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What is Precision Machining?
Precision machining is the second phase in the integrated design and manufacture package offered by HPD. Precision machining actually begins in the engineering design group. First our engineers create Solid Works ® CAD files to create the necessary specifications to machine a fully functioning end-product.
Once the design is approved, our precision instrument makers use GibbsCAM® to import the engineering SolidWorks ® CAD files, program our CNC equipment, and to run virtual precision machining operations before actually cutting any material.
Finally GibbsCAM® programs are ported directly to our HAAS® CNC mills and lathes; this is where the physical precision machining process takes place. Once the precision machining is completed, technicians inspect the end-product using a state-of-the-art Starrett® Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) that reconciles the precision machined parts with the original CAD models to ensure consistent high quality.
Additional finishing operations such as cleaning, assembly, welding, anodizing and other operations complete the precision machining cycle. The result is a fully-functioning end product deliverable to our customers, done right the first time.
What tools and machinery are used in our precision machine shop?
Our precision machine shop is fully equipped with latest precision machines to successfully complete even the most complex precision machining project. Among our precision machines and tools are the following:
• HAAS® VF-4 CNC Milling Machine: 50”x20”x25” capacity, plus rotary 4th axis
• HAAS® VF-2SS Super Speed Vertical Machining Center , 30”x16”x20” (xyz), plus rotary 4th axis
• HAAS® VF-2 CNC Milling Machine: 30”x16”x20” capacity, plus rotary 4th axis
• HAAS® SL-20 CNC Lathe: 10”x20” capacity
• HAAS® TL-1 CNC Toolroom Lathe: 8” x 30” capacity, 16” swing
• Hardinge HLV Toolroom Lathe: 10”x20” capacity
• Clausing 13” Engine Lathe: 13”x36” capacity
Who uses precision machining?
Scientists and researchers, government laboratories, private companies and individuals who are seeking precision machining services can all take advantage of HPD's expertise in precision machining . Our customers include private companies such as Applied Materials, Atmospheric Observing Systems, IES, OrthoNetx, and Zolo; government laboratories such as NOAA and NIST; and universities such as CalTech and the University of Colorado.
Although most of our customers prefer to benefit from HPD's integrated services from engineering design all the way through precision machining and finishing, some customers may prefer to bring in sketches and specifications of their own design that may be submitted directly to the precision machine shop for machining services only. We welcome both scenarios and encourage you to bring your project to us for the best in quality precision machining .
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