When CNC machines are consistently updated and maintained like they are at Westlake Tool & Die, they have the ability to streamline entire workflows by producing repeatable results that are faster and more reliable compared to the more manual methods of machining. When choosing our CNC services, you’ll reap benefits including:

• Accuracy – Our CNC machines allow us to take your complex drawings, make them into production parts from blocks of solid steel or aluminum and then produce them with precision. We can also give stamped CNC machining parts various machined surfaces, put radii on stamped edges, machine depths or profiles to match the most stringent requirements, tap holes with our built-in tapping feature and much more. From beginning to end, our dynamic CNC machining services ensure accuracy.
• Customization – We work with your team to go over all the details related to your project and determine if any special needs should be addressed prior to the shipment of your order. Ultimately, we’ll customize our processes to meet your individual needs.
• Efficiency – Because well-maintained CNC machines can run virtually nonstop without interruptions, they can greatly increase production capacities. They can also save time by working concurrently on multiple axes. We pride ourselves on our regular large part machining updates and maintenance, which ultimately makes them the reliable machines that will greatly shorten your part’s lead time to market.
• Personalization – When it comes to our CNC machining services, we strive to deliver professional, customer-specific insights with a personalized touch. We will work closely with you to ensure you get the exact components you need for your specific applications.
• Comprehensive solutions – Our full-service shop offers a wide selection of other services that you can take advantage of including prototyping, robotic welding, metal assembly and metal stamping. We can easily incorporate any of these alongside your custom CNC machining services to ensure that you get the parts you need to exacting standards. Be sure to visit our various capabilities pages linked above in our menu for full details.

Whatever your industry or application, our precise and efficient CNC machining parts manufacturing capability is just another part of the full-service suite of solutions we provide our customers.

You’ll realize when working with us firsthand that our staff has an extensive depth of knowledge and experience when it comes to custom CNC services. With our 74,000-square-foot facility in Avon, Ohio and state-of-the-art machinery, we’re ready to exceed your expectations.

Industries That Benefit from CNC Machining Services

We are proud to have served a wide range of industries with our CNC services and more, successfully solving the most challenging jobs. Additionally, we have the experience to know which materials work best in each environment and situation.

Some industries that we’ve been able to provide custom CNC machining services to include:

• Aircraft – We have the ability to produce the necessary landing gear parts to ensure the braking mechanism of an airplane works. Our specialty includes creating brake components for single-engine planes.
• Lighting – We make anything from the housings that keep light fixtures secured on ceilings to hidden rails that support entire lighting structures to clips that keep light bulbs in place. We specialize in a wide variety of pieces used in commercial lighting installations.
• Plumbing – From a simple plumbing-fixture clip to a complex piece of equipment, the products we manufacture for this industry can meet any product need. As a go-to supplier in the plumbing industry, we can help with valves, stands, fixtures, fittings, and cutting attachments.
• Food processing – Our CNC precision machining experts can work with special grades of stainless steel and produce products with extremely close tolerances. We ensure each piece of equipment we manufacture is perfect, whether that be conveyor belt systems or equipment for food processing, bottling, packing and canning.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does CNC machining become the most cost-effective manufacturing option?

CNC machining is a cost-effective solution when metal stamping alone can fulfill project requirements. It’s typically cost-effective for production volumes ranging from 1,000 to 50,000 pieces per year. By initially stamping the base part followed by machining it, a turnkey, finished product is created without needing to source to a secondary machine shop.

What tolerances can be achieved, and how is consistency maintained across production runs?

±0.001″

the tolerance our machinery is built to hold

Our machinery allows us to achieve +-0.001 inches. With the necessary precision, our process has a strict quality control approach:

• Gauges and fixtures – Every production run has a dedicated fixture or gauge designed for the specific part. This will help verify dimensions are consistent.
• Machine detection – Our CNC machine will actively monitor the cutting resistance and spindle load. If the tool is wearing down, the machine will detect this, and it will flag the operator.
• Operator inspection – If flagged, our machine operator will conduct a visual inspection and change the tool immediately.

What geometries and features are better suited for CNC machining than metal stamping?

CNC machining is the better choice for:

What are the setup requirements and lead times for CNC projects?

Lead times are based on the complexity of the part and required fixturing.

Production type	Fixturing approach	Typical lead time
High-volume (5,000 – 100,000 EAU; or even higher based on project parameters)	Dedicated fixture – more build time	A few weeks
Prototypes / short runs	Simpler, more flexible fixture	A few days to a week

Real-World Example: Mistake-Proofing a Die Assembly

Our team had a customer come to us asking for CNC machining services for several small dies, each consisting of a top and bottom piece bolted together.

The request was to eliminate any assembly errors, the customer asked our team to add an alignment pin to the pieces so that the top and bottom can be assembled in one exact orientation.

The customer summed up the goal of this modification in their own words:

“…poka yoke the assembly process.”

The bottom line: Requests like this let our team engineer specific, problem-solving CNC solutions, not just process standard commodity parts.

Contact Us Today for Custom CNC Services

When it comes to CNC machining services, choose the best of the best. Our team is ready to assess the needs of your project and deliver real results. Reach out today to get started.