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Consistent and High Quality CNC Routing

CNC routing typically produces consistent and high-quality work used for cutting various hard materials, such as wood, composites, aluminum, steel, plastics, glass, and foams, and improves factory productivity.

Unlike a jig router, the CNC router can produce a one-off as effectively as repeated identical production. Automation and precision are the key benefits of CNC router tables.

A CNC router is very similar in concept to a CNC milling machine. Tool paths are controlled via computer numerical control. The CNC router is one of many kinds of tools that have CNC variants.

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No Expense Tooling

Other plastics are often CNC routed/machined and they do not need expense tooling. The program made from a .dxf file is all we need to get started. A .pdf dimensioned drawing to check vital dimensions is used to verify the accuracy of the machining.

As we never charge for tooling at Materials Direct we decide the best practice of manufacturing and follow up with the quality procedures to meet the exacting standards of PPAP and other standard procedures.

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CNC Routing Process

CNC Routing is a process of a spinning drill-like tool able to “machine/route” material away to form simple to very complex shapes and with 3 dimensions.

We are proficient in making Lithium Ion cell carriers for instance in the Electric vehicle markets. We supply ultra-lightweight structure foam with vibration damping and fire retardancy properties called UniFoam.

We will determine the best way of manufacturing the parts you need and so you do not need to be involved with the process unless we are fulfilling an Automotive, military, aerospace or medical PPAP or control plan for processing the parts.

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From Prototype to high volume orders

CNC Routing is often used over all the industries we serve. It depends upon many issues such as quantity, quality, finish, size, and price of the finished part.

Many customers use our fast services to machine parts within 24 hours and having the ability to change the design each time it is made helps with prototyping before we supply parts in higher volumes.

With CNC Routing we are often able to produce 3D printed items as an alternative as well as cast mould parts if it lends itself to high volume manufacturing instead of CNC machining.

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    Kapton® 200HN – A0 – 0.0508mm | DuPont™

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    Electrical Insulators, High Voltage, Thermally Conductive
    • All purpose – can be laminated, diecut, slit, formed, or adhesive-coated.
    • It does not melt. It can be used at both high and low temperature extremes.
    • Kapton® polyimide films can be used in a variety of electrical and electronic uses.
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    NOMEX® 410 – A2 – 0.05mm | DuPont™

    £0.00 SKU: 93172
    Electrical Insulators, High Voltage, Thermally Conductive
    • Exceptional thermal stability
    • Outstanding mechanical toughness
    • Inherent dielectric strength
    • A2 = Adhesive on Both Sides
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    BFK12 Black Aluminium Foil A1 0.05mm | Thorlabs™

    £0.00 SKU: 94360
    Electrical Insulators, High Voltage, Thermally Conductive
    • Ideal for Masking Light Leaks and Eliminating Unwanted Reflections
    • Highly Flexible, Lightweight, and Corrosion Resistant
    • Use with a Wide Range of Radiation Sources (Including X-Ray and UV)
    • Not Intended for Use in Laser Safety Applications
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Custom Cut Materials

Materials Direct is approaching this market in a way that is easy to order and specify in Electronics across all industries. Customers who need a certain brand of material that does not appear on the site can apply for us to add this stock to the site’s portfolio based on potential usage.

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The main problem for design engineers and purchasing has been until now the quick supply of parts as often the custom pad is one of the last items to be specified in the design of an Electronic assembly.

Materials Direct not only provides an instant quote but gives the buyer the offer of uploading their custom design for it to be manufactured within 24hours if the material is in stock.

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Custom Cutting To Meet Your Specification

Materials Direct Offers A Wide Range of Services

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Rotary Die Cutting

The ideal cutting method for large quantity orders; delivering fast and accurate conversion of materials into custom parts and shapes.
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Die Cutting

An accurate and repeatable method of cutting materials into bespoke shapes and designs. Ideal for high-volume orders.
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Plotter Cutting

Allows for converting a wide range of materials including foams, rubbers, TIMs, metal-filled fabrics, and more.
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Laser Cutting

A fast, tool free processing of materials. Highly accurate, cost effective and often the best choice for separating parts from sheet materials
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Coating & Laminating

For creating hybrid materials that meet your specification. Improve strength, stability or add additional properties to materials.
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CNC Routing

High quality and consistent cutting of hard materials such as wood, composites, aluminum, steel, plastics, glass, and more.

Quality Assured

All of our CNC Routing services are carried out by experienced and trained professionals who have a high understanding of how the machines work and how they should be used.

Materials Direct will also only source materials from trusted Brands.

  • Engineer, Rolls Royce
    'Having the ability to be supplied with precision cut materials for prototypes within 2 days has been excellent!’
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  • Buyer, Eaton Aerospace
    'We have the need for small to medium batch sizes of various technical materials and Materials Direct have been highly responsive to our urgent needs'
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  • Design Engineer, Philips
    ‘We have had to change our designs in the development stages three times. Materials Direct did not charge for these changes as the sizes stayed the same. Excellent!’
    Design Engineer, Philips
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    ‘Precision and high quality of parts received have been consistently to a high standard.’
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  • Buyer, Selectronic
    'Buying online with Materials Direct has proven to be more efficient in time and deliveries, especially when scheduling future orders.’
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  • Marien Chevennement
    'Very fast reply, very good order following and delivery in 24H. to recap a very good experience with Materials Direct for a very urgent need. I recommend a lot.'
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Each sector has its own unique requirements and specifications. Materials Direct works to ensure that each sector we supply to, receives the highest quality and best-performing products in relation to their industry and specific need.

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The Aerospace industry demands the highest performing, most reliable technical materials to protect their electronic assemblies.

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Automotive / EV

Automotive applications range from Engine management systems to motor drive controllers and custom-made gaskets and pads.

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Industrial electronics are robust, have long lifetimes, are cost-sensitive, and suitable for use within difficult environments.

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LED Lighting

Sufficient thermal management in LED lighting can preserve longevity, increase reliability and optimise performance.

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Materials used in military applications need to be of the highest quality and performance, often very rugged to very exacting standards.

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Ben Horton
11:33 03 Jan 25
I have been searching for a company to help me out with a complex heat transfer material and I cannot recommend Materials Direct enough.
Greg Wiegand
18:37 04 Nov 24
Amazingly fast and accurate service
L Ly
11:04 01 Nov 24
⭐☆☆☆☆

I am beyond disappointed with the lack of transparency and poor service from Materials Direct. I placed an order in October 2024 and only received two of the smaller items. The rest were refunded, yet I was still charged more than the original delivery cost of £77.50 – even though the larger items justifying that cost were not delivered. Shockingly, the delivery charge was greater than the value of the items I actually received.

There is a complete lack of clear terms and conditions addressing delivery charges in cases of partial fulfillment, which leaves customers like me paying excessive fees with no justification. This experience was frustrating and inconvenient, and I expected far better service and transparency from a company of this scale. Materials Direct needs to review its policies and ensure customers aren’t unfairly charged in cases where orders are not fully delivered.
Martin Umney
18:26 11 Jul 24
Materials direct wwre very helpful and prompt with the deliveries.
I will be using again
Katie Harper-Penman
10:19 22 Nov 23
Quick service
James Spadavecchia
15:41 10 Aug 23
Excellent service and a great range of products
Suditu Vasile
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Karen Giles
16:12 02 Jul 23
Really good quality parts, great price and arrived early, couldn't ask for more.
Ross Gentry
09:40 22 Nov 22
Great to find a fast and competitively priced UK company, who can support all scales of product development.
Lukasz L
08:58 15 Nov 22
Amazing quality products perfectly cut to size. Express delivery (a bit expensive but on time )
Andreas Hug
12:16 11 Aug 22
Perfect quality, perfect package! AAA! Many thanks!
Morten Groenberg
11:15 18 Jul 22
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Ren Ma
08:02 13 Sep 21
Excellent professional service

Thank you so much!
Marien CHEVENNEMENT
15:25 05 Feb 20
very fast reply, very good order following and delvery in 24H. to recap a verry good experience with Materials Direct for a verry urgent need. I recommand a lot
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