VT machining offers CNC 5-Axis Machining for 17-4 PH Stainless Steel (UNS S17400 / 1.4542 / SUS630), typically supplied condition A or H900-H1150. Can be finish-machined in Condition A then aged with minimal distortion.
CNC 5-Axis Machining Notes for 17-4 PH Stainless Steel
Multi-axis machining lets 17-4 PH Stainless Steel parts be completed in one or two setups, which improves feature-to-feature accuracy.
For estimating, a 100 × 100 × 10 mm block of 17-4 PH Stainless Steel weighs about 0.78 kg.
Starting Parameters for CNC 5-Axis Machining 17-4 PH Stainless Steel
| Cutting speed (carbide) | 95-175 m/min |
|---|---|
| Feed per tooth | 0.028-0.088 mm |
| Spindle speed, Ø8 mm end mill | 3780-6960 rpm |
| Insert / tool class | ISO M — positive-rake PVD/CVD carbide |
| Coolant | Flood emulsion (8-10%) or high-pressure coolant |
| Thermal growth, 300 mm part, +3 °C | 9.7 µm (CTE 10.8 µm/m·K) |
Starting values for 17-4 PH Stainless Steel, Condition A or H900-H1150; optimised on the first article.
Full material data for 17-4 PH Stainless Steel (UNS S17400 / 1.4542 / SUS630) is on the CNC Milling 17-4 PH Stainless Steel page.
More on CNC 5-Axis Machining Stainless Steel
Finishing options, quality documentation and general cnc 5-axis machining guidance for all stainless steel grades are on our CNC 5-Axis Machining Stainless Steel page.
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Quoting CNC 5-Axis Machining 17-4 PH Stainless Steel
Send a STEP/IGES model or PDF drawing, confirm 17-4 PH Stainless Steel and its condition (we usually see it supplied condition A or H900-H1150), the quantity, critical tolerances and any finish or certificate requirements.
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Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Does CNC 5-Axis Machining 17-4 PH Stainless Steel require dedicated tooling?
Most 17-4 PH Stainless Steel machining work uses standard cutting tools and CNC programs; dedicated fixtures are made only when geometry or volume requires them.
What is CNC 5-Axis Machining 17-4 PH Stainless Steel and how is it done?
CNC 5-Axis Machining 17-4 PH Stainless Steel refers to five-axis machining orients the tool to complex geometry in one setup, reducing fixturing and improving accuracy. Applied to 17-4 PH Stainless Steel — corrosion resistant, strong and hygienic — VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.
What surface finish is achievable on 17-4 PH Stainless Steel with CNC 5-Axis Machining?
Surface finish on 17-4 PH Stainless Steel is controlled to your specification; we confirm the achievable Ra against your callout.
What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC 5-Axis Machining 17-4 PH Stainless Steel?
CNC 5-Axis Machining prototypes for 17-4 PH Stainless Steel can be produced quickly and scaled to series production. Send your drawing and quantity and we will advise lead time and any minimum order.