In many different industries and applications, manufacturing parts and components to exacting specifications are essential. These industries include aerospace, military, and defense, in electronic components as well as in medical devices and equipment. The need for highly precise parts is usually related to the performance of the system, and industry standards or standards set by the OEM will define the tolerances required.
The Importance of CNC Equipment
The use of technology and specifically CNC machining systems allows for fast production of extremely precise parts. This type of precision machining can be completed on a variety of different systems that typically include multi-axis machines to allow for multiple tools and shaping with a single positioning of the workpiece.
There are also highly advanced types of CNC machines that offer turning and milling at the same time, which is a perfect option for parts and components with higher degrees of complexity. Smaller parts are often manufactured on CNC Swiss-type precision machining systems. These systems offer extraordinary levels of precision even on extremely tiny parts.
Tolerance Considerations
With the use of the latest and most types of systems, it is possible to complete precision machining at high rates of speed, so there is no need to sacrifice production volume for quality control.
It is possible to provide tolerances to plus or minus specific measurements required by the industry or the OEM. It is important to verify the company providing the precision CNC machining is able to operate to those specifications. Not all companies offering precision work can provide the very tight tolerances required in specific industries, particularly those required for medical device manufacturing and in the military and defense industries.
Check to make sure the contract manufacturer offers in-house quality control. ISO 9001 companies are always a good place to start when looking for top production partners.
