5 Simple Material Swaps to Cut CNC Turning Expenses

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Material costs drive most CNC turning budget overruns, but strategic swaps often deliver identical performance at half the price. From machining precision components across aerospace, medical, and audio applications, smart material selection separates profitable projects from expensive mistakes. Five material swaps cut CNC turning costs: 6061 aluminum replacing 304 stainless (45% savings), 12L14 steel instead […]

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