CNC Machining

Advantage Engineering CNC Precision Machining

Computer-Numerical Control (CNC) machining with Advantage Engineering means you can tap into our DFM expertise and support, with competitive costs, and fast lead times.

Get your prototype or bridge tools exactly how you need them with the option to scale to low volume production.

Advantage Engineering’s CNC machining serves a wide range of industries and is ready, willing and able to take on new challenges.

Benefits of CNC Machining With Us

No Job Too Big

10-foot travel and 50 ton crane for wide range of part sizes

Precision Machining

Gundrill, boring and cutting

DFM Support

Dedicated engineer designers & quality control support will ensure the feasibility of your design

CNC Machining

Specifications

Maximum Part Size:

3-Axis: 118 x 90 x 50 inches (2997 x 2286 x 1270 mm)

5-Axis: 152 x 78 x 42 inches (3860 x 1980 x 1066 mm)

Lead Time:

As low as 2 days

Tolerances:

Standard: +/- 0.005 inches for metal & +/- 0.01 inches for plastics.

Fine: +/- 0.002 inches for metal or +/- 0.005 inches for plastics.

Accuracy:

0.032 inches (0.8 mm)

Minimum Feature Size:

0.019 inches (0.5 mm)

Post-Processing Options:

Standard/No-finishing, Powder coating, Bead blasting, Brushing, Painting, Polishing, Engraving, Heat Treating, Passivating (treating/coating surface to reduce chemical reaction with metal), Plating

Materials:

Plastic

Polypropylene (PP)
Polycarbonate (PC)
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

Aluminum

5083
6061
6061-T6
6082
7075

Stainless Steel

303
304
316
2205 (Duplex)
17-4
420

Other Metal

Mild steel
Alloy steel
Tool steel
Brass
Titanium
Copper

Applications For CNC Machining

As a subtractive manufacturing process, CNC machining uses a computer aided design file to guide machines in mathematical removal of the blank piece. CNC machining can be accomplished through mechanical (drilling, milling, turning), chemical, electrical, or thermal processes. Here are some ideal applications for CNC: