Velocity Machine Works machines and fabricates parts across a broad range of metals, composites, and high-performance plastics. From our Tallahassee, Florida facility, we support prototype and production projects that demand material expertise, tight tolerances, and consistent results.

Material selection plays a critical role in performance, cost, and manufacturability. That’s why our team works closely with engineers, inventors, and product teams to ensure each material choice aligns with functional requirements and downstream manufacturing processes.

Materials Selected for Performance and Manufacturability

Our experience across multiple industries allows us to machine materials ranging from common alloys to specialized, high-performance options. Whether your priority is strength, weight, corrosion resistance, thermal stability, or wear performance, we help guide material decisions early to avoid unnecessary revisions later.

Because material selection is integrated with prototyping, CNC machining, and inspection, we ensure the materials you test are the materials you can produce.

Metals We Commonly Machine

Steel

We machine a variety of steel grades for strength, durability, and structural performance. Steel components are commonly used in industrial, automotive, and commercial applications requiring reliability and long service life.

Aluminum

Aluminum is ideal for lightweight, high-strength components and is frequently used for prototypes and production parts. Its machinability and versatility make it a go-to material across many industries.

Nickel Alloys

Nickel alloys are selected for high-temperature performance, corrosion resistance, and demanding environments. These materials are often used in aerospace, defense, and specialized industrial applications.

Titanium

Titanium offers an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance. We machine titanium components where performance, durability, and precision are critical.

Advanced & Specialty Materials

Composites

Composite materials provide strength and stiffness while reducing weight. We support composite machining where traditional metals may not meet performance or weight requirements.

Copper & Copper Alloys

Copper and copper-based alloys are commonly used for electrical, thermal, and conductivity-focused applications. Precision machining ensures proper fit and performance.

High-Performance Plastics

We machine high-performance plastics for applications requiring chemical resistance, thermal stability, or electrical insulation. These materials are frequently used in industrial and prototype environments.

Material Expertise Integrated With Manufacturing

Material choice affects every step of the process—from tool selection and tolerances to surface finish and inspection. At Velocity Machine Works, material expertise is integrated directly with:

This integrated approach helps reduce risk, control cost, and improve consistency from prototype through production.

Who This Is For

  • Engineers selecting materials for performance and durability
  • Inventors balancing cost, weight, and manufacturability
  • Product teams scaling from prototype to production

FAQs

What materials can Velocity Machine Works machine?

We machine a wide range of materials including steel, aluminum, nickel alloys, titanium, composites, copper and copper alloys, and high-performance plastics. Our team helps select materials based on performance, manufacturability, and cost.

Can you help choose the right material for my part?

Yes. Material selection is part of our design for manufacturability process. We work with engineers and inventors early to evaluate strength, weight, corrosion resistance, thermal performance, and machining considerations.

Do you machine high-performance plastics?

Yes. We machine a variety of high-performance plastics used in industrial and prototype applications where chemical resistance, electrical insulation, or thermal stability is required.

Do you work with difficult-to-machine materials like titanium and nickel alloys?

Yes. We regularly machine titanium and nickel alloys for applications requiring strength, heat resistance, and durability. Our process accounts for tooling, speeds, and tolerances specific to these materials.

Can prototypes be machined from the same material used in production?

Absolutely. Whenever possible, we prototype using production-intent materials so testing accurately reflects final performance and manufacturing conditions.

Does material choice affect cost and lead time?

Yes. Material selection impacts machining time, tooling, availability, and inspection requirements. We help identify tradeoffs early to control cost and avoid delays later in the process.

Where is Velocity Machine Works located?

Velocity Machine Works is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and serves customers across Florida and throughout the United States.