Florida Knife offers Precision CNC Machining Services along with Laser Cutting and Precision Grinding to produce finished parts.
Machining refers to any manufacturing process in which equipment removes material from the workpiece until it takes the desired form. In the early years of manufacturing, machining operations were performed manually. However, recent years have given rise to precision CNC machining, which offers many advantages over traditional machining operations.
Two key benefits that manufacturers can expect from CNC machining are:
- Better repeatability: Automated CNC equipment can perform operations over long production runs without creating variations between each individual part
- High precision: CNC machining can manufacture complex products to very tight tolerances
For a comprehensive list of CNC Machining capabilities refer to our Specifications Table below.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Machine Types | 3 Axis CNC Manual Lathe (3) Bridgeports |
| Materials | Steel Iron Based Superalloy Alloy Steel Carbon Steel HSLA Tool Steel Ferrous Materials |
| Tolerance | */- .001″ |
| Secondary Operations | Laser Cutting Laser Engraving & Marking 3 Axis CNC Machining Precision Grinding |
| Industry Focus | Aerospace Medical Military Automotive Marine Industrial Electronics |
Metal Machining
Many CNC machining operations work very well with metal workpieces. These machining operations involve a broad range of tools, such as lathes, drills, presses, and other types of equipment. Some common CNC metal machining processes that we offer include:
- Vertical CNC Machining
- Turning
- Drilling
- Grinding
Besides mechanically driven machining operations, CNC machining can also include welding, burning, and erosion techniques, such as laser cutting.
Specific metal machining processes vary according to the operation used by the manufacturer. For example, during a turning operation, the CNC machine’s lathe turns along two axes and makes precise cuts to remove undesirable material from the workpiece. CNC drilling is the process during which machines drill cylindrical holes in specified locations along the target material or sheet.
CNC machining can produce metal products for a broad spectrum of industries, from automobiles to construction equipment to home appliances.
Aluminum Machining
One of the most popular metals for use in CNC machining operations is aluminum. Aluminum presents exceptional machinability, especially for drilling operations. Furthermore, it offers unique thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties for end applications.
Aluminum is also a lightweight material that is often more cost-effective than denser metals. Advantages of using aluminum include:
- High level of electrical conductivity
- Many available grades
- Light