CNC Machining Case Studies

We make parts for all kinds of industries—not just aerospace and medical. Here are some recent projects that show the range of what we do. Nothing fancy, just solid machining on common materials.

Motor Mount Bracket

  • Material: Aluminum 6061

  • Process: 3‑axis milling

  • Quantity: 50 pieces

  • Challenge: Needed tapped holes aligned within 0.1mm

  • Solution: Standard milling with thread milling; inspected with CMM

  • Result: All holes within spec, assembled perfectly

Pump Shaft

  • Material: Stainless Steel 304

  • Process: CNC turning

  • Quantity: 200 pieces

  • Challenge: ±0.05mm on diameter, 0.02mm runout

  • Solution: Ground stock, live tooling for keyway, centerless grinding after heat treat

  • Result: Passed pump test, no vibration

Enclosure Lid

  • Material: ABS

  • Process: 3‑axis milling

  • Quantity: 10 prototypes

  • Challenge: Thin wall (1.2mm) needed to be warp‑free

  • Solution: Vacuum fixture, low‑stress toolpaths

  • Result: Flatness held to 0.1mm, snap fits worked

Heat Sink

  • Material: Aluminum 6061

  • Process: 3‑axis milling

  • Quantity: 1000 pieces

  • Challenge: Deep fins (10:1 aspect ratio)

  • Solution: Custom ground finning cutter, step‑over strategy

  • Result: Consistent fin thickness, good thermal performance

Face Plate

  • Material: Brass C360

  • Process: 4‑axis milling

  • Quantity: 20 pieces

  • Challenge: Countersunk holes at compound angles

  • Solution: 4‑axis positioning, custom fixture

  • Result: Screws sat flush, customer assembly easy

Guide Rail

  • Material: Steel 1045

  • Process: CNC milling

  • Quantity: 30 pieces

  • Challenge: 1 meter length, straightness 0.1mm

  • Solution: Stress‑relieved material, careful clamping, multiple setups

  • Result: Straightness achieved, assembled without binding

Why These Cases Matter

These are everyday parts—nothing exotic. But they show that we handle common materials, reasonable tolerances, and typical quantities. If your part looks like one of these, we can make it.

We don’t need complex geometries or million‑dollar contracts. Just send us your drawing.

What We Learned
(and What You Can Too)

Aluminum is forgiving

Most parts were aluminum because it machines fast, holds tolerance, and anodizes well.

Fixturing matters

Thin walls and long parts need proper holding—vacuum fixtures and between‑centers turning work.

Talk to us early

Some challenges (like deep fins or compound holes) were solved by discussing before quoting. We can often suggest small design tweaks that save money.

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