Carbon Steel CNC Machining
Elimold offers a wide range of carbon steel CNC machining services, producing custom carbon steel parts and assemblies requiring assembly. We utilize state-of-the-art technology and software to manufacture some of the most complex and precise components. All precision parts and assemblies are produced in-house, with solutions tailored to your specific requirements.
Professional Carbon Steel CNC Parts Supplier
Elimold has its own in-house CNC machining plant in Shenzhen, China. Since its inception, we have earned a global reputation for on-time delivery, budget control, and tolerance control. We understand that every client’s project is unique, therefore we can provide individual, customized carbon steel machining services to meet specific project needs. Elimold’s expertise in high-quality customized carbon steel parts manufacturing and machining services is second to none. Furthermore, our in-house quality management team’s rigorous control over quality assurance and inspection ensures that every precision carbon steel CNC machining service we provide meets the highest standards.
Carbon Steel Machining Factory
Our well-established internal operating system reduces overall costs, enables rapid turnaround times and shorter delivery cycles, while ensuring professional handling from start to finish. Our 80,000 square foot factory in Shenzhen, China, boasts over 100 CNC machining centers and 35 overhead cranes capable of handling workpieces weighing up to 20 tons, enabling us to undertake virtually any custom metal CNC machining project. Contact us today to learn more about our custom carbon steel CNC machining capabilities.
Experienced Carbon Steel Parts Manufacturer
We have machined most steel alloys and accumulated extensive data on carbon steel machining cutting speeds and feed rates, maximizing machining efficiency and minimizing costs. Our in-depth understanding of various alloys allows us to recommend the most suitable carbon steel grades without sacrificing cost or performance. For a quote on medium carbon steel machining, please share your project details with us. We will provide a free quote as soon as possible.
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We have a team of manufacturing experts working behind the scenes to fulfill your production order, we manage the entire process and keep you updated along the way.
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What is Carbon Steel?
Carbon steel is primarily composed of steel, carbon, iron, and other elements. Its carbon content is typically as high as 2.5%; it is further categorized based on carbon content into low-carbon steel (C≤0.25%), medium-carbon steel (0.25%<C≤0.6%), and high-carbon steel (C>0.6%). As carbon content increases, strength and hardness increase, while plasticity and toughness decrease. Carbon steel is ideal for custom machining due to its versatility and cost-effectiveness. This alloy combines excellent machinability, weldability, and strength, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. Low-carbon steel offers excellent ductility, suitable for complex designs; while medium-carbon steel ensures higher tensile strength and toughness to meet the demands of harsh environments.
Furthermore, carbon steel’s mechanical properties can be adjusted through heat treatment, resulting in durable, high-performance components. Partnering with us will provide you with meticulously crafted components to meet your specific needs, enhancing project efficiency and performance.
Common Grade of Carbon Steel for CNC Machining
A36 Carbon Steel
A versatile, general-purpose steel with good weldability, machinability, and formability.
1018 Carbon Steel
Known for its good weldability, machinability, and moderate strength. It is easy to form and shape.
1045 Carbon Steel
Offers higher strength and hardness compared to 1018, but with slightly reduced ductility.
1060 Carbon Steel
Offers good wear resistance and hardness due to its higher carbon content. It is commonly used in hardened applications.
1095 Carbon Steel
High hardness and wear resistance. This grade is often used in applications requiring a fine edge or surface finish.
4140 Carbon Steel
High strength, good hardenability, and excellent wear resistance. It is more durable and tough than standard carbon steel.
4130 Carbon Steel
Known for its strength, toughness, and ability to withstand high stress at higher temperatures.
52100 Carbon Steel
A high-carbon steel with excellent wear resistance, high hardness, and toughness.
Carbon Steel 1050
Medium carbon steel offers a good balance between strength and ductility.
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Whether you need a one-off prototype or mass production, our team can translate complex requirements into reliable results. Contact us today to discuss your carbon steel project and learn how precision manufacturing can drive your next generation of innovation.
Our Carbon Steel Machining Technology
Precision machining transforms carbon steel parts into their final form, allowing no deviation in tolerances and surface finish. Our machining team utilizes a variety of advanced CNC technologies to cut, shape, and finish carbon steel CNC parts with repeatable precision.
Carbon Steel CNC Machining Capabilities
Elimold is a trusted brand for providing advanced carbon steel machining services. Whether you need CNC-machined prototypes, small-batch production, or large-volume orders, our highly skilled and experienced team can handle projects of any size using state-of-the-art CNC machine tools. We are capable of producing carbon steel parts with precision up to 0.0002 inches, ranging in size from the smallest 3 inches x 3 inches x 3 inches (or weighing less than 1 pound) to the largest 150 inches x 92 inches x 48 inches. Our advanced machining capabilities encompass four-axis and five-axis milling, Swiss-type lathe machining, and even micro-machining.
End-to-End Value in Carbon Steel Part Manufacturing
Managing multiple suppliers for machining, finishing, and surface treatment often adds unnecessary costs and complexity. At Elimold, these steps are all done in one place. We have the capability to perform carbon steel machining and finishing in-house, streamlining the production process, reducing lead times, and achieving a single point of responsibility. As your one-stop partner, we can provide prototyping and high-volume production with the same precision and reliability.
Surface Finishing of Carbon Steel CNC Parts
As Machined
Anodizing
Brushed Finish
Sand Blasting
Heat Treatment
Teflon Coating
Black Oxidize
Electroless Plating
Electroplating
Painting
Powder Coating
Electrophoresis
Tumbling
Alodine
Electropolish
Passivation
SPI Finish
Custom Carbon Steel CNC Parts Project Contract Manufacturing
We understand that every project is unique, so we offer tailored solutions to meet your specific needs. Our CNC machining services can produce carbon steel parts of various shapes, sizes, and configurations, ensuring a perfect fit for your application. Whether prototyping or mass production, we have extensive expertise to deliver results that exceed your expectations.
As a professional prototyping and contract manufacturing company, we offer custom carbon steel metalworking services to meet your diverse needs. Our technology and equipment enable precise cutting, milling, and grinding of carbon steel materials, ensuring your parts have high precision and top-notch quality.
Quality Certification and Compliance
In industries with extremely high precision requirements, certification is just as important as capability. Elimold adheres to the ISO 9001 and AS9100D quality systems, ensuring comprehensive process control and traceability for every carbon steel part. As a contract manufacturer with a robust quality management system, we can meet the safety and compliance requirements of custom manufacturing projects in most industries. Furthermore, each of our certifications reinforces our commitment to accuracy, traceability, and accountability. From first-article inspection to final verification, every carbon steel part is measured against the same stringent standards.
Design Considerations for Carbon Steel CNC Parts
When designing carbon steel CNC parts for CNC machining, factors such as wall thickness, corner radius, and geometry must be considered to ensure optimal machinability and structural integrity. Balancing design complexity and manufacturability ensures efficient production and high-quality parts. Optimizing part design and reducing machining setups can significantly reduce manufacturing costs. This is especially important for low-cost products, as savings in material costs can easily be offset by expensive setup fees.
FAQ
Yes, our team has extensive expertise in the manufacturing of parts and components. As plastics processing specialists, our in-house materials experts will guide you in selecting the most suitable materials for your application based on all usage factors. Our experienced machinists are also proficient in machining a wide range of materials, including metals. We can review your 3D models and drawings and suggest any necessary modifications before production begins.
Chip adhesion is usually caused by excessively low cutting speeds, inappropriate tool geometry, or poor chip breaking performance. Our solution: optimize chip breaker design, increase cutting speed, and combine high-pressure pneumatic-hydraulic chip removal.
Strictly control machine tool thermal deformation (thermal compensation), use online measurement (coordinate measuring machine or trigger probe), and add compensation parameters to the toolpath.
High hardness and chip adhesion can lead to chipping. Cubic boron nitride (CBN) tools or high-performance coated tools should be used, and cutting speeds and depths of cut should be reduced.
Use multi-pass micro-feed cutting, followed by finish grinding or ultra-finishing, and combine this with online roughness measurement for feedback and parameter adjustment.
Medium carbon steel has good toughness and high plasticity, with a low risk of machining vibration and chipping; high carbon steel has high hardness, requiring more stringent tooling and parameter specifications.
We use a wide variety of carbon steel grades, from low carbon steel suitable for forming and welding to high carbon steel requiring heat treatment. We select the appropriate steel grade based on the specific circumstances of each project to balance performance and cost.
Our expertise in carbon steel manufacturing and machining is applied to industries with extremely high requirements for strength, durability, and precision, including aerospace, medical, and energy.
Yes. We partner with trusted surface treatment companies to provide coating, electroplating, and surface treatment services to improve the corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and aesthetics of carbon steel parts.
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