# Titanium Steel CNC machining

**URL:** <https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/titanium-steel-cnc-machining/48146>\
**Category:** Discussion\
**Tags:** cnc, metal, woodwork, 3dprinting, laser\
**Created:** [11 March 2026 14:15 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/titanium-steel-cnc-machining/48146 "2026-03-11T14:15:51Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 14\
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**Author:** ![Gavin](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/gavin/32/28432_2.png) [@Gavin](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Gavin)\
**Post date:** [11 March 2026 14:15 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/titanium-steel-cnc-machining/48146/1 "2026-03-11T14:15:51Z")

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I’m working on some **folding knife parts** and need them machined. I can **supply the titanium** and I already have **3D CAD files ready in STEP format** , so it should be straightforward from the machining side.

If anyone here has **access to a suitable CNC machine** or knows a **local machinist/shop** that might be open to a small job, I’d love to hear from you.

Happy to send over the drawings and details.

Cheers,  
Gavin

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**Author:** ![stefanoromano](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/stefanoromano/32/349_2.png) [@stefanoromano](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/stefanoromano)\
**Post date:** [11 March 2026 14:24 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/titanium-steel-cnc-machining/48146/2 "2026-03-11T14:24:49Z")

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Hi Gavin,

Unfortunately, we don’t have any CNC machines that can work on titanium.

We have a manual vertical mill that potentially can, although we never tried.

If you decide to get inducted and give it a try, that would be a very interesting project (although I would suggest you buy your own cutters, as we don’t have anything suitable at present)

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**Author:** ![Gavin](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/gavin/32/28432_2.png) [@Gavin](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Gavin)\
**Post date:** [11 March 2026 14:31 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/titanium-steel-cnc-machining/48146/3 "2026-03-11T14:31:08Z")

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Hey Stefano. Thanks for your reply. Yes I am aware the machine probably cant handle Titanium. I have asked if there is maybe a contact know outside of the Makerspace, I could contact and ask to do the job for me.

I do have my own cutting mill end bits.

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**Author:** ![stefanoromano](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/stefanoromano/32/349_2.png) [@stefanoromano](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/stefanoromano)\
**Post date:** [11 March 2026 14:35 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/titanium-steel-cnc-machining/48146/4 "2026-03-11T14:35:20Z")

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I think @Kyle had something done in steel before, maybe the same service is available for Ti as well! I can’t remember if it was cnc or laser cut.

Let’s see what he says 🙂

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**Author:** ![platinumnqueen22](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/platinumnqueen22/32/6719_2.png) [@platinumnqueen22](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/platinumnqueen22)\
**Post date:** [11 March 2026 15:42 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/titanium-steel-cnc-machining/48146/5 "2026-03-11T15:42:50Z")

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Hi, 😃 I may know a place that may be of help or point you in the right direction .Keep well . Brian D=

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**Author:** ![FunkyGroover](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/letter_avatar/funkygroover/32/6_22734026db12803ebb3e059622ac3534.png) [@FunkyGroover](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/FunkyGroover)\
**Post date:** [11 March 2026 17:36 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/titanium-steel-cnc-machining/48146/6 "2026-03-11T17:36:00Z")

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SMEE might have the equipment (or someone who can take the job). They have a lot of mills and lathes in their basement.

Membership is £58 per year, I went to visit and spoke to them about joining to do some casting a couple of months ago. They were very accomodating. They’re open Sundays around the early afternoon, not far from the Makerspace.

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**Author:** ![Gavin](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/gavin/32/28432_2.png) [@Gavin](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Gavin)\
**Post date:** [11 March 2026 20:34 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/titanium-steel-cnc-machining/48146/7 "2026-03-11T20:34:32Z")

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Hi Jack. this could be promising and a great direction. Which one are they exactly, near the Makerspace. I have had a look at the website and there are a lot of clubs. I will then try to pop down this Sunday to chat to someone.

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**Author:** ![stefanoromano](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/stefanoromano/32/349_2.png) [@stefanoromano](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/stefanoromano)\
**Post date:** [12 March 2026 08:14 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/titanium-steel-cnc-machining/48146/8 "2026-03-12T08:14:58Z")

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this is the correct link.

[www.sm-ee.co.uk](http://www.sm-ee.co.uk)

and they are at this address:  
Marshall House,  
28, Wanless Road,  
London,  
SE24 0HW

Make sure you let them know you are a makerspace member 🙂  
Andy is super helpful and they may be able to help.

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**Author:** ![Gavin](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/gavin/32/28432_2.png) [@Gavin](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Gavin)\
**Post date:** [12 March 2026 09:45 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/titanium-steel-cnc-machining/48146/9 "2026-03-12T09:45:07Z")

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Amazing, thank you. I will make contact with them.

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**Author:** ![platinumnqueen22](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/platinumnqueen22/32/6719_2.png) [@platinumnqueen22](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/platinumnqueen22)\
**Post date:** [12 March 2026 16:20 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/titanium-steel-cnc-machining/48146/10 "2026-03-12T16:20:05Z")

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Hi Gavin , 😃 im going to SMEE after cleaning the space on Sunday ( about 12.00pm ) if you would like to tag along. Keep well . Brian D=

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**Author:** ![Gavin](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/gavin/32/28432_2.png) [@Gavin](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Gavin)\
**Post date:** [12 March 2026 17:27 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/titanium-steel-cnc-machining/48146/11 "2026-03-12T17:27:34Z")

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Hi Brian. Thanks for the offer. I am just waiting on a work flight booking. Then I will know if I am free Sunday afternoon for a bit. I will let you know soonest.

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**Author:** ![Gavin](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/gavin/32/28432_2.png) [@Gavin](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Gavin)\
**Post date:** [13 March 2026 14:33 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/titanium-steel-cnc-machining/48146/12 "2026-03-13T14:33:12Z")

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Hi Brian. I can make Sunday. I will have my bicycle. so is it best to meet at SMEE or at the Makerspace?

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**Author:** ![platinumnqueen22](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/platinumnqueen22/32/6719_2.png) [@platinumnqueen22](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/platinumnqueen22)\
**Post date:** [13 March 2026 18:08 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/titanium-steel-cnc-machining/48146/13 "2026-03-13T18:08:16Z")

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Hi Gavin , 😃 Meet me at the space and we can walk/ cycle down . Keep well . Brian D=

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**Author:** ![Sang](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/sang/32/28543_2.png) [@Sang](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Sang)\
**Post date:** [17 March 2026 02:35 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/titanium-steel-cnc-machining/48146/14 "2026-03-17T02:35:01Z")

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Hi Gavin, we could help with CNC machining. We machined Ti and knife handles.