Precision CNC Machining Services

Computer numerical control (CNC) machining, or CNC milling, involves automating machine tools and operations with highly accurate computer commands. CNC machining became the industry standard in the late 1960s and has remained a preferred method. Astro Machine Works has continuously refined our CNC machining services, keeping pace with the latest advancements while anticipating the future needs of our clients. With an expert team and cutting-edge tools, we can help you create many types of complex parts and components with high accuracy — while adhering to your industry standards or application.

Read on to discover the types of CNC machining services we offer and the advantages of working with us on your next project.

Precision Machining Services

Types of CNC Services

Astro Machine Works has everything needed to create superior CNC precision machined parts for our diverse customer base. When you choose us for your CNC machining needs, you’re sure to receive a finished product that exceeds your expectations when it comes to quality, precision, and accuracy. With various turning capabilities, we have the experience and knowledge to handle any project and meet precise specifications. Our precision CNC services include:

5-Axis CNC Machining Service

5-axis machining involves using computer numeric control to move a workpiece along five axes simultaneously. This allows a level of high-precision machining of complex parts far beyond what other machining techniques can provide.

Additionally, CNC precision machining and five-sided milling ensure a smooth surface finish, which is essential to many manufacturing projects. Our 5-axis CNC machining uses advanced technology and offers superior results at a competitive price. This machining process is a preferred option in the aerospace industry, which is renowned for needing precise and accurate machining of complex pieces.

CNC Milling Services

Our CNC milling service uses advanced machines that are ideal for producing parts with intricate shapes and high-dimensional tolerances. Additionally, it makes a cost-effective solution for short production runs. With CNC precision milling, you can produce almost any shape in 2D or 3D as long as the rotating cutting tools can easily reach your material.

Astro Machine Works is your dependable partner for producing parts with unique and complex shapes. Our CNC milling services are customized to your specifications, ensuring precision. As experts in 3-axis and 5-axis milling, we are prepared to tackle any fabrication requirements you may have. From prototypes to fully functioning products, we will deliver quickly and efficiently, helping you meet even the most demanding product.

Prototyping Services

Performing custom CNC work typically requires a prototype to achieve the desired result. Our CNC prototyping experts offer unmatched results with their skills, knowledge, and tools. In addition to CNC precision machining services, we design and engineer prototypes that give you the confidence that a part will meet your manufacturing requirements — and your quality standards. We’ll use your input during every phase of the prototyping process, from conception to production.

Customization

At Astro Machine Works, we enjoy collaborating with our clients to ensure the end product is more than a machined part, but a solution that integrates seamlessly into their operations. We’ll work closely with you to understand your unique needs and come up with the best solution for your project.

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CNC Machining Capabilities

At Astro Machine Works, our 72,000-square-foot facility houses state-of-the-art equipment for various precision CNC machining services. We provide the following precision machining operations:

  • CNC mills: In precision CNC milling, rotating tools remove excess material from a stationary workpiece. This method is ideal for rectangular or square materials.
  • CNC lathes: CNC lathes rotate the workpiece around stationary cutting tools. These machines can also create holes, threads, broaches, and slots.
  • CNC plasma cutters: Plasma cutters use precision plasma torches to melt away external materials to form the desired components.
  • CNC electric discharge machines: EDM removes excess material by using electrical discharge sparks to erode the workpiece, which must be electrically conductive.
  • CNC water jet cutters: These precise cutters use a highly pressurized stream of water mixed with an abrasive to cut holes or shapes out of the workpiece.

Why Choose Astro Machine Works?

Astro Machine Works has proudly delivered CNC precision machining services since 1984. With a passion for efficiency and consistency, our mission is to provide our customers with the highest quality. Partner with us and experience precision and innovation in every project we take on.

Stringent Quality Control

Whether you choose us for CNC milling or turning services, you can rely on us to deliver work that exceeds your quality expectations. As an ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality-certified company, we adhere to the highest quality standards in the CNC machining industry. We’ve implemented the most stringent quality control procedures in every aspect of our operation to ensure the total satisfaction of our customers.

Numerous Capabilities

state-of-the-art manufacturing centers

Our state-of-the-art manufacturing centers in Ephrata, PA, span 82,000 square feet and include a comprehensive range of cutting-edge computerized milling and turning centers. Equipped with water jet, laser cutting, and wire-EDM machining equipment, we promise nothing short of excellence in every project.

Advanced Technology

Our commitment to excellence extends beyond the present. We consistently invest in new machinery and resources to stay at the forefront of emerging technologies that shape our industry. Our CNC precision machining department uses state-of-the-art CAD/CAM software. Through custom-configured CNC lathe machines integrated with our CAD/CAM systems, we have the ability to download custom drawing files from companies worldwide. We simplify the CNC machining process by leveraging the latest technology and software, delivering an exceptional final product.

Knowledge and Expertise

Combining first-rate CNC precision machining equipment and our team members’ unsurpassed knowledge and experience enables Astro Machine Works to provide our customers with the best CNC machining services. With low per-piece rates, our customers can maintain their production schedules while increasing the profitability of their machining projects.

Collaborative Approach

Choosing us means partnering with a team that sees your success as a benchmark of our own. We go above and beyond to exceed your project expectations and achieve a high-quality product for your application.

CNC Machining Industry Applications

CNC precision machining offers advantages for industries that depend on high volumes of precise parts. With CNC machining systems, intricate designs with exact tolerances and specifications can be translated into precise machining instructions. CNC precision machining processes can tackle massive, hefty, or complex components without human intervention, resulting in a manufacturing process prioritizing safety from beginning to end.

Some of the industries we serve include:

    • Aerospace: The aerospace industry relies on highly precise components that must be performed without risk of failure. CNC precision machining can produce parts with no variability, human error, or excess product waste. Modern aeronautics equipment and systems require lightweight, incredibly intricate components. Parts need to be identical from one aircraft to another to ensure safe operation and quick replacement in case of a problem. Commonly used CNC machined parts in the aerospace industry include landing gear parts, engine components, and fuel access panels.
    • Consumer electronics: Consumer electronics—smartphones, laptops, desktops, tablets—comprise hundreds of smaller, interconnected components. CNC machining processes can produce metal and plastic components for various electronic configurations. This industry relies on CNC machining to manufacture housings, chassis, fixtures, printed circuit boards, and more.
    • Health care: Medical devices are highly regulated, and the FDA sets strict standards regarding the design and manufacture of medical goods. CNC machining processes can be designed to produce safe and identical parts, even those with custom or complicated geometries. These products include surgical instruments, implants, orthotics, heart rate monitors, MRI scanners, and electronic enclosures.
    • Defense: Military-approved manufacturers are held to a higher part precision and durability standard. CNC machining can handle these demands while keeping production and labor costs low. CNC machining is used in the defense industry for originals, replacements, and reverse-engineered components.
    • Energy: CNC turning and milling solutions commonly produce pistons, rods, pins, cylinders, and other components in pipelines and mining sites. CNC machining ensures each part is built with the proper thickness and specifications to handle highly pressurized, corrosive environments.

    Astro Machine Works collaborates closely with industry experts to ensure that each precision part meets stringent industry-specific standards. Our team can help you adhere to the sector-specific criteria and drive innovation in your field.

Precision CNC Services from Astro Machine Works

Precision CNC Services From Astro Machine Works

CNC machining processes are diverse and highly accurate, delivering superior and consistently reliable quality. These services let you generate large-volume orders of intricate parts with exceptional accuracy and efficiency. Astro Machine Works maintains a competitive edge by leveraging the latest computerized machine tools and other advanced technologies, offering the most extraordinary CNC services.

We can help you create high-quality products for your next CNC machining project through cutting-edge CNC precision machining parts and advanced technologies. To get started, contact us today.