Our shop:

We strive to offer our customers the best quality parts at the lowest possible price. Part of our commitment includes ensuring that we have the latest technology available to our industry. Some examples of the equipment we use to accomplish our goal of reducing time and reducing costs are listed below. While this does not represent every piece of equipment we have in our shop, it offers a sampling of the capability we have.

3-Axis Machining Center

Purchased in February of 2008, the Haas Mini Mill is the backbone of our shop. With a 6000 RPM spindle, 10-position tool changer, liquid coolant and a 16" x 12" x 10" work space, the Mini Mill is our go-to machine. The addition of rigid tapping allows us to tap holes as small as 0-80 (.047") NFT at speeds of up to 30 IPM without the worry of misalignment from multiple setups.

The combination of a high-speed spindle, flood coolant and carbide endmills allows us to maintain a mirror-like finish on all of our parts as well as reduce the time required to machine large features such as scanned radii, deep pockets and complex hole patterns. The 10-position tool changer gives us the ability to run even the most complex parts with minimal handling time by our operators, reducing machining time as well as the cost to the customer.

2-Axis CNC Turning new!

Our most recent addition to the shop, a Haas TL-1 CNC lathe, has proven itself to be a valuable machine. With a max spindle speed of 2000 RPM, 100 foot-pounds of torque, an 8" by 30" travel and liquid coolant, the TL-1 has allowed us to expand our operations and increase production capability.

3-Axis Open Bed Mill

In addition to the Haas Mini Mill, our shop also includes a YCM-40 Supermax open-bed milling machine with a Centroid controller. The Supermax has long been the staple machine in our shop. First purchased when the owner, Bill Esther, retired from Tektronix, Inc. in 2000, the Supermax has been a worthwhile investment. Although not as sophisticated as the Mini Mill, the Supermax often has much faster setup times and is used when the job requires much less quantity and more attention to detail such as during the process of prototyping.