating
Alloys: SS303, Stainless Steel 304/304L, Stainless Steel 316/316L, Stainless Steel 17-4, Stainless Steel 416, etc.

Alloy Steel: Alloy steel is steel mixed with elements like manganese, nickel, and chromium to enhance its strength, hardness, corrosion resistance, and durability, tailored to meet specific application needs.
Alloy: AISI 1215, AISI 4140, AISI 4340, AISI 8620, AISI 4130
Finishing Option: Polishing, Plating, Painting, Powder Coating and etc.

Tool Steel: Tool steel is a type of high-carbon and high-alloy steel that is specifically designed to be used in the manufacture of cutting tools, dies, and molds. It is valued for its high hardness, wear resistance, and toughness, which make it suitable for applications where the tool is subjected to repeated impacts or stresses.
Alloy: A2 Tool Steel, D2 Tool Steel, O1 Tool Steel, S7 Tool Steel, M2 Tool Steel
Finishing Option: Bead/Sand Blast, Polishing, Plating, Painting, Powder Coating, Heat Treatment and etc.

Brass: Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, especially metal material with more than 20% zinc content, which is the most commonly used metal material in cnc machining
Finishing Options: Nickel Plating, Bead Blasted, Gold Plating, Silver Plating
Alloy: C360, C260

Copper: Copper is a soft, malleable metal with excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, making it an essential material in many industries.
Grade: C10100, C11000, C12200, C14500, C17200
Finishing Option: Plating, Polishing

Titanium：Titanium has a low density and high strength, making it ideal for applications that require a strong yet lightweight material, such as aerospace, automotive, and biomedical industries. It is also highly resistant to corrosion and can withstand exposure to many chemicals and environments
Alloy: Ti-6Al-4V, Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-2Mo, Ti-3Al-2.5V
Finishing Option: Polishing, Anodizing, Sandblasting, Chemical etching, Laser engraving and etc.