Prototype Machining Service
Our CNC manufacturing capabilities allow you to create prototypes with high dimensional accuracy and excellent mechanical properties from a variety of metals and plastics. Use our 3- and 5-axis CNC milling or CNC turning processes for on-demand manufacturing and receive prototype parts when needed.
What is CNC Machining
CNC stands for "Computer Numerical Control," and CNC machining is a manufacturing process in which equipment and tools are operated by programmed computer instructions. The process controls a variety of complex machinery, such as CNC mills, CNC lathes, CNC lasers, waterjets, and Electrical Discharge Machines (EDMs), to accomplish three-dimensional cutting tasks.
How CNC machining works
Once the CNC is activated, the product file is programmed into the software and assigned to the appropriate tools and machines that will perform the specified cutting task. The CNC machining process consists of the following stages:
- Designing the CAD model
- Converting CAD files into CNC programs
- Preparation of CNC machines and tools
- CNC machining operations
The main processes of CNC machining
- CNC Milling: Removal of material from a workpiece using a multi-point rotary tool. The basic milling machine consists of a 3-axis system (X, Y and Z), which is still one of the most popular and widely used machining processes. In 3-axis machining, the workpiece remains stationary and the rotary tool cuts along the x, y and z axes. Meanwhile, most newer milling machines can accommodate two additional axes. 4-axis CNC machining and 5-axis CNC machining offer greater versatility, and they are often used for the production of high-precision parts.
- CNC Turning: The removal of material from a rotating workpiece using a single point cutting tool. In CNC turning, a CNC machine (usually a lathe or a lathe) feeds a cutting tool in a linear motion along the surface of a rotating workpiece, removing material from the circumference until the desired diameter is reached. Most CNC lathes consist of two axes: the X-axis and the Z-axis.
Features of CNC machining
Fast and repeatable
Rapid removal of large amounts of metal, parts ready in as little as 1 day
Scalable Volume
CNC machining has a scalable volume of 1-100,000 parts.
Accuracy
High accuracy tolerances range from +/-0.005" - 0.01" depending on customer specifications.
Customized Surface Finishes
Available on many different substrates to make your parts look like the real thing.
Wide range of materials
Over 50 metal and plastic materials to choose from.
Cost Savings
Low tooling investment and preparation costs, economical for simple parts.
Multi-Industry Application of CNC Machining Services
Empowering different industries with best-in-class products: automotive, industrial machinery, medical, aerospace, consumer electronics and robotics