VT machining offers CNC Routing for Monel 400 (UNS N04400 / 2.4360), typically supplied annealed. Ni-Cu alloy with outstanding resistance to seawater and hydrofluoric acid.
CNC Routing Notes for Monel 400
Routing is only economical in Monel 400 for thin sections; for thicker plate we usually recommend milling, laser or waterjet instead.
For estimating, a 100 × 100 × 10 mm block of Monel 400 weighs about 0.88 kg.
Starting Parameters for CNC Routing Monel 400
| Cutting speed (carbide) | 50-110 m/min |
|---|---|
| Feed per tooth | 0.028-0.07 mm |
| Spindle speed, Ø6 mm end mill | 2650-5840 rpm |
| Insert / tool class | ISO S — sharp PVD-coated carbide |
| Coolant | Flood emulsion; sulphurised oil for threading |
Starting values for Monel 400, Annealed; optimised on the first article.
Full material data for Monel 400 (UNS N04400 / 2.4360) is on the CNC Milling Monel 400 page.
More on CNC Routing Monel
Finishing options, quality documentation and general cnc routing guidance for all monel grades are on our CNC Routing Monel page.
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Quoting CNC Routing Monel 400
Send a STEP/IGES model or PDF drawing, confirm Monel 400 and its condition (we usually see it supplied annealed), the quantity, critical tolerances and any finish or certificate requirements.
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Send the drawing, the Monel 400 condition and the quantity — pricing and lead time come back the same or next business day.
Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
What surface finish is achievable on Monel 400 with CNC Routing?
Surface finish on Monel 400 is controlled to your specification; we confirm the achievable Ra against your callout.
Why is Monel 400 a good choice for CNC Routing?
Monel 400 is strong and highly corrosion-resistant in marine/acid service, which makes it well suited to CNC Routing. We tune the process to the alloy so the finished Monel 400 machining part meets your dimensional and functional requirements.
Can VT machining make custom Monel 400 parts to my drawing?
Yes. Monel 400 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 is CNC Routing Monel 400 and how is it done?
CNC Routing Monel 400 refers to cNC routing cuts profiles and openings in sheet and plate at high feed rates with a rotating router bit. Applied to Monel 400 — strong and highly corrosion-resistant in marine/acid service — VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.
What material thickness or size range suits CNC Routing Monel 400?
We machine Monel 400 across a broad size range; share your part envelope for confirmation.
What tolerances can you hold for CNC Routing Monel 400?
Achievable tolerances for Monel 400 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.