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Precision Machining Services

Micron-level CNC cutting, forming, and finishing for aerospace, medical, and automotive electronics requirements.

Precision Machining Services use high-precision CNC machine tools and related equipment to cut, form, and finish metals, plastics, and other materials at micrometer-level accuracy — meeting stringent requirements for dimensional accuracy, surface quality, and material performance in aerospace, medical devices, automotive electronics, and similar industries.

Precision CNC machining on AIHFABS

What is precision machining?

Precision machining is CNC work with a tighter inspection plan: finer stock, better thermal control, and reports that match aerospace, medical, or electronics drawings. The machines may look like ordinary mills and lathes; the difference is how much of the drawing is treated as critical.

AIHFABS uses this page when CPK, Ra, or micron-level fits are the reason you are not on a standard prototype mill. Over-tolerancing a whole part still costs money — mark only the features that function.

Precision CNC inspection and machining on AIHFABS

Precision machining capabilities

Two grades are listed so you can match the drawing instead of defaulting to the tightest band.

Conventional precision

±0.005–0.01 mm; Ra 0.4–1.6 μm; CPK ≥ 1.33

Ultra-high precision

±0.001–0.002 mm; Ra ≤ 0.05 μm; CPK ≥ 1.67

Process control

SPC, CMM, CPK monitoring

Quality systems

ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 / ISO 13485 aligned partners

Lead time

From 3–8 business days (complexity dependent)

Precision surface finishes

Texture is specified separately from size. Mirror faces are a process, not a free upgrade.

Precision machined metal component

Controlled as-machined

Ra 0.4–1.6 μm on conventional precision work, with CPK tracked when the program requires it.

Ultra-fine precision machined surface

Ultra-fine / grind

Grind or extra finish passes toward Ra ≤ 0.05 μm on seats and optical-adjacent hardware.

Precision parts after secondary finish

Passivate or coat

Passivation, anodize, or specified plating after the dimensional report is accepted.

How precision machining compares on AIHFABS

Use this route when inspection grade drives the quote. Everyday brackets can stay on standard milling or turning.

Procede Delai Tolerance Tarif
CNC Machining ServicesMetals & plastics From 1–5 business days depending on complexity and finish ±0.05 mm standard; tighter on request with drawing callouts Instant quote · typical prototype from $45
CNC Milling ServicesMetals & plastics Simple 1–3 days; complex 3–7 days; batch 5–15 days ±0.01 mm standard; ±0.005 mm high precision Instant quote · typical prototype from $40
CNC Turning ServicesMetals & plastics Simple 1–3 days; complex 7–10 days ±0.01 mm standard; ±0.001–0.002 mm high precision Instant quote · typical prototype from $35
CNC Routing ServicesPlastics & composites From 2–4 business days Medium precision (~±0.025 mm class) Instant quote · typical panel job from $30
5-Axis CNC MachiningMetals & plastics From 3–7 business days depending on complexity ±0.02–0.05 mm on critical features when specified Instant quote · typical prototype from $80
Precision Machining ServicesMetals & plastics From 3–8 business days (complexity dependent) ±0.005–0.01 mm; Ra 0.4–1.6 μm; CPK ≥ 1.33 Instant quote · quoted to drawing / inspection grade
Large Part CNC MachiningMetals & plastics Quoted per project (fixturing and logistics driven) Around ±0.025 mm on critical features; large spans project-dependent Project quote · fixturing and logistics driven
Swiss CNC MachiningMetals & plastics From 3–7 business days; faster on repeat batches ±0.005 mm standard; down to ±0.0025 mm when specified Instant quote · most economical in batch runs

How we run precision jobs

Precision CNC inspection and machining on AIHFABS
  1. 1

    Step 1

    Upload CAD (STEP/IGES) or 2D drawings — NDA available.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    DFM review with quote and process advice typically within 12–24 hours.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Confirm material, precision grade, finishes, and inspection standards.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    CAM, fixturing, first-article cuts, then SPC-monitored production.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Full CMM inspection, reports, packaging, and shipment.

DFM confirms which dimensions are truly critical. SPC, CMM, and CPK are applied to those, not to every chamfer on the model.

Partner quality systems align with ISO 9001, and with IATF 16949 or ISO 13485 when the program needs that paper trail.

Advantages and Trade-offs

Advantages

  • Accuracy typically ±0.001–0.01 mm with mirror finishes to Ra ≤ 0.05 μm
  • Integrated mill, turn, grind, EDM, HSM, and micro-machining workflows
  • SPC / CMM / CPK process control for regulated industries
  • Capability on titanium, Inconel, hard steels, and engineering plastics

Trade-offs

  • Cycle time and inspection time both rise; a loose prototype drawing should not live on this page.
  • Not every alloy or plastic is stable enough for the tightest band.
  • Ultra-fine finishes can reveal material defects that a coarse mill would hide.

Design guidelines for precision machining

Datums and function first. Decorate later.

Feature Recommended practice
Tolerances Tighten only fits that function. Blanket ±0.01 mm on a housing inflates cost.
Datums Primary datums should match how the part locates in the real assembly.
Texture vs size Call out Ra separately from dimensional tolerance.
Inspection Say which features need CMM or CPK so the quote includes the report.

Precision machining FAQ

What is the difference versus standard CNC milling?

The machines overlap. Precision jobs add tighter process control, finer finishes, and documented inspection on the features you mark.

What accuracy bands do you publish?

Conventional precision around ±0.005–0.01 mm; ultra-high precision around ±0.001–0.002 mm when the drawing and the cell support it.

Do you machine titanium and Inconel?

Yes — Ti-6Al-4V and nickel alloys such as Inconel 718 are quoted after a process review.

Can I get inspection reports?

Yes. CMM reports and CPK data are part of the precision route when specified at quote.

Typical lead time?

Plan 3–8 business days depending on material, finish, and how many features are critical.

Precision Machining Services — engineering review before production

Use these process-specific checks when preparing your model, drawing and quote request. The confirmed quotation and approved drawing define the requirements for your part.

Define precision as an acceptance requirement

A narrow size tolerance, flatness control and positional tolerance are different requirements. Use a datum scheme, functional fits and clear drawing callouts to show what matters. Applying the tightest tolerance to every feature can add cost without improving the assembly.

Control the complete dimension chain

Material condition, thermal effects, workholding and finishing can all affect the result. Identify dimensions that must be measured after coating or heat treatment. Agree whether parts are measured freely or in a fixture when flexible geometry is involved.

Acceptance checklist

Provide the drawing revision, critical characteristics and report format. Discuss measurement capability and any first-article approval before committing to production quantities.

Besoin de pièces imprimées 3D ou CNC similaires ?

AIHFABS chiffre impression 3D et usinage CNC à partir d’un upload CAO. Comparez SLA, SLS, MJF, SLM, FDM, DLP, fraisage et tournage, puis ajoutez lissage vapeur, teinture, anodisation, polissage ou thermolaquage à la même commande.

Devis instantané

Le devis instantané convient aux prototypes, gabarits, boîtiers et petites séries. Matière, procédé, quantité et délai s’affichent ensemble.

Plusieurs procédés

Matière, procédé, quantité et délai s’affichent ensemble, pour éviter un nouveau tour de mails fournisseurs à chaque modification.

  1. Téléverser les fichiers

    Téléversez STL, STEP et formats CAO courants pour un devis en ligne.

  2. Comparer les options

    Comparez technologies d’impression 3D et options CNC sur la même pièce.

  3. Matières et finitions

    Choisissez polymères ou métaux, puis ajoutez une finition hardware 3D Plus si besoin.

  4. Confirmer la commande

    Vérifiez prix et délai avant paiement, ou demandez un devis manuel.

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