Part Description: Chassis

Customer:  Defense

Location: USA

Part Name: Chassis

Industry: Defense/Optics

Materials: 6061-T651 Aluminum

Quality Details & Requirements:

• Line boring for shaft.  .0004″ [.010 mm]
• Bearing seat diameters + .0002″/ -0 [.005 mm]
• 18 dimensions on part under .0008″
• Install all M2.5x.45 helicoil hardware insert after secondary processing
• N6 surface finish and .0005″ [.015 mm] profile tolerance on mounting surfaces
• .0004″ [.01 mm] parallel tolerance between all mounting surfaces
• M2 x .4, M2.5 x .45-6H, M3 x .5 GH Threads

Quantity:  400

Part Size & Dimensions:

• Height = 1.220” [31 mm]
• Width = 1.909” [48.5 mm]
• Length =2.390” [60.69 mm]

Application(s) Used:

• 5-Axis CNC Machining (Op 1)
• 3-Axis CNC Machining (Op 2)
• High-Speed Machining
• Thread Milling
• Micro Slitting Saw

Engineering & Software Requirements:

• Solidworks CAD File
• PDF Drawings
• TopSolid/TopCAM for CNC Programming and Fixture Design

Secondary Process:

• Chemical Conversion Coating per MIL-C5541, Class 3
• Anodic Coating per MIL-A-8625, Type II, Class 2 Black
• Masking of all precision diameters and mounting surfaces

Project Milestones:

• Worked with customer to clearly understand Metric tolerancing, all secondary processing and assembly requirements.
• GTI implemented use of miniature metric cutting tools from Seco tools, Jabro series.  Small diameters with long reach designs for high metal removal.

Part Name: Adapter Fitting

Customer:  Tier 1 Aerospace

Location: USA

Description:  Fluid application

Industry: Aerospace (Commercial)

Materials: 304L Cres Condition A, AMS 5513 Stainless Steel

Quality Details & Requirements:

• General tolerance +/- .005”
• Mil Spec thread form

Quantity:  10

Part Size & Dimensions:

• Height = 2.25”
• Width = 3”
• Length= 3”

Application(s) Used:

• CNC Mill/Turn
• Deep profiling with small boring bar
• OD Threading

Engineering & Software Requirements:

• Pro E CAD file
• PDF Drawing
• TopSolid/TopCAM for CNC programming

Special Processes & Requirements:

• Passivate IAW AMS-QQ-P-35 Type V11

Project Milestones:

• Customer need to meet a tight deadline on quick turn parts.  After parts were machined GTI Precision Components personnel drove parts to secondary processing vendor for same day turn around service.  After secondary process was completed, parts were inspected, packed and shipped overnight to customer’s facility on time.

Part Name: Chassis

Customer:  Defense

Location: USA

Industry: Defense/Optics

Materials: 6061-T651 Aluminum

Quality Details & Requirements:

• Line boring for shaft.  .0004″ [.010 mm]
• Bearing seat diameters + .0002″/ -0 [.005 mm]
• 18 dimensions on part under .0008″
• Install all M2.5x.45 helicoil hardware insert after secondary processing
• N6 surface finish and .0008″ [.02 mm] profile tolerance on mounting surfaces
• .0004″ [.01 mm] parallel tolerance between all mounting surfaces

Quantity:  400

Part Size & Dimensions:

• Height = 1.77” [45.2 mm]
• Width = 2.165” [55 mm]
• Length =2.952” [75 mm]

Application(s) Used:

• 5-Axis CNC Machining (Op 1)
• 3-Axis CNC Machining (Op 2)
• High-Speed Machining
• Thread Milling

Engineering & Software Requirements:

• Solidworks CAD File
• PDF Drawings
• TopSolid/TopCAM for CNC Programing and Fixture Design

Secondary Processes:

• Chemical Conversion Coating per MIL-C5541, Class 3
• Anodic Coating per MIL-A-8625, Type II, Class 2 Black
• Masking of all precision diameters and mounting sufaces

Project Milestones:

• Developted a process for deep hole drilling and boring to maintain alignment of bearing seats for shaft assembly.   Max tolerance for  concentricity was +/- .0002”.
• Worked with customer to clearly understand Metric tolerancing, all secondary processing and assembly requirements.
• GTI implemented use of minature metric cutting tools from Seco tools, Jabro series.  Small diameters with long reach designs for high metal removal.

Part Name: Cable Head Connector Housing

Customer:  Aerospace/Commercial OEM

Location: USA

Part Name: Cable Head Connector Housing

Industry:  Defense

Materials: 6061-T651 Aluminum

Quality Details & Requirements:

• O-Ring Groove, + .002″/-0 on groove depth
• Precision Bores for alignment of cover to mating part, +.0004″/ – 0 [H7]
• N6 Surface finish on sealing surface
• Flatness tolerance of .004″ [.05mm] across entire sealing surface

Quantity:  400

Part Size & Dimensions:

• Height = 1.062” [27 mm)
• Width = 2.854" [72.5 mm]
• Length = 5.590” [142 mm]

Application(s) Used:

• 3-Axis CNC Machining, 2 Set ups
• High-Speed Machining
• Thread Milling (M2.5 x .45 6H)
• Reaming
• Trochoidal Milling

Engineering & Software Requirements:

• Solidworks CAD File
• PDF Drawings
• TopSolid/TopCAM for CNC Programing

Secondary Process:

• Chemical Conversion Coating per MIL-C5541, Class 3
• Anodic Coating per MIL-A-8625, Type II, Class 2 Black
• Masking of all precision diameters

Project Milestones:

• Developed machining process for dovetail shaped O-Ring goove
• Worked with customer to clearly understand Metric dimensioning/tolerancing

Part Name: Lens Plate

Customer: Test equipment manufacturer

Location: US

Description: Optical assembly component

Industry: Biomed

Materials: 6061-T6511 Aluminum

Quality Details & Requirements:

• Small Threaded holes, 2-56, 4-40
•  Precision slot depths and locations for lens seats.  +/- .001”
• Flatness tolerance .002” in free state
• Complex and detailed Milled and turned geometry

Quantity:  20

Part Size & Dimensions:

• Width = .940”
• Diameter = 5”

Application(s) Used:

• 5-Axis Positioning  CNC Machining
• Mill/Turn
• Slotting using key cutter
• Thread Milling

Cycle Time(s): 105 minutes

Engineering & Software Requirements:

• Solidworks file
• PDF Drawing
• TopSolid/TopCAM for CNC programming

Special Processes:

• Clear Anodize, MIL-A-8625F, Type II Class 1

Project Milestones:

• Developed process and all fixturing for machining on twin spindle mill/turn center.
• Part machined complete on main and sub-spindle with no involvement by operator for part transfer.

Part Name: Window Frame

Customer:  Aerospace Tier 1

Location: US

Description:  Aerostructure

Industry: Aerospace (Commercial)

Materials: 7050-T7451 Aluminum

Quality Details & Requirements:

• 2 precision .500” bores per part, diameter +.0005”/-.0005”
• Coaxial  .002” tolerance

Quantity:  55 Total ship sets, 1 part per ship set

Part Size & Dimensions:

• Height = 11”
• Width = 3.5”
• Length = 11”

Application(s) Used:

• 5-Axis Positioning  CNC Machining on OP1
• 2-Axis  and 3-Axis CNC Machining on OP2
• High-Speed Machining
• 3-Axis contouring of window seal seat and IML Surface

Cycle Time(s):

•  OP1 = 1.5 hours
• OP2  = 45 minutes
• Total = 2.25 hours

Engineering & Software Requirements:

• NX CAD File
• PDF Drawing
• TopSolid/TopCAM for CNC programming

Special Processes:

• Ultrasonic Inspection, MIL-STD-2154, CL A
• Liquid Penetrant Inspect, ASTM-E-1417, TYP-1
• Non-Chromic Anodize, MIL-A-8625, TYP-1C
• Epoxy primer, BMS10-11, TYP 1

Project Milestones:

• Part had a lot of material to remove in deep pockets and profiles.  Tools with 5X length to diameter ratios required in many places. 
• Dowel pin locations placed in the interior of the part on OP1 were used to locate the part on a grid plate of another machine for OP 2 position.

Part Name: Longeron

Customer:  Aerospace Tier 1

Location: US

Description:  Aerostructure

Industry: Aerospace (Commercial)

Materials: 7050-T7451 Aluminum

Quality Details & Requirements:

• .005” Profile tolerance on IML Surface
• .005″ Flatness on back of part in free state

Quantity:  55 Total ship sets, 1 part per ship set

Part Size & Dimensions:

• Height = 2.92”
• Width = .75”
• Length = 14”

Application(s) Used:

• 3-Axis machining of IML Surface
• High-Speed Machining of pockets

Cycle Time(s):  OP1 = 27:35 minutes

Engineering & Software Requirements:

• NX CAD File
• PDF Drawing
• TopSolid/TopCAM for CNC programming

Special Processes:

• Ultrasonic Inspection, MIL-STD-2154, CL A
• Liquid Penetrant Inspect, ASTM-E-1417, TYP-1
• Non-Chromic Anodize, MIL-A-8625, TYP-1C
• Epoxy primer, BMS10-11, TYP 1

 Project Milestones:

• Positioned stock on two dovetail fixtures.  Used high speed machining (18K RPM) to rapidly remove material.  Small tool diameters reduced tool pressure on thin floor/wall part improving surface finish and reducing hand finishing.

Part Name: Intercostal

Customer:  Aerospace Tier 1

Location: US

Description:  Aerostructure

Industry: Aerospace (Commercial)

Materials: 7050-T7451 Aluminum

Quality Details & Requirements:

• .005” Profile tolerance on IML Surface
• .625” diameter bore, +.0005/-.0005” tolerance, .005” True Positioning  tolerance

Quantity:  55 Total ship sets, 1 part per ship set

Part Size & Dimensions:

• Height = 4.01”
• Width = .810”
• Length = 13.58”

Application(s) Used:

• 5-Axis Simultaneous machining of IML Surface
• High-Speed Machining
• Precision Boring

Cycle Time(s):  OP1 = 34 minutes

Engineering & Software Requirements:

• NX CAD File
• PDF Drawing
• TopSolid/TopCAM for CNC programming

Special Processes:

• Ultrasonic Inspection, MIL-STD-2154, CL A
• Liquid Penetrant Inspect, ASTM-E-1417, TYP-1
• Non-Chromic Anodize, MIL-A-8625, TYP-1C
• Epoxy primer, BMS10-11, TYP 1

 Project Milestones:

• Positioned stock on two dovetail fixtures.  Used high speed machining (18K RPM) to rapidly remove material.  Small tool diameters reduced tool pressure on thin floor/wall part improving surface finish and reducing hand finishing.

Part Name: Longeron, AFT

Customer:  Aerospace Tier 1

Location: US

Description:  Aerostructure

Industry: Aerospace (Commercial)

Materials: 7050-T7451 Aluminum

Quality Details & Requirements:

• .005” Profile tolerance on IML Surface

Quantity:  55 Total ship sets, 1 part per ship set

Part Size & Dimensions:

• Height = 3.5”
• Width = .800”
• Length = 10.5”

Application(s) Used:

• 5-Axis Simultaneous machining of IML Surface
• 5-Axis Positioning of pilot holes
• High-Speed Machining

Cycle Time(s):  OP1 = 25 minutes

Engineering & Software Requirements:

• NX CAD File
• PDF Drawing
• TopSolid/TopCAM for CNC programming

Special Processes:

• Ultrasonic Inspection, MIL-STD-2154, CL A
• Liquid Penetrant Inspect, ASTM-E-1417, TYP-1
• Non-Chromic Anodize, MIL-A-8625, TYP-1C
• Epoxy primer, BMS10-11, TYP 1

 Project Milestones:

• Positioned stock on two dovetail fixtures.  Used high speed machining (18K RPM) to rapidly remove material.  Small tool diameters reduced tool pressure on thin floor/wall part improving surface finish and reducing hand finishing.

Customer:  Aerospace/Commercial OEM

Part Name: Hoist Link

Customer:  Aerospace Tier 1

Location: US

Description:  Aerostructure, Door component

Industry: Aerospace (Commercial)

Materials: 7050-T7451 Aluminum

Quality Details & Requirements:

• Four precision same size bores:  .0007” total tolerance
• Coaxial bores,  .002” tolerance

Quantity:  55 Total ship sets, 1 part per ship set

Part Size & Dimensions:

• Height = 5.55”
• Width = 5.28”
• Length = 8.5”

Application(s) Used:

• 5-Axis Positioning, CNC Machining OP1
• High-Speed Machining
• Precision Boring

Cycle Time(s):  OP1 = 22 minutes

Engineering & Software Requirements:

• NX CAD File
• PDF Drawing
• TopSolid/TopCAM for CNC programming

Special Processes:

• Liquid Penetrant Inspect, ASTM-E-1417, TYP-1
• Non-Chromic Anodize, MIL-A-8625, TYP-1C
• Epoxy primer, BMS10-11, TYP 1
• Semi Gloss Enamel White Top coat, BMS10-11, TYP 2, BAC 702

Project Milestones:

• 1 precision bore, 4X per part required a dedicated boring head for this P/N.  Following a LEAN strategy the boring tools we set up and maintained for this part exclusively thus reducing machining variants and eliminating scrap each time the part was run.

Part Name: Frame

Customer:  Aerospace Tier 1

Location: US

Description: Aerostructure

Industry: Aerospace (Commercial)

Materials: 7050-T7451 Aluminum

Quality Details & Requirements:

• .010” General profile tolerance on IML surface
• 3 precision bores per part, diameter +.0005”/-.0005”

Quantity:  55 Total ship sets, 1 part per ship set

Part Size & Dimensions:

• Height = 5.5”
• Width = 2.4”
• Length = 16”

Application(s) Used:

• 5-Axis Positioning, CNC Machining
• High-Speed Machining
• 3-Axis contouring of 2 direction curved 3D surfaces

Cycle Time(s):  OP1 = 1.5 hours

Engineering & Software Requirements:

• NX CAD File
• PDF Drawing
• TopSolid/TopCAM for CNC programming

Special Processes:

• Ultrasonic Inspection, MIL-STD-2154, CL A
• Liquid Penetrant Inspect, ASTM-E-1417, TYP-1
• Non-Chromic Anodize, MIL-A-8625, TYP-1C
• Epoxy primer, BMS10-11, TYP 1

Project Milestones:

• Machined part in one operation on dovetail fixtures
• Maintained set-up of 3 separate boring heads for precision bores under LEAN initiative
• Implemented tool extension for long reach .098” pilot holes drilled into center web

Part Name: Motor Housing

Customer:  Aerospace Tier 2

Location: US

Materials: 6061-T6511 Aluminum

Description:  Housing for electrical motor controlling environmental systems on aircraft

Industry: Aerospace (Commercial)

Quality Details & Requirements:

• Bearing seats: 2 precision inline bores: +.0004”/-.0” diameter tolerance
• .001” coaxial bores
• ID .001” total tolerance
• .0005” tolerance for alignment pins between housing halves

Quantity:  80 sets with yearly repeat orders

Part Size & Dimensions:

• Diameter = 6”
• Length = 11”

Application(s) Used:

• 5-Axis Positioning  CNC Machining
• Mill/Turn
• Sinker EDM of recessed slots in large half
• Precision Boring
• Slotting of fins using customer form saw
• Minor assembly -  instillation of heli-coils after plating
• Thread Milling

Cycle Time(s):

Large Half

• Milling and Turning, Protoypes: 5.5 hours
• Milling and Turning, Production: 2.25 hours
•  Sinker EDM: 1 hour

Small Half

• Milling and Turning, Protoypes: 3.75 hours
• Milling and Turning, Production: 1.5 hours

Engineering & Software Requirements:

• Customer supplied STEP file
• PDF Drawing
• TopSolid/TopCAM for CNC programming

Special Processes:

• Chormate Conversion (Iridite) Per MIL-C-5541 E Class 1A, light brown

 Project Milestones:

• Multi-year project.  Work with customer from single piece prototypes to production.
• Worked with customer on several revisions rounds
• Original prototypes used micro tapered end mill which proved to be extremely time consuming and highly unreliable due to tool breakage.  Developed process for machining fins using custom designed form slitting saw…dramatically reducing cycle times and improving part quality.
• GTI had to change to a different secondary processor on second production round due to poor vendor performance.  Customer was very pleased with second vendor’s performance on finish and color.  Precision diameters unaffected by chemical process with new vendor.

Part Name: Fitting, Lower Corner

Customer:  Aerospace Tier 1

Location: US

Description:  Aerostructure

Industry: Aerospace (Commercial)

Materials: 7050-T7451 Aluminum

Quality Details & Requirements:

• .005” General profile tolerance on IML surface
• .05” thick webs
• .01” true positioning of holes

Quantity:  55 Total ship sets, 1 part per ship set

Part Size & Dimensions:

• Height = 12”
• Width = 1.5”
• Length = 12”

Application(s) Used:

• 5-Axis Simultaneous machining of OML Surfaces
• High-Speed Machining
• 3-Axis contouring of 2 direction curved 3D surfaces

Cycle Time(s):  OP1 = 46 minutes

Engineering & Software Requirements:

• NX CAD File
• PDF Drawing
• TopSolid/TopCAM for CNC programming

Special Processes:

• Ultrasonic Inspection, MIL-STD-2154, CL A
• Liquid Penetrant Inspect, ASTM-E-1417, TYP-1
• Non-Chromic Anodize, MIL-A-8625, TYP-1C
• Epoxy primer, BMS10-11, TYP 1

 Project Milestones:

• Part machined using picture frame method on dovetail fixtures in one operation.  Extensive 3-Axis contouring at 18,000+ rpm was required to produce thin walls with a high quality finish, reducing deburring and hand finishing of all surfaces.

Part Name: Hoist Fitting

 Customer:  Aerospace Tier 1

Location: US

Description:  Aerostructure

Industry: Aerospace (Commercial)

Materials: 7050-T7451 Aluminum

Quality Details & Requirements:

• .01” profile tolerance
• .005” profile tolerance on OML & IML contours

Quantity:  55 Total ship sets, 1 part per ship set

Part Size & Dimensions:

• Height = 2.52”
• Width = 2.0”
• Length = 2.55”

Application(s) Used:

• 5-Axis Positioning  CNC Machining
• 3-axis contouring of two direction curved OML & IML contours
• Thread milling

Cycle Time(s):

•  OP1 = 20 minutes

Engineering & Software Requirements:

• NX CAD File
• PDF Drawing
• TopSolid/TopCAM for CNC programming

Special Processes:

• Ultrasonic Inspection, MIL-STD-2154, CL A
• Liquid Penetrant Inspect, ASTM-E-1417, TYP-1
• Non-Chromic Anodize, MIL-A-8625, TYP-1C
• Epoxy primer, BMS10-11, TYP 1

 Project Milestones:

• Thread milled .875-14F-3B Thread
• Applied proven machining process to a family of 6 part numbers

Part Name: Bracket

Customer:  Aerospace Tier 1

Location: US

Description:  Aerostructure

Industry: Aerospace (Commercial)

Materials: 7050-T7451 Aluminum

Quality Details & Requirements:

• 1 precision bores: +.0005”/-.0” diameter tolerance
• .001” coaxial bores

Quantity:  55 Total ship sets, 1 part per ship set

Part Size & Dimensions:

• Height = 1.81”
• Width = 1.0”
• Length = 3.66”

Application(s) Used:

• 5-Axis Positioning , CNC Machining
• Precision Boring

Cycle Time(s):  OP1 = 15 minutes

Engineering & Software Requirements:

• NX CAD File
• PDF Drawing
• TopSolid/TopCAM for CNC programming

Special Processes:

• Ultrasonic Inspection, MIL-STD-2154, CL A
• Liquid Penetrant Inspect, ASTM-E-1417, TYP-1
• Non-Chromic Anodize, MIL-A-8625, TYP-1C
• Epoxy primer, BMS10-11, TYP 1

 Aerospace/Commercial OEM

Location: US

Part Name/Description: Door hinge used in Aft section of a Single Isle Commercial aircraft,90- 110 seats

Industry: Aerospace (Commercial)

Materials: 7050-T7451 Aluminum

Quality Details & Requirements:

• Line boring of bearing seats, +0/ -.0005” tolerance
• .010” profile tolerance on all

Quantity:  55 Total ship sets under LTA, 1 part per ship set

Part Size & Dimensions:

• Height = 3”
• Width = 6”
• Length = 10”

Application(s) Used:

• 5-Axis CNC Machining (machined in 1 operation)
• High-Speed Machining
• Drilling
• Trochoidal Milling

Cycle Time(s):

• 1^st Part in Run = 2 hours
• Last Part in Run = 1 hour 15 minutes

Engineering & Software Requirements:

• NX CAD File
• PDF Drawings
• TopSolid/TopCAM

Project Milestones:

• Developted a process for deep hole drilling and boring to maintain alignment of bushing seats.   Max tolerance for  concentricity was +/- .0002”.  This was obtained by using three stage machining process that allow consistant repeatability over the entire run of 55 pieces.
• Applied drilling process to 8 other hinges in a family of parts.

Part Name: Fitting Upper Corner

Customer:  Aerospace Tier 1

Location: US

Description:  Aerostructure

Industry: Aerospace (Commercial)

Materials: 7050-T7451 Aluminum

Quality Details & Requirements:

• 3 precision bores: +.0004”/-.0” diameter tolerance
• .001” coaxial bores

Quantity:  55 Total ship sets, 1 part per ship set

Part Size & Dimensions:

• Height = 6”
• Width = 2.5”
• Length = 10.5”

Application(s) Used:

• 5-Axis Simultaneous machining of OML Surface and pockets
• High-Speed Machining
• Precision Boring

Cycle Time(s): OP1 = 48 minutes

Engineering & Software Requirements:

• NX CAD File
• PDF Drawing
• TopSolid/TopCAM for CNC programming

Special Processes:

• Ultrasonic Inspection, MIL-STD-2154, CL A
• Liquid Penetrant Inspect, ASTM-E-1417, TYP-1
• Non-Chromic Anodize, MIL-A-8625, TYP-1C
• Epoxy primer, BMS10-11, TYP 1

Project Milestones:

• 3 precision bores per part required the purchase of special tooling to properly machine each size.  Following a LEAN strategy the boring tools we set up and maintained for these parts exclusively thus reducing machining variants and eliminating scrap each time the part was run.

Part Name: Lift Arm Mechanism

Customer:  Aerospace Tier 1

Location: US

Description: Cargo Door component Commercial aircraft, 75-95 seat

Industry: Aerospace (Commercial)

Materials: 7050-T7451 Aluminum

Quality Details & Requirements:

• Various diameter precision bores: +.0005”/-.0005” tolerance
• .002” coaxial bores

Quantity:  55 Total ship sets, 1 part per ship set

Part Size & Dimensions:

• Height = 1.81”
• Width = 5.28”
• Length = 15.73”

Application(s) Used:

• 5-Axis Positioning, CNC Machining OP1
• 2-Axis CNC machining OP2
• High-Speed Machining
• Precision Boring
• Deep slot milling

Cycle Time(s):

•  OP1 = 48 minutes
•  OP1 = 15 minutes

Engineering & Software Requirements:

• NX CAD File
• PDF Drawing
• TopSolid/TopCAM for CNC programming

Special Processes:

• Liquid Penetrant Inspect, ASTM-E-1417, TYP-1
• Non-Chromic Anodize, MIL-A-8625, TYP-1C
• Epoxy primer, BMS10-11, TYP 1
• Semi Gloss Enamel White Top coat, BMS10-11, TYP 2, BAC 702

Project Milestones:

• 6 precision bores per part required the purchase of special tooling to properly machine each size.  Following a LEAN strategy the boring tools we set up and maintained for these parts exclusively thus reducing machining variants and eliminating scrap each time the part was run.

Part Name/Description: Door Hinge

Customer: Aerospace/Commercial OEM

Location: US

Part Name/Description: Door hinge used in Aft section of a Single Isle Commercial aircraft,90- 110 seats

Industry:  Aerospace (Commercial)

Materials: 7050-T7451 Aluminum

Quality Details & Requirements:

• Line boring of bearing seats, +0/ -.0005” tolerance
• .010” profile tolerance on all

Quantity:  55 Total ship sets under LTA, 1 part per ship set

Part Size & Dimensions:

• Height = 3”
• Width = 6”
• Length = 10”

Application(s) Used:

• 5-Axis CNC Machining (machined in 1 operation)
• High-Speed Machining
• Drilling
• Trochoidal Milling

Cycle Time(s):

• 1^st Part in Run = 2 hours
• Last Part in Run = 1 hour 15 minutes

Engineering & Software Requirements:

• NX CAD File
• PDF Drawings
• TopSolid/TopCAM

Project Milestones:

• Developted a process for deep hole drilling and boring to maintain alignment of bushing seats.   Max tolerance for  concentricity was +/- .0002”.  This was obtained by using three stage machining process that allow consistant repeatability over the entire run of 55 pieces.
• Applied drilling process to 8 other hinges in a family of parts.

Part Name/Description: Mirror Mount for Sighting Laser

Customer: Optics OEM

Location: Western US
Materials: 6061-T651 Aluminum

Industry:  Optics (Commercial)

Quality Details & Requirements:

• Flatness of mirror bonding surface .0005”
• .001” true positioning between axis of rotation
• 32 RMS finish on bonding surface
• Roundness of bosses to .0002”
• Irradite secondary process

Quantity:  100

Part Size & Dimensions:

• Height = .250”
• Width = 2”
• Length = 2.5”

Application(s) Used:

• 5-Axis CNC Machining
• High-Speed Machining
• Micro Drilling
• Fine pitch, small threading

Cycle Time(s):

• 1^st Part in Run = 50 minutes
• Last Part in Run = 38 minutes

Engineering & Software Requirements:

• Solidworks Model
• PDF Drawings
• TopSolid/TopCAM

Project Milestones:

• Developed a process for machining part in one set up by standing part up so that we could machine both sides of the part in one fixturing
• Eliminated the requirement for stress relieving through the use of high speed machining
• Utilized trepan style cutting tool for machining rotation bosses

Part Name/Description: Lens Port Housing

Customer: Optics OEM

Location: US

Materials: 6061-T6511 Aluminum

Industry:  Military Optics

Quality Details & Requirements:

• 16 RMS Surface finish on ID and OD

Quantity:  200

Part Size & Dimensions:

• Diameter  = 6.5”
• Length = 5”

Application(s) Used:

• Mill/Turning
• 5-Axis CNC machining/5-Axis positioning

Cycle Time(s):

• 1^st Part in Run = 50 minutes
• Last Part in Run = 38 minutes

Engineering & Software Requirements:

• Solidworks Model
• PDF Drawings
• TopSolid/TopCAM

Project Milestones:

• Utilized main spindle and sub-spindle for turning and 5-axis positional milling
• Utilized expanding arbor on sub-spindle ID during part transfer
• Utilized High Positive insert to create 16 RMS surface finish

Part Name/Description: Ultra-Rugged Electronics Enclosure

Customer: International Aerospace/Military Manufacturer

Location: Israel

Materials: 6061–T651 Aluminum

Industry: Aerospace (Military)

Quality Details & Requirements:

• Special Customer-Mandated Project & Technical Specifications
• No Foreign-Supplied Raw Materials
• Silver Plating
• ITAR Compliance

Quantity: 1,000 Total (1-Year Duration)

Part Size & Dimensions:

• Height = 1/2” [12.7 mm]
• Width = 3 1/2” [88 mm]
• Length = 7 7/8” [200 mm]

Application(s) Used:

• 5-Axis Machining (OP1)
• 3-Axis Machining (OP2)
• 5-Axis Positioning
• High-Speed Machining
• Drilling
• Tapping
• On-Machine Deburring
• CNC Machining

Cycle Time(s):

• 1^st Part in Run = 45 minutes cycle time
• Optimized cutting & toolpath strategies; Rewrote Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) programming to improve Roughing & Finishing details
• Last Part in Run = 29 minutes cycle time

Engineering & Software Requirements:

• Solidworks Computer Aided Design (CAD) File
• PDF Drawings
• TopSolid/TopCAM Modeler
• CAM Program Refinements Throughout Project

Project Milestones:

• High Raw Materials Inventory Maintained Throughout Year-Long Project
• On-Machine Deburring Programming Developed to Reduce Cycle Time