VT machining offers CNC 4-Axis Machining for 2024 Aluminum (UNS A92024 / EN AW-2024), typically supplied T3 / T351. High fatigue strength; classic aerospace structural alloy, not weldable by fusion.
CNC 4-Axis Machining Notes for 2024 Aluminum
Multi-axis machining lets 2024 Aluminum parts be completed in one or two setups, which improves feature-to-feature accuracy.
For estimating, a 100 × 100 × 10 mm block of 2024 Aluminum weighs about 0.28 kg.
Starting Parameters for CNC 4-Axis Machining 2024 Aluminum
| Cutting speed (carbide) | 320-800 m/min |
|---|---|
| Feed per tooth | 0.035-0.14 mm |
| Spindle speed, Ø10 mm end mill | 10190-24000 rpm |
| Insert / tool class | ISO N — sharp, polished, uncoated or DLC |
| Coolant | Emulsion or MQL; polished uncoated or DLC tools |
| Rotary positioning accuracy | ±10 arc-sec (≈ ±0.005 mm at Ø100 mm) |
Starting values for 2024 Aluminum, T3 / T351; optimised on the first article.
Full material data for 2024 Aluminum (UNS A92024 / EN AW-2024) is on the CNC Milling 2024 Aluminum page.
More on CNC 4-Axis Machining Aluminum
Finishing options, quality documentation and general cnc 4-axis machining guidance for all aluminum grades are on our CNC 4-Axis Machining Aluminum page.
No drawing yet? Sketch the part in our free 3D + 2D builder and send it with your RFQ.
Quoting CNC 4-Axis Machining 2024 Aluminum
Send a STEP/IGES model or PDF drawing, confirm 2024 Aluminum and its condition (we usually see it supplied T3 / T351), the quantity, critical tolerances and any finish or certificate requirements.
2024 Aluminum in Other Processes
Related
Send the drawing, the 2024 Aluminum condition and the quantity — pricing and lead time come back the same or next business day.
Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Can VT machining make custom 2024 Aluminum parts to my drawing?
Yes. 2024 Aluminum machining is made to order from your CAD/2D drawing. Share your geometry, material grade, tolerance and quantity and we will confirm feasibility, lead time and pricing.
What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC 4-Axis Machining 2024 Aluminum?
CNC 4-Axis Machining prototypes for 2024 Aluminum can be produced quickly and scaled to series production. Send your drawing and quantity and we will advise lead time and any minimum order.
What is CNC 4-Axis Machining 2024 Aluminum and how is it done?
CNC 4-Axis Machining 2024 Aluminum refers to four-axis machining adds a rotary axis for indexed or continuous machining around a part. Applied to 2024 Aluminum — lightweight with excellent machinability — VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.
What surface finish is achievable on 2024 Aluminum with CNC 4-Axis Machining?
Surface finish on 2024 Aluminum is controlled to your specification; we confirm the achievable Ra against your callout.
Does CNC 4-Axis Machining 2024 Aluminum require dedicated tooling?
Most 2024 Aluminum machining work uses standard cutting tools and CNC programs; dedicated fixtures are made only when geometry or volume requires them.