Our CNC milling process produces custom prototypes and end-use production parts in as fast as 1 day. We use 3-axis milling and 5-axis indexed milling processes to manufacture parts from more than 30 engineering-grade plastics and metals.
Unionfab offer over 1,000 milling machines, which means we always have the capacity and very competitive prices.
It also means we can produce both complex prototypes and low-volume production runs of precision machined parts, in a broad range of metals and plastics and with many surfaces finishes too. It’s like having an entire supply chain team for free.
CNC milling is a subtractive manufacturing process. It starts by fixturing a block of metal or plastic material inside the CNC mill. Using G-code, the CNC machine is programmed to rapidly mill out parts from the block of raw material. Our 3- and 5-axis CNC machines are equipped with various toolsets to maximize efficiency and production speed.
Machined plastic parts are left as-milled, which typically means they show visible tool marks. Some metal parts allow more finishing choices like anodizing and chromate plating. When the run is complete and your required surface finish is applied, parts are boxed and shipped shortly thereafter.
Using advanced CNC milling machines, we produce high-quality parts for a wide range of applications in the aerospace & defense, automotive, electronics, and other demanding industries.
Our technicians are highly-skilled operators and our organizational focus on quality and customer satisfaction at every level enables us to produce the precision parts you require for your project.
| US | Metric |
| 10 in. x 7 in. x 3.75 in. | 254mm x 177.8mm x 95.25mm |
| 10 in. x 14 in. x 1.75 in.* | 254mm x 356mm x 44mm* |
| 22 in. x 14 in. x 0.75 in.* | 559mm x 356mm x 19mm* |
| 22 in. x 14 in. x 3.75 in.** | 559mm x 356mm x 95.25mm** |
| US | Metric |
| 2.6 in. x 2.9 in. x 3.9 in. | 66mm x 73mm x 99mm |
| SIZE | 0.25 in. x 0.25 in. | 6.35mm x 6.35mm |
| NOMINAL THICKNESS | 0.040 in. | 1.02mm |
| PLASTIC | Edges broken with visible tool marks |
|---|---|
| ALUMINUM | Edges broken with visible tool marks, edges broken with light bead blast, or sharp edges with visible tool marks |
| ALL OTHER METALS | Edges broken with visible toolmarks or edges broken with light bead blast |
Recommended text considerations for CNC milling:
Example text size would be 16 point Arial Rounded MT font.
Example text size would be 22 point Arial Rounded MT font.
Nylon 66 is a type of polyamide or nylon. It, and nylon 6, are the two most common for textile and plastic industries. Nylon 66 is made of two monomers each containing 6 carbon atoms, hexamethylenediamine and adipic acid, which give nylon 66 its name.
Nylon 6/6 is one of the most versatile engineering thermoplastics. It is popular in every major market using thermoplastic materials. Because of its excellent balance of strength, ductility and heat resistance, nylon 6/6 is an outstanding candidate for metal replacement applications. Nylon 6/6 is very easy to process with a very wide process window. This allows it to be used for everything from complex, thin walled components to large thick walled housings
Tensile Strength, Yield (MPa)
25-85
Elongation at Break (%)
1-85
Hardness (Shore D)
90
Heat Deflection Temperature (°C)
73-109
Melting Point (°C)
102-122
Acrylic is a tough material that has numerous benefits over glass. For one, acrylic can be easily machined whereas glass cannot. This gives you the option of CNC machining in acrylic when the task requires both complex geometry and high levels of optical clarity in the final part. Acrylic’s clarity makes it ideal for inspection windows, chemical testing hardware, and instrumentation covers.
Tensile Strength, Yield (MPa)
290
Shear Modulus (GPa)
74
Elongation at Break (%)
50
Hardness (Brinell)
217
Density (g/cm^3)
8
This austenitic grade of stainless steel contains molybdenum which gives it excellent corrosion resistance. In addition to this, it is highly formable and weldable. Applications include chemical tanks and boat fittings. The low carbon version, 316L, is more resistant to chlorides than the basic formulation.
| Service | Lead Times | Materials | Tolerances | Max Part Size |
| SLA | 1 – 3 days | Resin / Somos | +/- 0.003 in. | 800 x 800 x 550 mm |
| SLS | 2 – 5 days | PA12/ PA12GB | +/- 0.002 in. | 350 x 350 x 400 mm |
| MJF | 2 – 5 days | PA12/ PA12GB | +/- 0.002 in. | 380 x 280 x 380 mm |
| FDM | 2 – 5 days | PLA / ABS | +/- 0.003 in. | 500 x 500 x 400 mm |
| Poly Jet | 2 – 5 days | Resin | +/- 0.003 in. | 490 x 390 x 200 mm |
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