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Steel

Custom steel machining — industrial CNC steel parts

C45, 42CrMo4, carbon and alloy steels: machined parts for transmission, tooling and machinery. CNC turning and milling, fast quote.

Steel

Machined steel: the benchmark for mechanical strength

Machined steel remains the default for heavily loaded parts: shafts, gear blanks, tooling, flanges and transmission components.

CNC milling and turning hold tight tolerances, threads and functional fits on carbon and alloy steels.

Lusinage handles steel prototypes, emergency spares and small batches with advice on grade, heat treatment and grinding when needed.

Material benefits

Why machine in steel?

High strength

Suited to load, shock and wear with the right grade and treatment.

Controlled material cost

Strong performance / cost ratio for many industrial parts.

Wide grade choice

C45, 42CrMo4, tool and carbon steels for target hardness and weldability.

Treatment compatible

Hardening, tempering, case hardening or nitriding via partners per drawing.

Examples

Common machined steel parts

Steel transmission shaft, spindle and axle Steel flange, plate and fastening part Gear, pulley and transmission component Tooling, fixture and press part Steel bush, spacer and washer Machine-tool spare part Steel hydraulic component Welded-fabricated steel bracket and frame Mechanical prototype before heat treatment

Steel part to machine? Request a quote

STEP or PDF drawing: technical review and priced proposal quickly.

Processes

Processes for steel parts

CNC milling

Prismatic parts, pockets and holes in steel: dimensional accuracy and finishes suited to industrial integration.

CNC turning

Shafts, bushes, flanges and rotational parts in steel with controlled concentricity for transmission and fastening.

EDM

Internal shapes, cavities and challenging geometries in steel when conventional tooling reaches its limits.

3D printing

Rapid prototyping before CNC machining in steel or form validation; transition to machined series after mechanical sign-off.

Sectors

Industrial applications of machined steel

General mechanics

Transmission, linkage and industrial maintenance.

Automotive and vehicles

Spares, classics and custom mechanical components.

Energy and hydraulics

Pressure parts, fastening and power-unit components.

Tooling and moulds

Tool holders, inserts and machined tooling parts.

Special-purpose machines

Dedicated equipment, conveyors and production lines.

Comparison

Steel vs stainless and aluminium

Choose steel for load; stainless for corrosion; aluminium for weight.

Material Strength Machinability Corrosion Material cost Typical uses
Aluminium Good (5xxx / 6xxx / 7xxx alloys) Excellent Good (anodising possible) Moderate Structures, housings, aerospace and automation parts
Steel Very high (C45, 42CrMo4…) Good Low without treatment Moderate to low Transmission, tooling, heavily loaded parts
Stainless steel High (304L, 316L…) Fair (work hardening) Excellent Higher Food, pharma, marine, chemical
Brass Fair Excellent Good Moderate Connectors, fluids, bushes, precision parts
Engineering plastics Grade-dependent Good (adapted speeds) Excellent (chemical) Moderate Guides, insulators, prototypes, short runs
Why Lusinage

Steel machining with Lusinage

Online quote, CNC shop network and grade + treatment support.

Responsive online quote

Upload STEP, STL or PDF: feasibility review and personalised feedback within a few business days.

Workshop network in France

Manufacturing through qualified partners, nationwide delivery, single project contact.

From prototype to small series

Single part, spare, pre-series or short run — no imposed minimum order.

Material and process advice

Guidance on grade, treatment or process best suited to your specification.

Inspection and traceability

Dimensional checks and clear communication on critical features before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Steel machining: FAQ

C45, 42CrMo4, common carbon and alloy steels per drawing. Special grades on request.

Usually machined in available condition; heat treatments coordinated if specified.

C45 for standard duty; 42CrMo4 for higher loads — per constraint.

Feasibility depends on hardness and geometry; grinding or EDM may be needed — reviewed on quote.

ISO tolerances and functional fits per drawing; concentricity critical on shafts.

Prioritisation possible; express discussed on urgent quote.

Grade choice for weldability — state welding process on quote.

Dimensioned PDF or sample for reverse engineering then machining.

Yes. CNC repeatability for pre-series and small industrial runs.

Zinc plating, paint or switch to stainless/aluminium in wet environments — early advice.

Start your steel manufacturing

Single, spare or series — French CNC machining, nationwide delivery.

Request a quote for your machined parts