We offer a full range of CNC materials for all applications and industries.

Swiss CNC Machining Materials

150+

Years in Business

100K

Sq. Ft. Facility

500K+

Precision-Machined Parts per Month

1000+

Satisfied Customers

CNC Machining Processes

Find the Right CNC Materials for Any Application

With over 20 different options from which to choose, you’re guaranteed to find the right materials for your next CNC precision machining project. See our comprehensive list of CNC machining materials in the chart below (listed in alphabetical order):

  • Plastic
    Name
    Alloy
    Description
    Applications
    Price
    Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
    n/a
    Low-cost plastic with outstanding impact resistance and machinability
    Electronic housing, automotive parts, consumer products
    $$
    Acetal
    n/a
    D6100 and Delrin© are well known for Low friction, good stability, abrasion resistant, and excellent machinability
    Bearings, bushings rollers
    $$$
    Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
    Rulon® J, Teflon™
    Versatile material with great non-stick properties; can withstand high temperatures; long-wearing and chemical-resistant
    Bearing and seal applications at high temperatures; ideal for mechanical, electrical, and chemical environments
    $$$
  • Metal
    Name
    Alloy
    Description
    Applications
    Price
    Aluminum
    2011 T-3
    Excellent machinability; well-suited for complex and intricate parts
    Machined parts, screw machine parts
    $$
    Aluminum
    2024 T-4
    One of our most popular options; offers high strength, but poor corrosion resistance
    Fasteners and fittings; commonly used in the automotive industry
    $$
    Aluminum
    6061 T-6
    High machinability, strength-to-weight ratio, thermal and electric conductivity, and recyclability
    General fabrication
    $$
    Aluminum
    7075 T-6
    One of the highest strength aluminum alloys available; excellent strength-to-weight ratio; ideally suited for highly stressed parts
    Structural pieces; commonly used in the aerospace industry
    $$
    High Carbon Steel
    1060-1070
    High hardness and strength; low ductility
    Textile pins, knurled pins, dowel pins, awl blades, ice picks
    $
    Low Carbon Steel
    1006-1008
    Inexpensive and low tensile strength; high ductility, machinability, and toughness
    One of the most commonly used CNC materials in the world, particularly for machinery parts
    $
    Steel Alloy
    Molybdenum
    High melting point and good strength in high-pressure environments
    Commonly used in the oil, gas, energy and construction industries
    $$$
    Stainless Steel
    300 Series
    Can withstand corrosion; heat- and cold-resistant; excellent machinability
    Fasteners, food-grade applications
    $$
    Stainless Steel
    400 Series
    Superior strength and corrosion-resistance
    Fasteners, food-grade applications
    $$
    Steel Alloy
    5120
    High carbon chromium alloy steel; produced via vacuum-arc remelting process; offers superior cleanliness and internal soundness to conventionally air-melted bearing quality
    Bearings, bushings, rollers
    $$$
    Steel Alloy
    4340, M50
    Excellent resistance to multi-axial stresses and softening at high surface temperatures; good resistance to oxidation; ideal for components that require high wear resistance and strength at high temperatures
    Aircraft bearings, gas turbines, roller bearings
    $$$
  • Alloy
    Name
    Alloy
    Description
    Application
    PRICE
    Brass
    Free Machining, Half Hard, 360, C36000, HO2
    Excellent electrical conductivity, shiny finish, and superior machinability
    Valves, nozzles, bearings; commonly used in the electronics industry
    $
    Copper
    C145, C101, Beryllium, Tellurium
    Very good thermal and electric conductivity
    Connectors, bearings, and industrial machinery; commonly used in the electronics and energy industries
    $$

CNC Machining Processes

CNC Precision Machining

CNC precision-machined components and manufactured to your exact specifications.

CNC Turning

Custom-built, Swiss-style CNC turned parts and components made to meet your shop’s every application.

Family Owned & Operated Since 1870

The cornerstone of American manufacturing for over 150 years, our ongoing success is a testament to our commitment to quality, customer service and continuous improvement.

Strict Quality Standards

We’re ISO 9001:2015-certified, so you can rest assured that each item we produce adheres to the highest quality standards.

30+ Swiss CNC Machines

With over 30 Swiss CNC machines in our factory, there’s no CNC machining job too big — whatever you need, we have the capacity for it.

Materials On-Hand

Aluminum, brass, 300/400 series stainless steel, Delrin© plastic, molybdenum and more — we offer a wide variety of materials for a wide variety of applications.

Rapid Response Times

We pride ourselves on our responsiveness — you can always expect to hear back from one of our representatives in 24 hours or less.

Made in the USA

We’re big believers in American manufacturing, which is why all of our orders are fulfilled right here in Nashua, NH.

Our Process

Our Quality Assurance Process

Here at W.H. Bagshaw, we know that the quality of our work impacts the quality of yours

That’s why we’ve implemented a strict quality assurance process — including scheduled in-process inspections and first-article inspection reports — designed to ensure that every precision-machined component we produce is of the highest caliber and made according to your specifications.

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For added peace of mind, we also offer a complete Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for any component or order upon request.

Most important, our quality management system is ISO 9001:2015-certified, which demonstrates that our precision machine shop is capable of consistently delivering high-quality parts that meet our customers’ exact requirements.

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