Building complex assemblies requires more than having the right capabilities and expertise on the precision machine shop floor. It’s just as important to have the right software working behind the scenes to facilitate the process. 

Running a precision machine shop during an industry-wide labor shortage, a global pandemic, unprecedented supply chain disruptions, and some of the most contentious presidential election cycles in history has certainly been one of the most interesting challenges of my life. 

Customers are often shocked at how quickly our CNC machine shop can turn around an impressively detailed and accurate quote for a complex assembly. Our secret? Our advanced digital quoting software. If you’re wondering what goes on behind the scenes, here’s a peek behind the curtain. 

At our Colorado CNC machine shop, we primarily machine Inconel for rocket jet engine components. We’re adept at machining the many different grades of Inconel, though we mostly work with Inconel 625 and Inconel 718. 

Our Colorado CNC machine shop is in the process of pursuing CMMC 2.0 compliance, which will prove to the US Department of Defense that we meet rigorous cybersecurity standards. Now that we’re several months into the process, we’re here to provide an update on our status—because transparency and accountability matter to us. 

A recent trend in aerospace machining is that parts are becoming so complex that traditional equipment and approaches are no longer sufficient. Aerospace buyers often need parts with exceptionally tight tolerance features on opposite or multiple sides, which can be difficult to achieve with a standard CNC mill. At Focused on Machining, we’ve found great success leveraging multi-axis machining with zero-point fixturing to take on the most challenging aerospace machining jobs.