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CNC Machining + Turning
Materials We Work With
Metals
- Aluminium 6061, 7075 and other common grades
- Stainless steel 304, 316
- Mild, alloy and tool steels
- Brass and copper alloys
- Grade 2 and 5 titanium
Plastics
- ABS, ASA
- Nylon (PA6 & PA12), glass filled
- Polycarbonate (PC)
- PETG, HDPE, UHMWPE
- PEEK, PEI
Additive Manufacturing Materials
- PLA, ABS, ASA
- Nylon PA12
- Carbon fibre reinforced polymers
- TPU / Elastomers
- Metal powders (Al, SS, Ti)
Sheet & Plate Materials
- Aluminium sheet & plate
- Stainless steel sheet
- Mild steel
- Advanced alloys + Chromoly
- Copper + Brass
Casting Alloys
- Aluminium A356, A380 & other common alloys
- Zinc alloys
-Magnesium alloys
Composites
- Carbon fibre laminates
- Glass-fibre reinforced plastics
- Structural composite sandwich panels
- Moulded and machined options available
Surface Finishes & Treatments
- Anodising & hard anodising
- Powder coating
- Plating (zinc & nickel)
- Heat treatment
- Bead blasting & polishing
Available Processes
We offer access to a broad range of CNC machining processes through our vetted international manufacturing network, selected specifically for quality, consistency, and cost efficiency.
Available Processes
- 3-axis CNC milling
- Precision drilling, tapping, and boring
- 4-axis CNC milling
- 5-axis CNC milling
- CNC turning
- Mill-turn machining
Typical Part Capabilities (Capabilities vary by material - final confirmation provided during engineering review)
- Tolerance: ±0.01 mm achievable on critical features
- Minimum feature size: ~0.5mm (material dependent)
- Surface Finish:
- As machined (~Ra 3.2 µm)
- Fine machined (~Ra 1.6 µm)
- Polished or bead-blasted finished available
- Maximum part size: Up to ~ 800 x 500 x 300 (larger parts assessed case-by-case)
Surface Finishing
- Anodizing (standard & hard anodizing)
- Heat treatment
- Powder coating
- Painting
- Black oxide + Nitriding
- Bead blasting
- Laser engraving & marking
Finishes are specified during the engineering review to ensure compatability with material and part geometry.
We offer a wide range of finishing options coordinated alongside CNC machining:
Why Choose Mechalink
We simplify design and manufacturing by managing the entire process - from engineering through to trusted global production. Delivering reliable, high quality parts with confidence.
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Complete Engineering Support
Work directly with an Australian mechanical engineer — not a sales layer. From scan to production-ready CAD.
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Engineering-Grade Accuracy
Scans and models suitable for real manufacturing, not just visuals.
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Fast Quotes &
Turnaround
Clear pricing, realistic timelines, and responsive communication.
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Quality You Can
Trust
Every scan is reviewed, cleaned, and optimised before delivery.
Need High-Accuracy 3D Scanning in Sydney?
Onsite scanning available • Mail-in parts accepted • Fast turnaround
Engineering-Led CNC Machining
Unlinke instant-quote platforms, Mechalink applies an engineering-first approach before anything is manufactured.
Every CNC project includes:
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM) review
- Tolerance and feature validation
- Material suitability checks
- Cost and lead-time optimization
- Supplier matching based on part requirements
This ensures parts are manufacturable, repeatable, and aligned with real-world machining constraints - before production begins.
Why Choose Mechalink for CNC Machining
- Signle technical point of contact
- Engineering-led DFM & optimisation
- Access to niche, high quality CNC suppliers
- Competitive offshore pricing without loss of control
- Suitable for prototyping through to production runs
We specialise in managing the complexity that comes with CNC machining - so you don't have to.
