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Copper CNC Machining

Anpllocnc has been dedicated to offering customers worldwide high-quality copper CNC machining services for diverse applications across a wide range of industries. Our complete CNC manufacturing equipment and unmatched in-house machining capacity enable us to produce copper parts in different shapes, sizes, specifications, and complexity, meanwhile, fulfilling or surpassing clients’ expectations or requirements. With the support of advanced facilities and highly skilled experts, a series of CNC machining processes are available for making prototypes and batch production, including high-precision CNC milling, turning, 5-axis machining, wire EDM, and many more. Moreover, we also offer secondary processing options for machined copper parts to match mechanical and cosmetic purposes.

Why Choose Our Copper CNC Machining Service?

If you’re looking for copper CNC machining services, look no further than us. We’re the leading CNC machining copper services provider and provide our clients the best possible service. In addition, we can fabricate copper sheet metal parts in any shape and size. And we provide the highest standards of quality assurance and craftsmanship.

We have many milling machines and lathes for our use, which means we can complete both small and large quantities. In addition, we provide a variety of surface treatments to meet the needs of our customers.

And we offer competitive prices and quick turnaround times. Whether you need small quantities or a large production run, we can get the job done quickly and efficiently.Plus, we can CNC machine other materials, including stainless steel, aluminum, and plastic. Contact us today to learn more about what we can do for you.

copper c101 part
Processes Lead Time Finishing Options Tolerance Price Applications Alloys
CNC Mill CNC Lathe As fast as 3 days Available as-machined, media blasted, or hand-polished ISO 2768 $$$ Bus bars, gaskets, wire connectors, and other electrical applications 101, 110

About the Copper Material

Excellent thermal and electrical conductivity Copper offers excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, it’s often used for busbars, wire connectors, and other electrical applications. Copper has a glossy reddish-orange appearance.Copper is a soft, non-magnetic metal known for its thermal and electrical conductivity. Often copper is not used in its pure form but in various alloys to improve workability and performance. Copper is one of the most widely used structural materials on multiple products across various industries. Due to its availability, low melting point, and malleability, copper is a cost practical choice for manufacturers in a competitive market. Its excellent elasticity, sufficient strength, and outstanding flexibility make it a popular choice for many CNC machined part applications.

101 and 110 copper alloys offer excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, which make them natural choices for bus bars, wire connectors, and other electrical applications. While 101 (also known as super-conductive copper) offers higher conductivity due to its purity (99.99% copper), 110 is generally easier to machine and thus more cost-effective.

Copper is easily identifiable by its pinkish-orange color. This material had been in use for thousands of years due to appearing in a malleable metallic form in nature. Nowadays, copper is commonly combined with other metals such as zinc, nickel, aluminum, and others to form a more tough alloy. Though, copper-based alloys do still contain a high percentage of copper with additional metal components not reaching over 40%. These machinable copper alloy families include:

  • Brass – a copper-zinc alloy range is utilized for higher corrosion resistance, good strength, and ductility. It maintains fine conductivity while providing decent hardness. The zinc portion is typically under 15% in the final alloy.
  • Bronze – a copper-tin alloy type with phosphorus additives widely used for gears and bearings, coins, and musical instruments. Sometimes aluminum or silicone can be used instead of tin to manufacture bronze.
  • Nickel-Silver – a mix of copper, nickel, and zinc with higher resistance to corrosion in comparison to brasses.
  • Copper-Nickel – combinations of copper and nickel are mostly used in applications requiring ductility and corrosion resistance such as marine equipment.

Do You Need Copper CNC Machining Services?

Our products are made with precise machining and rigorous quality testing. To ensure our products meet the specialized needs of our aerospace, military, defense, medical, and automotive clients, we:

  • Have ISO and FFL certifications
  • Follow ITAR regulation

Our key services include high-precision CNC milling and turning, high-tolerance, thin wall, and tight-tolerance machining. We accommodate small or large production runs to meet your needs. Request a quote by contacting us directly or using our online form.

The Typical Services We Offer

Supported by further machining capabilities, Anpllocnc can custom your required copper products based on your design drawing. You are assured that tight tolerance standards and high quality are met consistently for your copper-machined project.

Here is the typical manufacturing service that Anpllocnc can offer.

1. Copper Cup Machining
Anpllocnc can custom different kinds of copper cup products for your prototyping or low volume requirement. At the same time, we can offer you a competitive price for your customized copper cup with satisfying quality.

2. Copper Bowl CNC Machining
If you have a copper bowl project, talk to Anpllocnc. As a professional CNC machining manufacturer, we have full manufacturing capabilities such as turning, milling, silkscreen to build your cooper bowl part perfectly.

3. Copper Bath Machining
The best way to build a copper bath product is to use the sheet metal fabrication process. As an old on-demand part manufacturer, Anpllocnc can build a quality copper bath product based on your drawing.

4. Copper Container Machining
The copper container is big size product, laser cutting and welding are popular fabrication methods for making copper containers. Anpllocnc has complete facilities to ensure that we can build all kinds of copper container products.

5. Copper Ball Manufacturing
If you have a prototyping requirement for a copper ball, it is better to talk to Anpllocnc. As a professional rapid prototyping shop, we can support a one-stop solution to different types of metal products including a copper ball at a quick turnaround.

6. Copper Bolts Machining
With our capability, we can do any processes based on your project needs. Over the years, we have built a lot of copper bolt projects for our customers all over the world. Talk to us for your bolts project, we can perform processes cost-effectively based on your needs.

7. Copper Bush Part Creation
The CNC turning process is the best manufacturing method to create copper bush components. We have an experienced team to build a bush component with high precision. You can 100% trust Anpllocnc as your partner.

Applications for Machined Copper Parts

Machined copper is suitable for engineering applications because of its corrosion resistant and thermal conductivity properties. Some engineering applications for machined copper parts include: valves, hydraulic tubing, radiators, and much more. Also, copper machining is suitable for electrical applications because of copper’s electrical conductivity property. Machining copper for electrical applications is used mostly in the automotive industry for radiators, cooling systems, and even heat exchangers. Furthermore, there are also environmental applications that require copper machining products including coastal power systems and plumbing systems!

Copper Material Properties

110 Copper

Tensile StrengthElongation at BreakHardnessDensityMaximum TempMcMaster Part Number
42,000 psi (1/2 hard)20%Rockwell F400.322 lbs / cu. in.500°F8963KK149

101 Copper

Tensile StrengthElongation at BreakHardnessDensityMaximum TempMcMaster Part Number
37,000 psi (1/2 hard)14%Rockwell F600.323 lbs / cu. in.500° F2554T511

Copper Material Finish

Copper has a shiny reddish-orange finish, which varies slightly based on the surface finish method. Copper can be media-blasted and polished to achieve many different cosmetic surface finishes.

 NameDescriptionMaterialsColorTextureLink
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Powder CoatingPowder coating is a type of coating that is applied as a free-flowing, dry powder. Unlike conventional liquid paint which is delivered via an evaporating solvent, powder coating is typically applied electrostatically and then cured under heat or with ultraviolet light.Aluminum

Black, any RAL code or Pantone number

Gloss or semi-gloss

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ElectroplatingElectroplated coating preserves the surface of parts and resists rusts and other defects from causing decay by applying electric currents to reduce metal cations.

Aluminum, steel, stainless steel

n/a

Gloss or semi-gloss

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Polishing

Ranging from Ra 0.8~Ra0.1, polishing processes use an abrasive material to rub the part’s surface to make the shine more less shiny, depending on your requirements.

 

All materials

 

 n/a

 

Smooth, glossy finish

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Painting

Painting involves spraying a layer of paint onto the surface of the part. Colors can be matched to a Pantone color number of the customer’s choosing, while finishes range from matte to gloss to metallic.

Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel

Custom

Gloss, semi-gloss, flat, metallic, textured

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Copper Design Recommendations

Min Wall Thickness Min End Mill Size Min Drill Size Max Part Size Undercuts Radii : Depth
0.5 mm 0.8 mm (0.03 in) 0.5 mm (0.02 in) 1200 x 500 x 152 mm [x,y,z] (mill) 152 x 394 mm [d,h] (lathe) Square profile, full radius, dovetail profiles Depth must not exceed 12x drill bit diameter. For end mills, depth must not exceed 10x tool diameter.

Frequently asked questions

Pure copper CNC machining is very difficult to and requires specialized knowledge. Alloying the copper with elements such as tin, silicon, zinc, aluminum, and nickel can drastically improve machinability because it changes the material composition.

The cost of CNC machining Copper depends on the complexity and size of the part and the type of Copper. These variables will affect the type of machine that is required, the time it takes to produce the part, and the cost of the raw material.
Simply upload a CAD file to get an instant CNC machining quote.

Copper alloys have great electrical and thermal conductivity, which make them natural choices for many electrical applications, such as bus bars and wire connectors.

  • 101 copper offers higher conductivity due to its purity.
  • 110 copper is generally easier to CNC machine making it more cost effective.
  • Copper beryllium (CuBe) combines high strength with non-magnetic and non-sparking qualities. It is excellent for CNC machining, forming and general metalworking.

Copper’s unique benefits and properties make it a valuable material for a wide variety of applications and is easy to machine.

Copper has good corrosion resistance and is especially malleable and ductile. It is a good heat and electricity conductor and can be hard and soft soldered easily.

With copper CNC machining, precise copper parts can be produced quickly and with a high level of repeatability, ensuring each part meets strict requirements and specifications.

Copper is suitable for a wide array of applications such as pipes, electric cabling, circuit boards, electronics, wiring, radiators and cooling systems.

Looking For CNC Copper Machining Services In China?

Whether you’re looking for machining copper for a small or large project, we have the skills and resources to get the job done right. We have the experience and expertise to handle your copper machining needs. Contact us today and learn more about our copper products and services.