Materials and Finishes
Motive Machine Works specializes in machining a wide range of plastics, delivering precise components with fast turnaround times. Below are some of the plastic materials we regularly work with:
Common Plastics:
ABS
Acrylic
Delrin 150
HDPE
Acetal Copolymer
Ultem 1000
PVC
CPVC
PEEK (Polyetheretherketone)
Nylon
G10/FR4
Polypropylene
Polysulfone
We have extensive experience machining stainless steel and its various alloys, maintaining tight tolerances across demanding applications. Here are some of the stainless grades we commonly produce:
Common Stainless:
15-5 PH Stainless Steel
15-5 PH H1150
15-5 PH H900
17-4 Stainless Steel
304/ 304L Stainless Steel
303 Stainless Steel
316/316L Stainless Steel
410 Stainless Steel
416 Stainless Steel
420 Stainless Steel
440 Stainless Steel
Certain materials require a higher level of expertise due to their strength, heat resistance, or machining difficulty. We regularly work with a variety of specialty alloys that fall into this category, including:
Common Exotic Alloys:
Invar 36
Kovar
Titanium Grade 23
Nitronic 60
Titanium Grate 2 (commercially pure)
Titanium Grade 5 (6AL-4v)
Margining 300 per AMS 6514
From lightweight prototypes to high-volume production, we machine a full range of aluminum alloys with speed and accuracy. Some of the most common grades we work with include:
Common Aluminum Grades:
6061 Aluminum T651 (Plate) per AMS 4027
6061 T6/T6511 Aluminum
2024 Aluminum
6063 Aluminum (size restrictions apply)
6063 Aluminum Structural (Angle, Channel, Tubing, etc)
7050 Aluminum
7075 T651 Aluminum
7075 T7351 Aluminum
Mic 6 Aluminum
5000 Series Aluminum tool and Jig Plate
ATP 5 Aluminum tool and Jig Plate
Our shop is well-equipped to handle copper-based alloys, delivering clean finishes and consistent results across a variety of applications. Common materials we machine include:
Copper, Brass, and Bronze:
Copper 101 / C10100
Copper 110 / C11000
Brass 360
Brass 260
C932 Bronze
We offer a range of finishing options to meet both functional and aesthetic requirements. Available finishes include:
Available Finishes
Sulfuric Anodize
Standard & Custom colors available
MIL-A-8625, Type II, and Type III, Class 1 and Class 2 (Black, Clear, Gray, Colors)
Hard Coat Anodize
Passivation
AMS 2700
ASTM A-967
Chemical Film/ Chemical Conversion Coating
Hexavalent (Type I) and Trivalent (Type II)
Yellow/Gold or Clear Alodine
MIL-DTL-5541, Type I and Type II, Class 3 and Class 1A
Gold Plating per MIL-DTL-45204
Mil Spec Ink Stamping, Bag and Tag, Laser Marking, CNC engraving
Silver Plating
Electroless nickel plating
ASTM B733
MIL-C-26074
Ultrasonic Cleaning
Bead Blasting
Part Marking
Various Mil Spec Wet paint
Zinc Plating