CNC Routing Tungsten Copper from VT machining delivers precision Tungsten Copper parts produced to your exact drawing. CNC routing cuts profiles and openings in sheet and plate at high feed rates with a rotating router bit, and we tune every parameter to the behaviour of Tungsten Copper, which is combines tungsten strength with copper conductivity.
Starting Parameters for CNC Routing Tungsten Copper
| Cutting speed (carbide) | 55-130 m/min |
|---|---|
| Feed per tooth | 0.018-0.063 mm |
| Spindle speed, Ø6 mm end mill | 2920-6900 rpm |
| Insert / tool class | ISO K — CVD-coated carbide |
| Coolant | Emulsion |
Shown for Tungsten Copper (W70Cu30-W80Cu20), the most common Tungsten Copper grade we see for CNC Routing. Starting values for Tungsten Copper (W70Cu30-W80Cu20), Infiltrated (pressed, sintered, Cu-infiltrated); optimised on the first article.
CNC Routing Capability for Tungsten Copper
- High-feed profiling
- Sheet and plate stock
- Nested-part layouts
- Edge tolerance ±0.1 mm
Tungsten Copper material properties, finishing options and grade notes are on our CNC Milling Tungsten Copper page.
How CNC Routing Tungsten Copper Works
Rotating multi-flute cutters remove material as the Tungsten Copper workpiece is driven through programmed tool paths on 3-, 4- or 5-axis machining centres. Climb milling, step-over and depth-of-cut are set so chip load stays in the ideal band for the alloy.
Programming is driven directly by your 3D model or print. Work-holding, tool selection and the cutting strategy are planned around the critical features and the material before the first chip is cut. First-off inspection confirms the process is centred before production continues.
Achievable Tolerances for CNC Routing Tungsten Copper
| Feature | Standard | Precision |
|---|---|---|
| Linear dimension (< 100 mm) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.010 mm |
| Linear dimension (100–300 mm) | ±0.10 mm | ±0.025 mm |
| Hole diameter (reamed) | H9 | H7 |
| True position of hole pattern | ±0.10 mm | ±0.025 mm |
| Flatness over 100 mm | 0.05 mm | 0.015 mm |
| Perpendicularity | 0.10 mm | 0.020 mm |
| Surface finish, as machined | Ra 1.6 µm | Ra 0.4 µm |
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.
CNC Routing Tolerances & Surface Finish
For CNC Routing, dimensional and positional tolerances around ±0.01 mm are routine, tightening toward ±0.005 mm on precision setups. Surface finish on machined faces typically falls in the Ra 0.4–1.6 µm range depending on tooling and pass strategy.
Exact achievable figures depend on the alloy, the feature size and the part geometry. Tell us which dimensions are critical and we will advise feasibility up front.
Design Tips for CNC Routing Tungsten Copper
We are happy to suggest design tweaks that improve manufacturability. Generous internal radii, sensible pocket depth-to-width ratios and avoiding very thin unsupported walls all reduce cost and improve accuracy in Tungsten Copper. If you send your model early, we will return practical DFM feedback before you commit to production.
Applications of CNC Routing Tungsten Copper
Customers order CNC Routing Tungsten Copper 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.
Typical Tungsten Copper Parts for CNC Routing
Illustrative examples of CNC Routing Tungsten Copper parts and the callouts that usually drive the process plan. They show the kind of work that fits this process; they are not specific customer orders.
Manifold block
- Material
- Tungsten Copper
- Size
- 120 × 60 × 45 mm
- Key callouts
- Cross-bore intersection ±0.05 mm, ports G1/8", leak-tested to 10 bar
- Batch
- 80 pcs
Deburred internally with a brush tool; a burr at a cross-bore is what fails the leak test.
Heat sink base
- Material
- Tungsten Copper
- Size
- 200 × 100 × 8 mm
- Key callouts
- Fin thickness 1.2 ±0.05 mm, base flatness 0.03 mm
- Batch
- 500 pcs
Fins cut with a slotting cutter in one pass to avoid the deflection a step-over leaves.
Optical mount plate
- Material
- Tungsten Copper
- Size
- 160 × 160 × 12 mm
- Key callouts
- Hole pattern true position ±0.02 mm, flatness 0.01 mm
- Batch
- 40 pcs
Roughed, stress-relieved overnight, then finished — the plate is too thin to hold flatness in one hit.
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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 Routing Tungsten Copper
- 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 Tungsten Copper 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.
Other Metals for CNC Routing
Other Processes for Tungsten Copper
Send the drawing, the Tungsten Copper grade and the quantity. You get pricing, lead time and any DFM notes back — usually within one business day.
Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
How clean are the edges produced by CNC Routing on Tungsten Copper?
Machined Tungsten Copper edges are clean and to specification; edge-break or deburring is added when your drawing calls for it.
Does CNC Routing Tungsten Copper require dedicated tooling?
Most Tungsten Copper machining work uses standard cutting tools and CNC programs; dedicated fixtures are made only when geometry or volume requires them.
What is CNC Routing Tungsten Copper and how is it done?
CNC Routing Tungsten Copper refers to cNC routing cuts profiles and openings in sheet and plate at high feed rates with a rotating router bit. Applied to Tungsten Copper — combines tungsten strength with copper conductivity — VT machining produces each part to your CAD drawing, selecting parameters from your tolerance, finish and quantity requirements.
Why is Tungsten Copper a good choice for CNC Routing?
Tungsten Copper is combines tungsten strength with copper conductivity, which makes it well suited to CNC Routing. We tune the process to the alloy so the finished Tungsten Copper machining part meets your dimensional and functional requirements.
Which industries use CNC Routing Tungsten Copper parts?
CNC Routing Tungsten Copper parts are used across aerospace, medical, automotive, electronics, semiconductor and general industrial sectors — anywhere precise Tungsten Copper components are required.