Copper is valued for electrical and thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, and formability. Its ductility also means that edge control, chip management, and workholding should be planned carefully to protect delicate sections and finished surfaces.nnThe selected grade, machining path, and inspection approach are matched to the functional requirement: carrying current, moving heat, resisting an environment, or forming precision interfaces. Tolerance and surface requirements are reviewed with the part geometry rather than assumed.