CNC Punching Nickel 201 from VT machining delivers precision Nickel 201 parts made to your exact drawing. CNC turret punching shears holes and form features in sheet metal using programmable tooling for fast, repeatable patterns, with parameters tuned to Nickel 201, which is corrosion and heat resistant.
CNC Punching Capability for Nickel 201
- Corrosion & heat resistant
- High purity grades
- Tolerance to ±0.01 mm
- Good weldability
Nickel 201 Material Data
| Density | 8.89 g/cm³ |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 460 MPa |
| Yield strength (0.2%) | 148 MPa |
| Hardness | 110 HB |
| Melting point | 1435–1446 °C |
| Thermal conductivity | 70 W/m·K |
| Thermal expansion | 13.3 ×10⁻⁶/K |
| Electrical conductivity | 23% |
| Machinability (C36000 = 100%) | 30% |
| Grades we run | Nickel 200, Nickel 201, Alloy 400, Alloy 600 |
Published typical values for Nickel 200. Other grades in the family differ — the certificate supplied with your order carries the actual heat-lot figures.
Gummy and work-hardening at once. Sharp tools, positive rake, and a deliberate depth of cut that stays under the hardened skin from the previous pass.
Machining Nickel 201 with CNC Punching
Nickel 201 behaves predictably under CNC Punching once parameters are dialled in: machinability is moderate; work-hardens, sharp tooling required, and we tune the operation accordingly.
We hold reference parameters for this grade, so repeat orders of Nickel 201 run consistently from one batch to the next.
Achievable Tolerances for CNC Punching Nickel 201
| Feature | Standard | Precision |
|---|---|---|
| Hole position across sheet | ±0.15 mm | ±0.10 mm |
| Hole diameter | ±0.10 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Overall blank size | ±0.20 mm | ±0.10 mm |
| Minimum hole | 1.0 × thickness | 0.8 × thickness |
| Hole-to-edge distance | 2.0 × thickness | 1.5 × thickness |
| Burr height | 0.08 mm | 0.03 mm (deburred) |
| Sheet thickness range | 0.5–6.0 mm | 0.5–3.0 mm |
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.
Why Nickel 201?
Nickel 201 is chosen when a part needs what this grade offers — it is corrosion and heat resistant. We confirm the grade and any temper or heat-treat condition with you before machining.
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 Nickel 201 part to print. Inspection reports, material certificates and first-article documentation can be supplied on request.
Secondary Operations & Finishing
Finished Nickel 201 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.
Design Tips for CNC Punching Nickel 201
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 Nickel 201. If you send your model early, we will return practical DFM feedback before you commit to production.
CNC Punching Tolerances & Surface Finish
Punched Nickel 201 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.
Applications of CNC Punching Nickel 201
Customers order CNC Punching Nickel 201 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 Nickel 201
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.
Finishing Options for Nickel 201
| Finish | Thickness / effect | Why it gets specified |
|---|---|---|
| Deburr / edge break | 0.05–0.3 mm | All parts unless the drawing says otherwise |
| Bead blast | Ra 1.6–3.2 µm | Uniform matt finish, hides tool marks |
| Laser marking | — | Part number, lot code, data matrix |
No drawing yet? Build one in the browser.
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 Punching Nickel 201
- 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 Nickel 201 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.
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Send the drawing, the Nickel 201 condition and the quantity — pricing and lead time come back the same or next business day.
Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
What is CNC Punching Nickel 201 and how is it done?
CNC Punching Nickel 201 refers to cNC turret punching shears holes and form features in sheet metal using programmable tooling for fast, repeatable patterns. Applied to Nickel 201 — corrosion and heat resistant — VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.
Why is Nickel 201 a good choice for CNC Punching?
Nickel 201 is corrosion and heat resistant, which makes it well suited to CNC Punching. We tune the process to the alloy so the finished Nickel 201 punching part meets your dimensional and functional requirements.
What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC Punching Nickel 201?
CNC Punching prototypes for Nickel 201 can be produced quickly and scaled to series production. Send your drawing and quantity and we will advise lead time and any minimum order.
Does CNC Punching Nickel 201 require dedicated tooling?
Punching uses programmable turret tooling; standard tools cover most patterns, with special tools added for unique forms.
How clean are the edges produced by CNC Punching on Nickel 201?
Punched Nickel 201 edges are clean when punch/die clearance is correct; we set clearance to the gauge and can add deburring if specified.