Our Wire EDM Services

At Marion Manufacturing, we specialize in the precision fabrication of aluminum, a material renowned for its lightweight properties and exceptional versatility across industries. Aluminum's high strength-to-weight ratio, outstanding corrosion resistance, and excellent thermal and electrical conductivity make it an optimal choice for demanding applications. 

Alloys: 6061-T6, 7075-T6, 7050, 2024, 5052, 6063, MIC6

Finishing Options: Alodine, Anodizing Types II, III, III + PTFE, Electroless Nickel Plating (ENP), Media Blasting, Nickel Plating, Powder Coating, Tumble Polishing

Marion Manufacturing is proficient in working with 360 Brass, a free-machining brass that is versatile across various industries. Common applications for this material include gears, lock components, pipe fittings, and decorative parts. Renowned for its excellent machinability, 360 Brass can be effortlessly fabricated into numerous shapes and sizes. It also offers high corrosion resistance and good electrical conductivity, making it perfectly suited for electrical components and marine applications.

Alloys: 360

Finishing Options: Media Blasting

Bronze stands as a robust and reliable material, esteemed for its excellent wear and corrosion resistance—qualities derived from its composition of tin, iron, and zinc. This alloy is a prime choice for applications demanding high strength, low friction, and superior resistance to wear and tear. Commonly used for bearings, bushings, thrust washers, valve components, and other parts exposed to heavy loads or harsh environments, bronze ensures durability and performance.

Alloys: 932

Finish Options: Available as-machined, media blasted, or hand-polished

Cast iron, recognized for its durability and excellent wear resistance, is a cornerstone material in heavy-duty applications. Its ability to withstand high and fluctuating loads makes it an excellent choice for components such as machine frames, automotive parts, and industrial machinery.

Finish Options:

Available as-machined, powder coated, or painted

Copper is renowned for its unmatched thermal and electrical conductivity, making it an indispensable material for electrical applications. From bus bars and wire connectors to critical components in power transmission and distribution systems, copper’s conductivity ensures efficiency and reliability. Additionally, Copper alloys 101 and 110 are prized for their durability, corrosion resistance, and fabrication ease, making them ideal for high-performance electrical components such as transformers, generators, motors, and switchgear.

Alloys: 101, 110

Finish Options: Available as-machined, media blasted, or hand-polished

Invar is a nickel-iron alloy known for its uniquely low coefficient of thermal expansion, making it a crucial material in precision instruments, aerospace components, and other applications where dimensional stability over varying temperatures is essential. Its minimal expansion at room temperature and predictability in manufactured parts make Invar the preferred choice for intricate components like molds, satellite and radio telescope components, and scientific instruments.

Alloys: Standard Invar, Super Invar

Finishing Options: Available as-machined, passivation, electroplating, and precision grinding

Kovar, a controlled expansion alloy made of nickel, cobalt, and iron, is widely recognized for its thermal expansion characteristics, which closely match those of borosilicate glass. This makes Kovar indispensable for creating reliable seals in glass-to-metal applications, often used in electronic tubes, microwave tubes, transistors, and aerospace components.

Alloys: ASTM F15

Finishing Options: Available as-machined, nickel plating, gold plating, and hermetic sealing finishes

Magnesium is the lightest of all structural metals, offering exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, excellent machinability, and good damping capabilities. Its lightweight nature makes and its ability to absorb vibration and shield electromagnetic interference, making it ideal for high-tech applications.

Alloys: AZ31B, AZ91D, AM60B, among others

Finishing Options: Available as-machined, chemical conversion coatings, anodizing, and painting

Stainless Steel is celebrated for its exceptional strength, durability, and resistance to high temperatures and corrosion.

Alloys: 303, 304L, 316L, 410, 416, 440C, 17-4PH, Nitronic 60

Finishing Options: Black Oxide, Electropolishing, Electroless Nickel Plating (ENP), Media Blasting, Nickel Plating, Passivation, Powder Coating, Tumble Polishing, Zinc Plating, Vibratory Tumbling

Marion Manufacturing offers a robust selection of steel options to cater to the diverse needs of various industries. These steel types are chosen for their exceptional durability and strength, which are crucial for high-stress and demanding industrial applications.

Alloys: 4140, 4130, A514, 4340

Carbon Steel Types: 1018 Low Carbon, 1045 Carbon, Galvanized Low-Carbon

Finishing Options: Black Oxide, Electroless Nickel Plating (ENP), Electropolishing, Media Blasting, Nickel Plating, Powder Coating, Tumble Polishing, Zinc Plating, Vibratory Tumbling

Titanium is celebrated for its remarkable properties including light weight, supreme strength, biocompatibility, and outstanding corrosion resistance.

Finishing Options: Media Blasting, Vibratory Tumbling, Passivation, Powder Coating

Zinc is renowned for its excellent corrosion resistance, high ductility, and good impact strength, making it an ideal choice for a variety of applications.

Finishing Options: Media Blasting, Electrogalvanizing, Powder Coating, Tumble Polishing