We have manufactured manifolds for many years at Focused on Machining, but recently, some of our aerospace machining customers have brought us increasingly sophisticated designs. These parts will be integrated into their fuel systems, and the complexity of these modern rocket parts has pushed our capabilities forward.
Much like the aerospace industry, the medical industry has strict standards for precision machined parts. And while the AS9100 certification we possess here at Focused on Machining is specific to the aerospace industry, the processes we developed to maintain our status as an AS9100 machine shop enable us to meet the demands of the medical industry, as well.
In an attempt to save money, one of our OEM customers recently ordered 5 complex gear housings from an on-demand parts marketplace. They planned to have the parts shipped to Focused on Machining for assembly. There was just one problem: the housings we received from the budget marketplace arrived with serious quality and accuracy issues. The threaded holes hadn’t been deburred, and the press-fit holes were too small for the hardware.
Firearms users rely on picatinny rails to mount accessories like tactical lights, bipods, and laser sights—but these versatile mounting brackets aren’t only for guns! At Focused on Machining, we specialize in machining picatinny rails for major OEM firearms manufacturers. We love making these parts and want to share some of the other applications where we’ve seen them in use. Who knows, maybe you’ll come away from this blog with an idea for the next great picatinny rail product.
Remember when we shared that we were in the process of getting AS9100 certified? Well, we’re thrilled to announce that Focused on Machining is now officially an AS9100 machine shop!
Top Shops data indicates that only 45% of machine shops have quality certifications like ISO 9001 and AS9100, and we’re proud that our Denver machine shop is part of this elite group.
There are many things we love about precision machining, but one of the best parts of our job is getting the chance to work with—and master—new and exciting materials. Last year introduced us to Nitronic 60, an all-purpose stainless steel alloy commonly found in minisatellites. This year, the newest material to come through our precision machine shop is Monel. And as is often the case here at Focused on Machining, once we get a taste of something, we can’t get enough of it!
When customers need parts with ports in them, such as fuel manifolds or hydraulic fixturing, it’s not uncommon for them to request quotes from 50 shops and receive only 5-10 quotes in return. Ports are challenging to machine, which deters many precision machine shops from taking them on. But not us. At Focused on Machining, we specialize in challenging manufacturing projects and are always up for machining port parts.
When manufacturing customers need mechanical subassemblies, their standard process often involves outsourcing the components to a precision machine shop, sourcing and purchasing all the required hardware, and, eventually, having their own engineers put the assemblies together once the components and hardware have arrived.
Finding a precision machine shop that promises high-quality parts on time and for the right price is one thing. But whether or not that shop has what it takes to deliver on that promise is a whole different story. So, how can you pinpoint a superior precision machining partner in a sea of “good enough” shops? It starts with understanding what happens behind shop doors.
Looking for a Denver machine shop that excels at Inconel machining? At Focused on Machining, we love working with challenging materials that many other job shops try to avoid. Titanium and Nitronic 60 are examples of materials that get us excited to come to work every morning, but one material that’s hard to top is Inconel.
Want better, faster, and less expensive CNC turned parts from your precision machining partner? At Focused on Machining, we provide CNC turning services at whatever level your project demands. We consistently turn parts to precise tolerances using sophisticated equipment and our extensive breadth of tooling.
When you’re looking for a shop with more than just a single CNC table and a lathe machine in Denver, CO, count on us. Our scope of machinery enables us to take on jobs of all types, producing results that help us set the standard for customization and precision. From quantity 1 to 1,000 we can meet your prototype to production needs.
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