Tungsten

Advanced CNC Tungsten Machining Services for Complex Geometries

Owens Industries provides tungsten machining services for complex, high-performance components requiring exceptional accuracy. Tungsten’s density and hardness create unique manufacturing challenges, making advanced CNC equipment and extensive material expertise essential. Our CNC machining capabilities include 4-axis and 5-axis milling, Swiss machining, micromachining, CNC turning, wire EDM and sinker EDM.

Our tungsten machining services support intricate parts with ultra-tight tolerances down to 0.0005 inches. Machining strategies are developed around each project’s geometry, tolerance requirements, production volume and end-use environment.

With more than 80 years of precision machining experience with difficult materials, Owens Industries produces tungsten components for applications where strength, heat resistance, wear resistance and dimensional stability are critical. Every component receives detailed inspection throughout production to maintain consistent quality and accuracy.

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Owens Industries

Tungsten Machining Services For Your Industry

Engineers and manufacturers across demanding industries rely on Owens Industries for precision tungsten machining services. Our ability to machine dense, hard materials allows us to produce durable components with complex geometries, fine details and tight tolerances.

Our tungsten machining services are used in aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, marine, chemical processing, electronics and other high-performance industries. From prototypes and specialty components to repeat production runs, our Wisconsin CNC machine shop provides reliable machining support for customers nationwide.

Custom Tungsten Components Machined to Specification

Owens Industries provides tungsten machining services for custom components built around exact drawings and application requirements. Our advanced CNC processes produce parts used in high-temperature, high-wear and weight-sensitive environments where precision and material performance cannot be compromised. Common tungsten components include reactor vessels, emitters, radiation shielding, blocks, panels and other specialized parts. Each component is machined using methods suited to tungsten’s density and hardness while maintaining dimensional accuracy and structural integrity.

Operating from our Wisconsin machining facility, Owens Industries serves customers across all 50 states with consistent quality, dependable turnaround times and responsive project support. Explore our CNC product image gallery and CNC product video gallery to view examples of completed precision machining projects.

Examples of components produced through our tungsten machining services include:

Aerospace components, including structural parts and engine components
Medical components, including radiation shielding, implantable devices and surgical instruments
Marine components, including corrosion-resistant underwater parts
Sports equipment components, including precision weights and balancing parts
Automotive components, including high-wear engine and performance parts
Consumer products, including jewelry and premium watch components
Chemical processing components, including heat exchangers and reactor vessels

Looking for tungsten machining services for a complex component? Contact Owens Industries to discuss your project.

Tungsten Grades For CNC Machining

Owens Industries provides tungsten machining services for multiple grades and alloys. Each grade offers distinct density, strength, thermal performance and machinability characteristics suited to different industrial applications.

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

The information above provides a general overview of common tungsten grades. Material composition and performance can vary between individual specifications. Review the exact requirements for your selected grade or contact Owens Industries for assistance with material selection and machining feasibility.

Need precision tungsten machining services for a custom component? Request a quote from Owens Industries today.

Tungsten CNC Services and Capabilities

Precision Machining

5-Axis Machining

EDM Services

Mill Turn Machining

CNC Lathe Machining

3D Printing

All CNC Services

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: