What is precision machining

Precision machining can be used with a number of raw starter materials including (but not limited to) plastic, ceramic, metal, composites, steel, bronze, graphite, and glass. In order to make precise cuts and intricate removal of the raw material, a combination of tools may be used. These tools vary depending on the raw material. Frequently used tools include milling machines, lathes, Electric Discharging Machine (aka. EDM’s), saws, and grinders. Most commonly used manufacturing equipment is computer controlled heavy machinery that is designed and utilized to remove substrate material creating finely detailed components and piece parts. In some cases, even high-speed robotics and photochemical processes may be used to achieve the desired result for the final product.

Components, parts and finished durable products that are designed to maintain extremely tight tolerance margins and a high degree of durability are essential and common drivers for utilization of precision machining. For example, parts that need to work together as part of a machine may need to always align within a certain margin of 0.01mm to 0.05mm. Precision engineering and machining help to ensure these parts can not only be made precisely but can be produced with this level of accuracy over and over again.

The capabilities of precision machining refer to the capacity to which machinery and technology from a Precision Machining provider can accurately and precisely create a part according to tight specifications. The capabilities of precision machining refer to the level of precision a provider can make a part, object or component, no matter how large and complex, or small and precise. Because of the extremely precise and accurate level, many parts need to be made to, maintaining this level of accuracy across a range of different object sizes and shapes is essential. The capabilities of precision machining are what achieves this.

Precision machining is a subtractive process where custom software, engineered tools, and process steps are utilized with raw material such as plastic, ceramic, metal or composites to create desired fine-featured products. Precision machining often follows the instructions given by computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) programs. These programs and the blueprints enhance the ability to meet tight tolerances. While most designs end up as engineered and computer aided designs, many start out as hand drawn sketches in the initial phases.