CNC Centerless Grinding Beryllium Copper from VT machining delivers precision Beryllium Copper parts produced to your exact drawing. Centerless grinding supports the workpiece on a blade between wheels for high-throughput OD finishing, and we tune every parameter to the behaviour of Beryllium Copper, which is high strength with good conductivity and fatigue life.
Process Data for CNC Centerless Grinding Beryllium Copper
| Wheel (supply condition) | Silicon carbide, wet only |
|---|---|
| Depth per pass (rough / finish) | 0.02-0.05 / 0.002-0.005 mm |
| Achievable finish | Ra 0.4-0.8 µm (soft metals load the wheel) |
| Typical size tolerance | Ø ±0.002 mm, roundness 0.001-0.002 mm |
| Through-feed rate | 1-3 m/min |
| Diameter range | Ø1-60 mm |
Shown for C17200 Beryllium Copper, the most common Beryllium Copper grade we see for CNC Centerless Grinding. Typical values for C17200 Beryllium Copper, Solution annealed (TB00) or aged (TH04); confirmed on the first part.
CNC Centerless Grinding Capability for Beryllium Copper
- No center holes needed
- High throughput
- Diameter ±0.003 mm
- Through-feed & in-feed
Beryllium Copper material properties, finishing options and grade notes are on our CNC Surface Grinding Beryllium Copper page.
How CNC Centerless Grinding Beryllium Copper Works
An abrasive wheel removes a fine, controlled layer from the Beryllium Copper part. Wheel specification, dressing interval, infeed and coolant are matched to the alloy's hardness so the surface is not burned or left with residual stress.
Every job begins from your CAD model or 2D drawing. Fixturing and tool paths are planned so the most critical dimensions are produced in the most rigid, repeatable setup. Critical dimensions are checked on the first part and monitored through the run.
Achievable Tolerances for CNC Centerless Grinding Beryllium Copper
| Feature | Standard | Precision |
|---|---|---|
| Size (OD, ID, thickness) | ±0.005 mm | ±0.002 mm |
| Flatness over 100 mm | 0.010 mm | 0.003 mm |
| Parallelism | 0.010 mm | 0.003 mm |
| Roundness | 0.005 mm | 0.002 mm |
| Squareness | 0.010 mm | 0.005 mm |
| Surface finish | Ra 0.4 µm | Ra 0.1 µm |
| Workpiece hardness | up to 62 HRC | up to 65 HRC |
Standard is what a normal quotation assumes. Precision is available on nominated features and is priced separately, because it needs extra setups, in-process gauging and CMM verification. Call out only the features that need it — blanket-tightening a drawing is the single most common reason a quote comes back expensive.
Design Tips for CNC Centerless Grinding Beryllium Copper
A few design choices make a real difference to cost and quality. Allowing adequate grind stock, specifying realistic flatness over the true datum, and relieving corners help us hit tight tolerances on Beryllium Copper efficiently. If you send your model early, we will return practical DFM feedback before you commit to production.
CNC Centerless Grinding Tolerances & Surface Finish
Ground Beryllium Copper reaches single-micron tolerances on size, flatness and parallelism, with surface finishes down to Ra 0.1–0.4 µm — and a near-mirror finish on suitable alloys.
Final tolerances are governed by the material's behaviour, wall thickness and overall stiffness. We give honest DFM feedback if a callout would be costly or better achieved another way.
Applications of CNC Centerless Grinding Beryllium Copper
CNC Centerless Grinding of Beryllium Copper supports parts across aerospace, medical, automotive, electronics, semiconductor, energy and general industrial sectors. We scale from one-off prototypes to ongoing production while holding the same quality.
Typical Beryllium Copper Parts for CNC Centerless Grinding
Illustrative examples of CNC Centerless Grinding Beryllium Copper parts and the callouts that usually drive the process plan. They show the kind of work that fits this process; they are not specific customer orders.
Mould insert
- Material
- Beryllium Copper
- Size
- 80 × 60 × 25 mm
- Key callouts
- Flatness 0.003 mm, squareness 0.005 mm
- Batch
- 90 pcs
Surface ground on all six faces so the insert seats without shimming.
Ceramic-coated shaft journal
- Material
- Beryllium Copper
- Size
- Ø45 × 180 mm
- Key callouts
- OD ±0.003 mm, roundness 0.002 mm, Ra 0.2 µm
- Batch
- 150 pcs
Ground after coating; the coating is never the final dimension.
Punch tool
- Material
- Beryllium Copper
- Size
- Ø10 × 60 mm
- Key callouts
- OD ±0.002 mm, roundness 0.002 mm, Ra 0.1 µm
- Batch
- 300 pcs
Cylindrical ground after hardening to 60 HRC — machining soft would not hold the size.
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Set the metal, dimensions and features, watch the 3D model update as you type, then switch to the 2D sheet to add dimensions and tolerances. Download it or send it straight to us with your RFQ.
What We Need to Quote CNC Centerless Grinding Beryllium Copper
- GeometrySTEP or IGES for the 3D model, plus a PDF drawing if you have tolerance callouts. A dimensioned sketch is enough to start.
- MaterialThe exact Beryllium Copper grade and condition — temper, heat-treat state or hardness. If you are not sure, tell us the function and we will suggest one.
- QuantityPrototype count and the expected annual volume. Both change how the part is made and therefore what it costs.
- TolerancesWhich features are critical. Everything else runs to our standard tolerance, which is what keeps the price sensible.
- FinishSurface treatment, cosmetic requirements, and any faces that must be masked.
- DocumentsWhether you need a material certificate, dimensional report, FAIR or PPAP with the shipment.
Missing something from the list is not a problem — send what you have. We will come back with the specific questions rather than a generic form.
Other Metals for CNC Centerless Grinding
Other Processes for Beryllium Copper
Send the drawing, the Beryllium Copper grade and the quantity. You get pricing, lead time and any DFM notes back — usually within one business day.
Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
What material thickness or size range suits CNC Centerless Grinding Beryllium Copper?
We machine Beryllium Copper across a broad size range; share your part envelope for confirmation.
Why is Beryllium Copper a good choice for CNC Centerless Grinding?
Beryllium Copper is high strength with good conductivity and fatigue life, which makes it well suited to CNC Centerless Grinding. We tune the process to the alloy so the finished Beryllium Copper grinding part meets your dimensional and functional requirements.
What surface finish is achievable on Beryllium Copper with CNC Centerless Grinding?
Grinding can take Beryllium Copper to a fine finish — typically Ra 0.1–0.4 µm, and to a mirror grade on suitable alloys.
How clean are the edges produced by CNC Centerless Grinding on Beryllium Copper?
Machined Beryllium Copper edges are clean and to specification; edge-break or deburring is added when your drawing calls for it.
Can VT machining make custom Beryllium Copper parts to my drawing?
Yes. Beryllium Copper grinding 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 Centerless Grinding Beryllium Copper?
CNC Centerless Grinding prototypes for Beryllium Copper can be produced quickly and scaled to series production. Send your drawing and quantity and we will advise lead time and any minimum order.