VT machining offers CNC Engraving for A36 Steel (ASTM A36 / ~S275JR / Q235B), typically supplied hot-rolled. General structural plate; cheap and weldable, mill scale must be removed.
CNC Engraving Notes for A36 Steel
A36 Steel takes crisp engraved text and logos; depth and stroke width are set so the marking survives any later finishing.
For estimating, a 100 × 100 × 10 mm block of A36 Steel weighs about 0.79 kg.
Starting Parameters for CNC Engraving A36 Steel
| Cutting speed (carbide) | 115-200 m/min |
|---|---|
| Feed per tooth | 0.035-0.123 mm |
| Spindle speed, Ø1 mm end mill | 24000-24000 rpm |
| Insert / tool class | ISO P — CVD-coated carbide |
| Coolant | Emulsion (5-8%); dry is possible for interrupted cuts |
Starting values for A36 Steel, Hot-rolled; optimised on the first article.
Full material data for A36 Steel (ASTM A36 / ~S275JR / Q235B) is on the CNC Milling A36 Steel page.
More on CNC Engraving Steel
Finishing options, quality documentation and general cnc engraving guidance for all steel grades are on our CNC Engraving Steel page.
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Quoting CNC Engraving A36 Steel
Send a STEP/IGES model or PDF drawing, confirm A36 Steel and its condition (we usually see it supplied hot-rolled), the quantity, critical tolerances and any finish or certificate requirements.
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Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Why is A36 Steel a good choice for CNC Engraving?
A36 Steel is strong, economical and widely available, which makes it well suited to CNC Engraving. We tune the process to the alloy so the finished A36 Steel machining part meets your dimensional and functional requirements.
What tolerances can you hold for CNC Engraving A36 Steel?
Achievable tolerances for A36 Steel machining depend on the alloy, geometry and feature size. Milling holds positional and dimensional tolerances to around ±0.01 mm, tighter with precision setups. Exact figures are confirmed against your drawing callouts.
Can VT machining make custom A36 Steel parts to my drawing?
Yes. A36 Steel 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 surface finish is achievable on A36 Steel with CNC Engraving?
Surface finish on A36 Steel is controlled to your specification; we confirm the achievable Ra against your callout.
What is CNC Engraving A36 Steel and how is it done?
CNC Engraving A36 Steel refers to cNC engraving marks logos, text, serial data and fine detail by removing a controlled depth of metal. Applied to A36 Steel — strong, economical and widely available — VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.
Does CNC Engraving A36 Steel require dedicated tooling?
Most A36 Steel machining work uses standard cutting tools and CNC programs; dedicated fixtures are made only when geometry or volume requires them.