Tungsten

Advanced CNC Tungsten Machining For Complex Geometries

Owens Industries delivers tungsten machining services built for complex, high-performance components. Tungsten presents unique challenges due to its density and hardness, requiring advanced CNC equipment and deep material expertise. Our shop utilizes 4-axis and 5-axis milling, Swiss machining, micromachining, turning, wire EDM and sinker EDM to produce intricate tungsten parts with exceptional accuracy and ultra-tight tolerances down to 0.0005".

With decades of experience, our team develops custom machining strategies based on each project’s geometry, tolerances and end-use environment. Our tungsten CNC machining services support applications where strength, heat resistance and dimensional stability are critical. Every component undergoes detailed inspection to maintain consistent, high-quality results.

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Owens Industries

Tungsten Machining Services For Your Industry

For over 80 years, Owens Industries has supported engineers and manufacturers with tungsten machining services for demanding applications. Our ability to machine dense, hard materials like tungsten makes us a reliable partner for industries requiring durability and precision. We produce precision components with complex geometries and tight tolerances for a wide range of sectors:

Custom Tungsten Components Machined to Specification

Owens Industries manufactures custom tungsten components for specialized applications where performance cannot be compromised. From high-temperature environments to wear-resistant systems, our machining processes support consistent precision across every part.

Common tungsten components include reactor vessels, emitters, shielding components, blocks, and panels. Each part is machined using advanced techniques suited to tungsten’s material properties, maintaining tight tolerances and structural integrity. Operating from our Wisconsin facility, we serve customers nationwide with reliable turnaround times and consistent machining quality.

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Example tungsten components include:

Aerospace Components: structural parts and engine components
Medical Components: implantable devices and surgical instruments
Marine Components: corrosion-resistant underwater parts
Sports Equipment: precision-weighted components
Automotive Components: high-wear engine parts
Consumer Goods: jewelry and premium watch components
Chemical Processing Components: heat exchangers and reactor vessels

Looking for tungsten machining services for your next project? Contact Owens Industries today.

Tungsten Grades For CNC Machining

Series	Main Alloying Element	Machinability	Properties	Typical Applications	Notes
AMS-T-21014 Class 1	Tungsten	Very Difficult	Post Sinter Heat Treated, Brinell: 271, HRc: 28	High-density applications, radiation shielding	Slow cutting speeds, brittle, prone to chipping
AMS-T-21014 Class 2	Tungsten	Difficult	Sintered, Brinell: 286, HRc: 30	Aerospace, defense, medical applications	Moderate cutting speeds, requires expertise
AMS-T-21014 Class 3	Tungsten	Extremely Difficult	Sintered, Swaged after Sintering, Brinell: 442, HRc: 47	Penetrators, kinetic energy projectiles	High tooling cost, requires specialized techniques
Pure Tungsten	Tungsten	Extremely Difficult	High melting point, high density, brittle, difficult to machine	Electrical applications, electronic components	Not recommended for general CNC machining
Alloyed Tungsten (e.g., copper alloys)	Copper, Iron, Nickel, etc.	Moderately Difficult	Non-magnetic, lower tensile strength, good heat resistance	Heating coils, electrical conductors	Careful selection based on alloy composition
Heavy Metal Tungsten Alloys	Thorium oxide	Very Difficult	Enhances thermionic electron transmission, high-density alloys	Radiation shielding, aerospace applications	Similar challenges to pure tungsten
Tungsten Carbide	Carbon	Difficult	Extremely hard, abrasive-resistant, good heat resistance	Cutting tools, mining drill bits, industrial machinery	Specialized CNC machines and toolpaths required
Cemented Carbide	Tungsten, Cobalt	Moderate	Strengthened with cobalt binder, less prone to vibrations	Metal cutting tools, boring equipment	Widely used for machining other materials, not recommended for direct tungsten machining

This overview highlights general material characteristics. Individual tungsten grades may vary in composition and performance, so detailed specifications should be reviewed for exact requirements.

Tungsten CNC Services and Capabilities

Precision Machining

5-Axis Machining

EDM Services

Mill Turn Machining

CNC Lathe Machining

3D Printing

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Cutting Edge CNC Machines for Ultra-Precision Components

Owens Industries machines complex, tight-tolerance components using advanced German and Swiss CNC equipment built for ultra-precise manufacturing. Our CNC machines support high-spec industries where accuracy, repeatability and consistency directly impact performance, compliance and long-term reliability.

Our core equipment includes: