VT machining specialises in CNC Punching 1117 Steel. Because 1117 Steel is strong, economical and widely available, and its machinability is good to excellent depending on carbon content; free-machining grades cut cleanly, we plan each job around the grade to protect accuracy and surface quality.
CNC Punching Capability for 1117 Steel
- Carbon/low-alloy grades
- Economical & weldable
- Tolerance to ±0.02 mm
- Hardenable by heat treat
Machining 1117 Steel with CNC Punching
1117 Steel behaves predictably under CNC Punching once parameters are dialled in: machinability is good to excellent depending on carbon content; free-machining grades cut cleanly, and we tune the operation accordingly.
We hold reference parameters for this grade, so repeat orders of 1117 Steel run consistently from one batch to the next.
Why 1117 Steel?
1117 Steel is chosen when a part needs what this grade offers — it is strong, economical and widely available. We confirm the grade and any temper or heat-treat condition with you before machining.
CNC Punching Tolerances & Surface Finish
Punched 1117 Steel holds hole-position repeatability around ±0.10 mm across the sheet, with consistent hole quality when punch/die clearance is matched to the gauge.
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.
Design Tips for CNC Punching 1117 Steel
We are happy to suggest design tweaks that improve manufacturability. Keeping hole-to-edge and hole-to-hole distances at least 1.5–2× thickness avoids distortion and tearing in punched 1117 Steel. If you send your model early, we will return practical DFM feedback before you commit to production.
CNC Punching Quality & Inspection
We control quality throughout the process, not just at the end. In-process checks plus final inspection — including CMM where specified — keep every 1117 Steel part to print. Inspection reports, material certificates and first-article documentation can be supplied on request.
Secondary Operations & Finishing
Finished 1117 Steel parts can move straight into secondary operations under one roof. Typical add-ons are deburring, passivation, anodising, plating, blasting, polishing and laser marking. We coordinate the whole chain so you receive complete, inspection-ready parts.
Applications of CNC Punching 1117 Steel
Customers order CNC Punching 1117 Steel components for everything from instrumentation to structural and functional assemblies. Whether you need a single prototype or recurring production volume, the same process discipline applies.
How to Order CNC Punching 1117 Steel
Getting a quote is simple. Share your model, the material grade, your quantity and target tolerances. You receive a clear quotation with lead time and honest manufacturability feedback.
1117 Steel in Other Processes
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Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
How clean are the edges produced by CNC Punching on 1117 Steel?
Punched 1117 Steel edges are clean when punch/die clearance is correct; we set clearance to the gauge and can add deburring if specified.
Does CNC Punching 1117 Steel require dedicated tooling?
Punching uses programmable turret tooling; standard tools cover most patterns, with special tools added for unique forms.
Why is 1117 Steel a good choice for CNC Punching?
1117 Steel is strong, economical and widely available, which makes it well suited to CNC Punching. We tune the process to the alloy so the finished 1117 Steel punching part meets your dimensional and functional requirements.
What material thickness or size range suits CNC Punching 1117 Steel?
Punching suits 1117 Steel sheet roughly 0.5–6 mm thick, with clearance matched to the gauge.
Can VT machining make custom 1117 Steel parts to my drawing?
Yes. 1117 Steel 1117 Steel punching 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.