Due to its soft texture, lead is an excellent material for custom machining. Lead also allows the machining of castings to be performed at higher speeds because it acts as a lubricant for cutting tool edges; the result is improved machined surface finishes.
In Alloys lead does not have an adverse effect on strength unless present in high concentrations, but it does reduce ductility. Although Pb-containing copper alloys can be soldered and brazed, they cannot be welded.
Typically lead is machined using CNC machines. CNC stands for computer numerical controller that reads computer generated instructions that are extracted from electronic drawings. This allows complex 3 dimensional shapes to be created within accurate and repeatable precision. Thus allowing for the custom fabricate every type of lead product from single parts to long production runs for both industrial and medical applications.
In addition to CNC machines, saws, mills and lathes are used to create lead molds or precision circular lead parts and lead products.
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