At Billardy, we work with all types of metals: steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, titanium and other alloys. Our expertise allows us to adapt the choice of materials to the mechanical, geometric and economic requirements of each project, with a tailor-made approach and a personalized study.
Steel free-cutting part
- Common references: standard, alloyed, tempered or pretreated, stainless, soft, medium-hard, etc.
- Advantages: Excellent mechanical resistance, Good wear and impact resistance, Wide range of heat treatments, Competitive cost for technical parts
- Process compatibility: NC turning, cold forming (depending on grade), take-back: grinding, rolling, additional machining
- Examples of parts made :
- Automotive : piston pins, guide rings, safety screws;
- Industrial tooling: bushings, bits, striking parts;
- Technical furniture: structural elements, threaded supports
Turning of aluminum parts
- Common references: 2011 – Machinability, 6060 / 6061 – Versatility, 7075 – High mechanical strength, 5083 – Marine resistance, 2030, 2033, 6105, etc.
- Advantages: Lightweight and easy to machine, Good thermal conductivity, Natural resistance to corrosion, Ideal for embedded parts
- Process compatibility: CNC turning, cold forming (screws, inserts, axes), machining: rolling, chamfering, drilling
- Examples of parts made :
- Aeronautics : spacers, inserts, sensor components;
- Electronics : heat sinks, housings;
- Sports and leisure activities: bicycle parts, ski bindings;
Stainless steel turning part
- Common references: 303 – Improved machinability, 304 – Food standard, 316L – Chemical and marine resistance, Duplex / Superduplex – High strength, 430, etc.
- Advantages: High resistance to corrosion, Good performance in aggressive environments, Aesthetic finish, Durability in demanding environments
- Process compatibility: NC turning, cold forming (certain grades), return: thread rolling, chamfering, machining
- Examples of parts made :
- Cosmetics: bottle tips, spray parts;
- Medical: syringe components, device axes;
- Agri-food: fittings, nozzles, valve parts
Turning of brass part
- Common references: CW614N – Standard, CW510L – Lead-free, CW724R – High performance lead-free, etc.
- Advantages: Exceptional machinability, Good electrical conductivity, Resistance to corrosion, Lead-free versions compliant with RoHS/ REACH
- Process compatibility: CNC turning, Escomatic (small diameters), Take-up: rolling, threading, finishing
- Examples of parts made:
- Connectivity: pins, sockets, contacts;
- Sanitary: faucet heads, fittings;
- Luxury: pen elements, watch parts
Copper free-cutting part
- Common references: Electrolytic, Deoxidized, Copper alloys, Pure, etc.
- Advantages: Very high thermal and electrical conductivity, Good corrosion resistance, Suitable for electronic and connector applications
- Process compatibility: CNC turning, Escomatic, Rework: drilling, threading, finishing
- Examples of parts made :
- Electricity: terminals, lugs, connectors;
- Home automation: sensor components, control elements;
- Instrumentation: measuring parts, mobile contacts
Turning of titanium parts
- Common references: Grade 2 – Formability, Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) – High strength, etc.
- Advantages: Exceptional strength/weight ratio, Extreme resistance to corrosion, Biocompatibility (medical sector), Ideal for aeronautics, space, high-end sports
- Process compatibility: NC turning (according to geometry), Return: specific machining, threading, finishing
- Examples of parts made :
- Medical: implant screws, prosthesis components;
- Aeronautics: spacers, fasteners;
- Sport: lightweight screws, technical inserts
Other materials on requests
We study any specific request for metal materials, according to your technical, normative or environmental constraints. Our design office assists you in choosing the most suitable material for your application, taking into account volumes, tolerances and manufacturing processes.