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Metals and Alloys
At umake.ca – Online Factory, a wide range of metals and alloys can be manufactured using laser cutting, waterjet cutting, CNC routing, and CNC bending. Each process supports different materials and applications, ensuring optimal results for both prototypes and production parts.
Laser cutting is ideal for mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, and copper, offering high precision, clean edges, and excellent repeatability.
Waterjet cutting accommodates almost all metals and alloys, including thick steel, aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and specialty alloys, without heat distortion.
CNC routing is commonly used for aluminum and non-ferrous metals, as well as plastics and composites, making it suitable for large panels and complex geometries.
CNC bending forms steel, stainless steel, and aluminum into accurate angles and shapes using press brake technology.
Together, these advanced processes allow umake.ca to deliver high-quality, precise, and scalable manufacturing solutions.
AL 5052-H32 is a corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy with excellent formability, medium strength, good weldability, and strong performance in marine, automotive, and sheet-metal fabrication applications.
AR 400 is a high-hardness, abrasion-resistant steel offering excellent wear resistance, good impact strength, and reliable performance in heavy-duty applications such as mining, construction, and material handling.
Blue Spring Steel is a high-carbon alloy steel with excellent elasticity, fatigue resistance, and strength, ideal for springs, clips, and components requiring repeated flexing and reliable performance under stress.
Copper is a highly conductive, corrosion-resistant metal with excellent thermal and electrical properties, good malleability, and reliability, widely used in electrical, plumbing, roofing, and industrial applications.
316 Stainless Steel is a corrosion-resistant alloy with excellent durability, high strength, and superior resistance to chemicals and marine environments, making it ideal for food processing, medical, and architectural applications.
AL 6061 is a versatile aluminum alloy offering high strength, good machinability, excellent corrosion resistance, and strong performance in structural, aerospace, automotive, and CNC-machined applications
AR 500 is an ultra-hard, abrasion-resistant steel providing superior wear resistance, high impact strength, and long service life in extreme-duty applications such as armor, mining, and heavy equipment.
Chromoly (Chromium-Molybdenum Steel) is a high-strength alloy steel with excellent toughness, weldability, and fatigue resistance, widely used in automotive, aerospace, and structural applications requiring durability and lightweight performance.
Mild Steel is a low-carbon steel with good ductility, weldability, and machinability, offering moderate strength and versatility for construction, fabrication, automotive, and general engineering applications.
Titanium is a lightweight, high-strength metal with excellent corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, and heat tolerance, widely used in aerospace, medical implants, marine, and high-performance engineering applications.
AL 7075 is a high-strength aluminum alloy with excellent fatigue resistance, good machinability, and aerospace-grade performance, ideal for structural components requiring maximum strength-to-weight ratios.
Brass is a corrosion-resistant copper alloy offering excellent machinability, good strength, attractive appearance, and reliable performance in decorative, electrical, plumbing, and precision-machined applications.
Galvanized Steel is carbon steel coated with zinc, providing excellent corrosion resistance, durability, and formability, making it ideal for construction, roofing, automotive, and outdoor structural applications.
Stainless Steel 304 is a corrosion-resistant, versatile alloy with excellent formability, weldability, and strength, widely used in kitchen equipment, chemical processing, architectural, and industrial applications.
A2 Steel
A2 Steel is a versatile air-hardening tool steel with good wear resistance, toughness, and dimensional stability, ideal for dies, punches, cutters, and precision tooling applications.
Plywood and Particleboard
At umake.ca – Online Factory, plywood and particleboard are efficiently processed using CNC routing, laser cutting, and precision machining for furniture, cabinetry, signage, and architectural applications.
CNC routing is the primary method for plywood and particleboard, delivering clean cuts, precise pockets, and accurate edge profiles. It supports large sheet sizes and complex geometries, making it ideal for structural and furniture-grade components.
Laser cutting can be used for thin plywood and engineered wood panels, enabling fine details, engraving, and decorative patterns with high accuracy.
Plywood offers excellent strength, dimensional stability, and resistance to warping due to its cross-laminated layers. Particleboard provides a smooth, uniform surface and cost-effective solution for interior applications and laminated products.
Together, these materials and processes allow umake.ca to produce precise, repeatable, and scalable wood-based components for both prototyping and production.
Birch Plywood is a strong, durable, and stable engineered wood with a smooth surface, excellent workability, and attractive finish, ideal for cabinetry, furniture, flooring, and architectural applications.
Cork is a lightweight, compressible, and renewable material with excellent insulation, cushioning, and moisture resistance, widely used for flooring, bulletin boards, gaskets, and decorative applications.
Cardboard is a lightweight, durable, and recyclable material with good rigidity and cushioning properties, widely used for packaging, shipping, displays, and craft applications.
MDF (Medium-Density Fiberboard) is a smooth, strong engineered wood made from compressed wood fibers, offering excellent machinability, paintability, and versatility for furniture, cabinetry, doors, and decorative panels.
Chipboard is an engineered wood product made from wood particles bonded with resin, offering cost-effective rigidity, smooth surfaces, and suitability for furniture, flooring, packaging, and interior applications.
Masonite is a durable, smooth, and dense engineered hardboard made from steam-cooked wood fibers, ideal for doors, furniture backing, paneling, and craft or industrial applications.
Composites
At umake.ca – Online Factory, composite materials are manufactured using CNC routing, waterjet cutting, and precision machining, supporting applications that require strength, durability, and lightweight performance.
CNC routing is commonly used for composites such as fiberglass (GFRP), carbon fiber panels, ACM (aluminum composite material), phenolic sheets, and high-pressure laminates. It enables accurate profiles, pockets, and cutouts for structural and decorative parts.
Waterjet cutting is ideal for composites that are sensitive to heat, preventing delamination, melting, or fiber damage while maintaining tight tolerances and clean edges.
Composite materials offer high strength-to-weight ratios, corrosion resistance, and excellent dimensional stability. These properties make them suitable for aerospace, automotive, architectural, signage, and industrial applications.
By combining advanced cutting technologies with material expertise, umake.ca delivers high-quality composite components that meet demanding performance and design requirements.
CNC routing of rigid foam allows for precise shaping of lightweight, easily machinable material with smooth surfaces and intricate details. It is commonly used for prototyping, signage, packaging inserts, insulation panels, and custom displays where low weight and easy handling are important.
CNC routing of Baltic birch plywood provides clean, accurate cuts with consistent edge quality thanks to its void-free core and uniform layers. It is widely used for furniture, cabinetry, fixtures, speaker enclosures, and architectural components where strength, stability, and a premium finish are essential.
CNC routing is ideal for polycarbonate and acrylic, producing clean, precise cuts with smooth edges for parts that require strength, clarity, and a professional finish. Perfect for signage, point of display and even bending.
CNC routing of composite materials like Dibond® delivers precise cuts, clean edges, and excellent dimensional stability for flat panel applications. It is commonly used for signage, architectural panels, displays, and branded fixtures where durability and a high-quality finish are required.
CNC machining and routing of engineered plastics allows for tight tolerances, repeatable accuracy, and excellent surface finishes for functional parts. Materials such as Delrin (Acetal), Nylon, UHMW, HDPE, ABS, polycarbonate, and acrylic are commonly used where lightweight strength, wear resistance, chemical stability, or electrical insulation is required.
These material include MDF, Particle Board, Masonite and many more. Low cost and perfect for props, jigs, artwork. Downside, these material cannot get wet and dint easy