A surface finish chart is a reference table that converts surface roughness values such as Ra, RMS, Rz and ISO

Is Aluminum Softer Than Brass? Yes, aluminum is softer than brass in most commonly used alloy grades. A typical free-machining

CNC Milling and Turning: Processes, Differences, and How to Choose the Right One CNC milling and turning are the two

A sand blasted finish is a controlled surface texture created by propelling abrasive media at high velocity against a metal

Anodized aluminum is raw aluminum that has undergone an electrochemical process to grow a controlled aluminum oxide layer on its

The fastest way to tell cast iron from cast steel is the spark test: touch the metal to a grinding

Aluminum is softer than brass in most commonly used grades. Brass (C360) measures 100 to 120 HV on the Vickers

Sheet metal assembly is the process of joining two or more fabricated sheet metal components into a functional product or

Last updated: September 2026. Written by the Meco Engineering Team. Short answer A custom metal part costs $50 to $300