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Our CNC Machining Capabilities

At HLH, we have over 50 high precision CNC mills, lathes, and pride ourselves on being able to machine whatever you need, from simple, 'as-machined' workholdings to complex, organic geometries with tight tolerances. On request, we can also produce parts with EDM and grinders. Build envelopes, minimum feature sizes and design guidelines vary for milling and turning.

CNC MILLING
CNC MILLING
CNC milling cuts shapes out of a metal or plastic material blank that is usually flat, holding dimensions to tolerances as tight as 0.002.
CNC TURNING
CNC TURNING
Typically used to create a rounded surface, turning rotates the part when machining the desired shape, whereas milling rotates the tool.

CNC Machining Tolerances

Feature

Description

Maximum Part Size

3500*2700*1200mm for metal parts
3500*1200*850mm for plastic parts

Standard Lead Time

4-7 days

General Tolerances

Tolerances are controlled to DIN-2678-1 Fine for metals and Medium for plastics as standard

Threads and Tapped Holes

HLH can accommodate any standard thread size.

Precision Tolerances

HLH can manufacture and inspect to tight tolerances per your drawing specifications including GD&T callouts.

Edge Condition

Sharp edges are broken and deburred by default

Surface Finish

The standard finish is as-machined: 125 Ra or better. Additional finishing options can be specified when getting a quote.

Advantages of CNC Machining

CNC Machined parts are precise and have high tolerance specifications; the process itself is fast and a wide range of materials can be used. Due to these qualities, CNC Machining is popular choice in the automotive industry.
CNC Machining
Fast and repeatable for low volume manufacturing
CNC prototypes deliver on precise and high tolerance specifications
Wide range of production and rapid prototype manufacturing materials
Rapid machining offers great surface finishing

CNC Machining Materials

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DESCRIPTION
DETAILS
Aluminum
NAME
Aluminum
DESCRIPTION
High machinability and ductility, good strength-to-weight ratio.
DETAILS
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Stainless steel
NAME
Stainless steel
DESCRIPTION
High tensile strength, corrosion and temperature resistant.
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Mild steel
NAME
Mild steel
DESCRIPTION
High machinability and weldability, high stiffness.
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Brass
NAME
Brass
DESCRIPTION
Low friction, excellent electrical conductivity, golden appearance.
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CNC Machining Surface Finishes
SANDBLASTING
Sandblasting is the process of cleaning and roughening the surface of the substrate by the impact of high-speed sand flow. Due to the impact and cutting effect of abrasives on the surface of the product, the surface of the product can obtain a certain degree of cleanliness and different roughness.
Applicable Materials:
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel, Brass, Copper
Color:
Natural color of raw material
Texture:
Uniform matte
Function:
Improve the mechanical properties and fatigue resistance of theproduct, and increase the service life of the parts .
CNC Machining
Polishing
Nickel plating
Sandblasting
Electropolishing
Powder coating
Chromate conversion coating
Passivation
Painting
Zinc plating
Anodizing

CNC Machining Applications

Rapid Tooling

The speed and versatility of CNC Machining lets product developers create physical snapshots of their designs through the iterative process.

Rapid Prototyping

The range of materials available, low cost per unit, and speed of production makes CNC a great option for prototyping.

End-Use Production

High-quality finish, vast material options and precise tolerances have made CNC a favorable technology for end-use parts.

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FAQ's
What tolerance standards do you guarantee?
We guarantee that we will follow DIN-2678-1 standards for all CNC machined parts. Parts machined with metal will follow DIN-2678-1-f (fine). Parts machined with plastics will follow DIN-2678-m (medium). Geometric tolerances down to ± 0004 in. (0.01 mm) are possible but must be clearly indicated in technical drawings. We can achieve tighter tolerances on shafts with up to H7 fits with manual quoting and on occasion tighter.
Design guidelines for CNC Machining
TIPS & TRICKS
Radius internal corners
Loosen tolerances where possible, Keep all features
perpendicular to 6 sides
Reduce the number of setups
Keep it simple.
TOLERANCES
Tolerances according to ISO 2768-1. The tightest tolerances as standard are +/- 0.05mm for metals or +/- 0.2mm for plastics, otherwise discussed per project.
TOLERANCES
THREADS
HLH can accommodate and cut metric threads, imperial UNC and UNF, pipe threads among others. All threads should be clearly marked on your 2D drawings. Thread length of 3x the hole diameter is recommended.
THREADS
HOLES
All holes < 20mm diameter should accommodate standard drill bit sizes, metric if possible. Depth of the hole should be ≤ 10x diameter.
HOLES
TEXT & LOGOS
Engraved text is better than embossed because less material is removed. Text ≥ 5mm high and ≥ 0.8mmdeep with ≥ 0.5mm clearance between letters.
TEXT & LOGOS
WALLS
Thin walls risk warping and affecting the accuracy of the part. HLH recommends:
WALLS
CAVITIES & POCKETS
Will always have an internal radius.
CAVITIES & POCKETS