Exceptional machined components begin with the right material. At Pentagon EMS, material selection is an integral part of our engineering process, ensuring every component delivers the strength, precision, durability, and long-term performance your application demands.
Our team machines a broad range of materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, titanium, copper alloys, engineering plastics, and specialty materials. By understanding the unique machining characteristics of each, we optimize manufacturing methods to achieve tighter tolerances, superior surface finishes, and consistent production quality.
Every project begins with a thorough engineering review. We evaluate mechanical requirements, operating environment, wear resistance, thermal performance, corrosion exposure, tolerances, production volumes, and cost objectives before recommending the ideal material and machining strategy. This collaborative approach reduces manufacturing risk while delivering components engineered for reliability and performance.
The right finishing process is often just as important as the machining itself. Pentagon EMS offers a comprehensive range of finishing options—including anodizing, passivation, powder coating, bead blasting, polishing, deburring, and other specialty surface treatments—to improve corrosion resistance, enhance appearance, reduce wear, and extend component life.
Stainless Steel – Available in numerous alloys, including 303, 304, 17-7, and 15-5, stainless steel offers exceptional strength, durability, and corrosion resistance. Ideal for industries from aerospace to medical, it often undergoes finishing processes such as passivation or polishing for enhanced performance.
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Aluminum – Lightweight, highly machinable, and available in grades like 6061, 7075, and MIC-6. Aluminum is used in aerospace, electronics, and industrial applications for its ductility, corrosion resistance, and thermal conductivity. It is often anodized for added protection and aesthetics.
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Titanium – With a high strength-to-weight ratio and 40% lighter than steel, titanium is essential in aerospace, medical, and high-performance automotive parts. It withstands extreme environments while maintaining structural integrity.
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Brass – Machined in grades such as C-260, C-360, and C-646, brass offers excellent machinability, corrosion resistance, and durability, making it ideal for bushings, bearings, gears, and fittings.
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Copper – Used in applications requiring high electrical and thermal conductivity. Grades such as C10100, C11000, and C10200 are machined into busbars, heat exchangers, shielding components, and more.
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Plastics – High-performance plastics like PEEK, HDPE, and polycarbonate are machined for industries such as medical, semiconductor, and food processing, offering lightweight, corrosion-resistant alternatives to metals.
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We provide a wide range of material options to support diverse industry needs. From metals and plastics to composites, each material is carefully selected to meet the requirements of precision machining, durability, and performance.
Carbon Steel - 12L14, 1018, 1215
Stainless Steel - 303, 304 & 416
Aluminum - Mic 6, 6061 & 7075
Tool Steel - A2 & S7
Titanium - Grades 2 & 5
Brass
Nickel
Copper
Delrin
HDPE
Teflon (PTFE)
UHMW (P)
Nylon
PVC
ABS
Polycarbonate
PEEK
Vespel
Durostone (CAS761, CAG762 & WGR 781)
G10/FR4
Phenolic
Every project at Pentagon-EMS (StenTech) is custom-engineered to your exact requirements. Because no two projects are alike, our streamlined quote process helps move you from concept to production quickly, accurately, and with confidence.
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