The Materials For CNC Machining Of Arts

Art objects are made to last. They are often displayed outdoors so they must be corrosion resistant. But the foremost consideration in choosing a sculpture material is its aesthetic quality. Fortunately, CNC machining technology offers a large variety of materials it can handle. The most widespread materials for CNC sculpting are aluminum, copper, bronze, and wood.

Those are extremely easy to cut on a Machine tool and offer good corrosion resistance. A lot of sculptures are conventionally made of marble, granite, and other rocks. Those are much more complex to cut because of their hardness and brittleness. You would require special tools and coolants to prevent the material from chattering. Precious metals like silver and gold are used as well but mostly to produce the jewelry.