Precision machining entails the design and generation of computer code that dictates the movements and other actions of various machines, service providers must be skilled engineers as well as have an in depth understanding of computer programming pertaining to machining. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Pacific West America, Inc.
Calabasas, CA | 866-317-0208Based out of California, Pacific West America, Inc. (PWA) is a metal fabrication company. We focus most of our efforts on swiss screw machining, stampings, and precision parts, and our electronics division makes products such as cable assemblies, connectors, circuit boards and membrane switches. We create our products using a variety of CNC controlled machines, processes and robotics. Such processes ensure that our products have all of the qualities our customers require, such as close tolerances, high durability, complex dimensions.

Valk Industries, Inc.
Greeneville, TN | 423-638-1284With nearly 40 years industry experience, we have what it takes to satisfy your every need. We are committed to our CNC machining quality, as our ISO 9001:2008 certification shows.

H & R Screw Machine Products, Inc.
Reed City, MI | 231-832-2356H & R is a custom manufacturer of high volume superior parts, providing CNC machining for tight tolerance and also lower volume applications too.

Detroit Edge Tool Co.
Detroit, MI | 313-366-4120Detroit Edge Tool Company is an industry-leading machine tool components manufacturer that offers CNC machining, drilling, and precision grinding. Detroit Edge Tool also manufactures linear motion components and has 135 years of experience. Industries served include machine tool, aerospace, steel mill, and automation industries.

Thuro Metal Products, Inc.
Brentwood, NY | 800-238-3929Thuro Metal Products is a CNC machining service provider. Our expertise is in the utilization of CNC controlled turning and milling machines as well as multi-spindle, single spindle, and Swiss screw machines.

Available in machinist shops and mass production facilities, CNC machining is employed by a broad range of industries including automotive, aerospace and military. Common services include drilling, grinding, milling and cutting as well as broaching, etching, laser machining and electro discharge machining or EDM. Although the accuracy of these computerized machines results in final products that rarely require additional finishing, optional secondary operations such as polishing, painting, anodizing, heat treating and lapping are often made available.
As services vary greatly among shops, it is important to consider the capabilities of a specific manufacturer as they apply to the intended application. Further considerations include dimensional capacities, often provided in a range, as well as material capabilities such as wood, metal, glass, ceramic and plastic.
Computer numerically controlled services inherently begin with the use of software to develop the schematics and measurements of the part to be machined. Often in-house capabilities such as computer assisted design (CAD) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) as well as programs such as photo imaging allow service providers to work with clients in the development of an application-specific design. CNC software then converts these designs into code that will direct the equipment.
The code, a specific computer language, instructs the positioning, movements, pressure, depth and all other movements of the automated machine in a series of commands performed in a sequential order. One or more machines operate under the supervision of machinists to produce the precision part. Prototype machining is a common service provided prior to full line production. This gives the client a working model or mock up of the part in order to prove feasibility and, if needed, improve upon the original design.
CNC machinists are highly skilled workers who offer expert perspective on the efficiency of product design. Though not all, many CNC service providers are certified through the National Institute of Metalworking Skills, ensuring a secure knowledge of machines and processes. Additionally, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) carefully regulates CNC machining which must follow four main specifications.
Service providers should comply with ISO 9001:2000, ISO 13485:2003, ISO 14001 and ISO/TS 16848:2002, which relate to and define industry specific quality standards.