CUT ALUMINIUM. KEEP THE DATUM.
When plastic prototypes stop answering the question, machined aluminium (aluminum, if you are in the US) gives you real stock material, cleaner interfaces, and production-intent surfaces.
WHAT LEAVES THE LAB
- CNC machined aluminium parts
- Material and finish review
- Threads, bores, datum faces, and inspection notes
- First article and small batch workflow
- Tracked dispatch with job history
FROM FILE TO PART
- STEP 01
Send STEP
Upload STEP, IGES, SLDPRT, F3D, or DXF with material, quantity, and critical dimensions.
- STEP 02
Review setup
The job is checked for stock, tool access, setups, threads, tolerance risk, and finish requirements.
- STEP 03
Machine
The part is cut from aluminium stock with progress visible online.
- STEP 04
Inspect
Every part is scanned and inspected before dispatch, then packed and shipped.
TYPICAL JOBS
Representative examples of the parts this route suits, not customer case studies.
| Part | Process | Material | Spec | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor housing | CNC milling | Aluminium | Threaded lid and bores | First article |
| Robotics bracket | CNC milling | Aluminium | Load-bearing mount | Prototype test |
| Optics mounting plate | CNC milling | Aluminium | Flat datum face | Small batch |
Use aluminium when material behavior matters
Printed plastic is useful, but it will not prove heat transfer, machined threads, stiffness, wear, or final-material assembly behavior. Aluminium closes that gap.
Tolerances should follow function
Call out the holes, faces, threads, and mating dimensions that matter. Over-specifying every surface increases cost without improving the prototype.
COMMON QUESTIONS
- Can Wyntek machine aluminium prototypes?
- Yes. Wyntek machines aluminium prototypes and small batches from uploaded CAD, with every part inspected before dispatch.
- What file is best for aluminium CNC machining?
- STEP is preferred. Include notes for material, finish, threads, critical dimensions, and quantity.
- When should I choose aluminium CNC instead of 3D printing?
- Choose aluminium CNC when stiffness, heat, threads, surface finish, tolerance, or production material behavior matter to the test.
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