CNC Milling 1117 Steel

VT machining offers CNC Milling for 1117 Steel (UNS G11170), typically supplied cold-drawn. Resulfurised carburising steel; machines faster than 1018.

CNC Milling Notes for 1117 Steel

1117 Steel mills well with conventional strategies; finishing passes are planned to meet flatness and finish callouts.

For estimating, a 100 × 100 × 10 mm block of 1117 Steel weighs about 0.79 kg.

Starting Parameters for CNC Milling 1117 Steel

Cutting speed (carbide)220-385 m/min
Feed per tooth0.035-0.123 mm
Spindle speed, Ø10 mm end mill7000-12250 rpm
Insert / tool classISO P — CVD-coated carbide
CoolantEmulsion (5-8%); dry is possible for interrupted cuts
Thermal growth, 100 mm part, +10 °C11.7 µm (CTE 11.7 µm/m·K)

Starting values for 1117 Steel, Cold-drawn; optimised on the first article.

1117 Steel Data Relevant to CNC Milling

Equivalent designationsUNS G11170
Key compositionC 0.14-0.20%, S 0.08-0.13%
Typical supply conditionCold-drawn
Hardness (typical)~80 HRB
Machinability rating91% (AISI B1112 = 100%)

Typical values; we work to your drawing and mill certificate.

How 1117 Steel Differs

Resulfurised carburising steel; machines faster than 1018.

Typical applications: Case-hardened pins, shafts, studs.

1117 Steel vs Similar Grades

1117 Steel1095 Steel1144 Steel1060 Steel
Key compositionC 0.14-0.20%, S 0.08-0.13%C 0.90-1.03%C 0.40-0.48%, Mn 1.35-1.65%, S 0.24-0.33%C 0.55-0.65%
Hardness~80 HRB~190 HB annealed; up to ~60 HRC hardened~25-30 HRC~180-230 HB
Tensile (MPa)~470~680 annealed~700-800~680
Machinability %91427651
Typical useCase-hardened pins, shafts, studsKnives, springs, cutting toolsShafts, hydraulic rods, studsSprings, blades, wear plates

More on CNC Milling Steel

Finishing options, quality documentation and general cnc milling guidance for all steel grades are on our CNC Milling Steel page.

Quoting CNC Milling 1117 Steel

Send a STEP/IGES model or PDF drawing, confirm 1117 Steel and its condition (we usually see it supplied cold-drawn), the quantity, critical tolerances and any finish or certificate requirements.

1117 Steel in Other Processes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What material thickness or size range suits CNC Milling 1117 Steel?

We machine 1117 Steel across a broad size range; share your part envelope for confirmation.

What is CNC Milling 1117 Steel and how is it done?

CNC Milling 1117 Steel refers to multi-axis milling cutters remove material to produce prismatic features, pockets, slots and contoured 3D surfaces. Applied to 1117 Steel — strong, economical and widely available — VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.

What surface finish is achievable on 1117 Steel with CNC Milling?

Surface finish on 1117 Steel is controlled to your specification; we confirm the achievable Ra against your callout.

Which industries use CNC Milling 1117 Steel parts?

CNC Milling 1117 Steel parts are used across aerospace, medical, automotive, electronics, semiconductor and general industrial sectors — anywhere precise 1117 Steel components are required.

What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC Milling 1117 Steel?

CNC Milling prototypes for 1117 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.