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Turning Samples


 
Sample part 1
Material 6061 Aluminum
Tightest Tolerance 0.001"
Part Size 2" dia. x 0.75"
Finishing Anodize, Type II, Black
Engrave text/serial number
Quantity 1000 pcs
Description  
This part is made in one setup on our TMM10 live turning center. All milling, front and back chamfering is done using two axial live tools. Additional interesting feature on this part is a 0.012" thick slot that is broached through the thread at the white vertical mark. The ability to broach in the same setup greatly increased precision of this part which was previously done in three setups (turn, mill, wire EDM). The part is anodized black and then engraved on our 30W CO2 laser, adding text and serial number.
Sample part 2
Material 2024 Aluminum
Tightest Tolerance 0.0005"
Part Size 1.0000" dia. x 4.000"
Finishing None
Quantity 100 pcs
Description  
This part is made in one setup on our TMM10 live turning center. The 6 bolt hole pattern is drilled and tapped with 8-32UNC tap. The workpiece is parted off leaving nice finish on the parting surface. This is typical for 2024 and 7075 aluminum. The 6061 alloy requires additional milling operation to produce nice finish on the parting surface.
Sample part 3
Material Acetal, Black
Tightest Tolerance 0.001"
Part Size 0.875" dia. x 3.500"
Finishing None
Quantity 800 pcs
Description  
This part is made in one setup on our TMM10 live turning center. The helical slot is produced using a radial live tool.
Sample part 4
Material Acetal, Black
Tightest Tolerance 0.001"
Part Size 0.625" dia. x 0.700"
Finishing None
Quantity 2000 pcs
Description  
This part is made in one setup on our TMM10 live turning center. A large chamfering tool in an axial live tool holder is used to produce the angled section on this part.
Sample part 5
Material 6061 Aluminum
Tightest Tolerance 0.001"
Part Size 2.0000" dia. x 0.250"
Finishing Anodize, Type II, Black
Engrave text
Quantity 300 pcs
Description  
This part is made out of 6061 aluminum in one setup on our TMM10 live turning center. There are five holes of varying depths machined around the periphery of the part.
The part is anodized black and then engraved on our 30W CO2 laser, adding depth callout for each hole, part description and company information.


Milling Samples


 
Sample part 6
Material 6061 Aluminum
Tightest Tolerance 0.002"
Part Size 2.020" x 1.400 x 1.700"
Finishing Anodize, Type II, Black
Engrave text/serial number
Quantity 500 pcs
Description  
This part is milled on our VM1 machining center. Larger thread is thread milled and the smaller 2-56 threads are rigid tapped with a forming tap. The left and right pockets are deep (1.6") with very thin walls (0.02").
The part is anodized black and then engraved on our 30W CO2 laser, adding text and serial number.
Sample part 7
Material 6061 Aluminum
Tightest Tolerance 0.001"
Part Size 1.500" dia. x 0.300"
Finishing None
Quantity 100 pcs
Description  
This part is first turned on our TMM10 turning center and then milled on our VM1 machining center. Four small holes are rigid tapped 0-80 thread using a forming tap.
Sample part 8
Material Acetal, Black
Tightest Tolerance 0.003"
Part Size 1.450" dia. x 2.000"
Finishing None
Quantity 100 pcs
Description  
This part is first turned on our TMM10 turning center and then milled on our VM1 machining center using a rotary table. Features are machined from four different angles while the part is held by the short end in a collet chuck.
Sample part 9
Material Tool Steel
Tightest Tolerance 0.0005"
Part Size 1.0000" dia. x 6.000"
Finishing None
Quantity 1 pc
Description  
This custom threading tool holder is made on our VM1 machining center using a rotary table. An indexable insert pocket is milled into the tool holder end and a center hole is then tapped for the hold down torx screw.


Engraving/Cutting Samples


 
Sample part 10
Material Anodized Aluminum
Tightest Tolerance 0.01"
Part Size 2.000" dia. x 0.750"
Finishing Anodize, Type II, Black
Engrave text/serial number
Quantity 500 pcs
Description  
After anodizing, this part it is engraved on our 30W CO2 laser, adding text and serial number. Total of 66 parts can be engraved and serialized for each cycle.
Sample part 11
Material Clear Acrylic
Tightest Tolerance 0.01"
Part Size 1.50" x 1.80"
Finishing Paint Black
Quantity 10 pcs
Description  
This enclosure front panel is made from clear acrylic that is first painted and then engraved over paint. The laser beam removes paint, leaving engraved areas translucent. This is especially good for panels that need to be lighted from behind with LEDs.
Sample part 12
Material Clear Acrylic
Tightest Tolerance 0.01"
Part Size 9.00"  x 1.75"
Finishing Paint Black
Quantity 50 pcs
Description  
This wireless router front panel is made from clear acrylic that is first painted and then engraved over paint. The laser beam removes paint, leaving engraved areas translucent. Any openings for buttons or cards are cut in the same step as engraving. Up to 0.25" thick acrylic can be easily cut.
Sample part 13
Material PSA Abrasive Disc
Tightest Tolerance 0.01"
Part Size 1.5" dia.
Finishing None
Quantity 5000 pc
Description  
Sanding disks for a custom aluminum cylinder o-ring seat resurfacing tool are made by laser cutting the backing material. Two parts of different diameters are produced for each circle. The two parts are held together with small tabs of uncut material. There are 66 part sets that are produced from two 12" starting disks placed side by side.