Materials we machine
We are capable of, but not limited to, machining aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, plastics, stainless steel, steels and steel alloys, titanium and tool steels. Each page below covers how the material behaves in the shop and the kinds of parts it is used for.
- Built from your specifications, drawings or samples
- Free consultations, prompt estimates
- Wolf Machine stands behind the work we perform
- Reno shop, Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
Stock photo: racks of steel tube, angle and bar stock
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Machining aluminum
Aluminum is one of the metals we machine, and it cuts fast and clean when the alloy, tool and setup are right. It is light, it takes sharp tools well, and thin walls and gummy alloys are the two thing
Read moreMachining brass
We machine brass at our Reno shop, and it is among the easiest metals to turn and mill. It is used for fittings, valve parts, bushings and fasteners where the load is light and the part has to stay cl
Read moreMachining bronze for bearings and wear parts
We machine bronze at our Reno shop, and its main job in a shop like ours is bushings, bearings, wear plates and pump parts. It runs smoothly against steel shafts, so when a bronze bushing wears out we
Read moreMachining copper
We machine copper at our Reno shop; it is used for electrical and heat-transfer parts such as bus bars, contacts and cooling blocks. Pure copper is soft and gummy, so it needs sharp tools and a plan f
Read moreMachining plastics
We machine plastics at our Reno shop. We have made plastic parts for the medical industry and metal and plastic chutes for cement and mining, and engineering plastics machine well with the right tools
Read moreMachining stainless steel
We machine stainless steel at our Reno shop for food-plant parts and other jobs where corrosion resistance matters. It cuts slower than ordinary steel because it work hardens, so the keys are sharp to
Read moreMachining steel and steel alloys
Steels and steel alloys are the most common material on our floor, and they cover everything from mild steel plate to alloy shafts. Choosing the grade comes down to what the part has to do: carry load
Read moreTitanium: grades, uses and how it machines
We machine titanium at our Reno shop. It is strong, light and corrosion resistant, and it cuts slowly because it holds heat in the tool and tends to gall, so it is machined with low speeds, sharp tool
Read moreTool steels for dies, punches and wear parts
We machine tool steels at our Reno shop, and they tie directly to our tool and die work. They are the hard, wear-resistant steels used for dies, punches, cutters and fixtures, and they are usually mac
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- From your specifications, drawings or samples. We can also assist you in designing your product or part.
- Free consultations and prompt estimates
- Stands behind the work: Our rates are very competitive and our quality is second-to-none. Wolf Machine stands behind the work we perform.
- Company accounts: all major credit cards, or we can open an account for your company
Shop hours Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Send your request any time and we will get back to you during shop hours.
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