The adaptability of CNC machining technology allows it to work with an extensive range of materials, including metals and non-metals. Below are typical materials suitable for electronic device manufacturing.
Metals
Aluminum: It is a commonly used material for electronic components due to its lightweight, corrosion resistance, and conductivity. Engineers often use aluminum to create CNC machining electronics components such as heat sinks, enclosures, and other components where heat dissipation is crucial.
Copper: Copper is famous for its remarkable thermal and electrical conductivity. CNC electronics manufacturers often use copper for electrical contacts, circuit board components, and heat exchangers.
Brass: Brass is another popular material used in electronic device manufacturing due to its resistance to corrosion and excellent electrical conductivity. Typical applications of brass include connectors, decorative components, terminals, and switches.
Stainless Steel: It is a typical machining material used in electronics manufacturing, automotive applications, and the energy industry due to its good strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and structural support. Mechanical parts in assemblies, screws, and enclosures are typical machined stainless steel electronic parts.
Non-Metal
Plastics: Plastics are common non-metallic materials used in various electronic components due to their unique attributes, which include transparency, scratch resistance, impact resistance, and lightweight. Typical plastics in electronic products include PEEK, ABS, polycarbonate, and acrylic. These plastics are used for insulation, display covers, enclosures, panels, light guides, and housings.
Composites: Composites are advanced CNC machining materials produced by combining two or more constituent materials. These materials often provide high strength, excellent electrical insulation, and flame-retardant properties suitable for high-performance structural parts and insulators.