While a tolerance of +/- 0.0005” was once considered tight, we now regularly see prints with microscopic tolerances down to +/- 0.0001”. For visual context, a +/- 0.0003” tolerance is like taking a piece of hair, which is about 0.003”, slicing it into ten pieces, and having one of those pieces represent the permitted variance.

Have you ever placed an order online and checked your email inbox for a confirmation email, only to find nothing there? It’s a stressful experience. Without that confirmation email, you have no way of knowing for certain whether your order actually went through. 

Never one to shy away from an opportunity, our aerospace and medical machine shop is committed to being the small shop customers need in this challenging climate. Keep reading to learn how we’ve improved efficiency to meet even the tightest deadlines. 

There’s no shortage of precision machine shops that will build a part to print without giving it a second thought. Don’t get us wrong; there’s something to be said for nailing all the specifications on a blueprint. But in many cases, simply adhering to a part’s specifications can lead to significant fit, form, and functionality problems. This is especially true when manufacturing parts destined for an assembly. 

Focused on Machining has built a reputation as a top aerospace machine shop. We love the work we do for aerospace and space customers. But we want anyone reading this to know that our expertise extends into another major focus area: medical CNC machining.

When shops quote customers high costs and long lead times for anodized parts, often it’s because the masking requirements are exceedingly complex. In some cases, complex masking requirements can double the price of a part. 

Keep reading for our AS9100 machine shop’s insights into complex masking and tips for getting your parts faster and more cost-effectively.