VT machining offers CNC Routing for A36 Steel (ASTM A36 / ~S275JR / Q235B), typically supplied hot-rolled. General structural plate; cheap and weldable, mill scale must be removed.
CNC Routing Notes for A36 Steel
Routing is only economical in A36 Steel for thin sections; for thicker plate we usually recommend milling, laser or waterjet instead.
For estimating, a 100 × 100 × 10 mm block of A36 Steel weighs about 0.79 kg.
Starting Parameters for CNC Routing A36 Steel
| Cutting speed (carbide) | 225-395 m/min |
|---|---|
| Feed per tooth | 0.035-0.123 mm |
| Spindle speed, Ø6 mm end mill | 11940-20960 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 Routing Steel
Finishing options, quality documentation and general cnc routing guidance for all steel grades are on our CNC Routing Steel page.
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Quoting CNC Routing 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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Send the drawing, the A36 Steel condition and the quantity — pricing and lead time come back the same or next business day.
Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
What is CNC Routing A36 Steel and how is it done?
CNC Routing A36 Steel refers to cNC routing cuts profiles and openings in sheet and plate at high feed rates with a rotating router bit. 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 Routing 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.
What is the typical lead time and minimum order for CNC Routing A36 Steel?
CNC Routing prototypes for A36 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.
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 material thickness or size range suits CNC Routing A36 Steel?
We machine A36 Steel across a broad size range; share your part envelope for confirmation.
Why is A36 Steel a good choice for CNC Routing?
A36 Steel is strong, economical and widely available, which makes it well suited to CNC Routing. We tune the process to the alloy so the finished A36 Steel machining part meets your dimensional and functional requirements.