Finishing & Post-Processing
Finishing and post-processing for CNC machined parts are straightforward. Upload your CAD files to our cloud platform, then choose the surface treatment or post-processing options you need. Once you approve production, we will implement your choices as part of your order.
What is CNC Machining Finishing and Post-Processing
Crafted with automated precision and efficiency, CNC machined parts offer the flexibility for additional customization through various finishing and post-processing options. Collaborate with our skilled engineers to choose the optimal finishing solution for your CNC machining project, ranging from powder coating, bead blasting, painting, to intricate surface detailing.
Finishing and Post-Processing Options
Additional Plating
Enhance the durability and appearance of your CNC machined parts through additional plating options.
Anodizing
Achieve corrosion resistance and aesthetic finishes with our anodizing process for CNC machined components.
Basic Assembly
Simplify your workflow by opting for basic assembly services, streamlining the final product integration.
Chromate Plating
Add a protective layer to your CNC machined parts, preventing corrosion and ensuring longevity.
Cleaning
Ensure the cleanliness and quality of your CNC machined parts through our professional cleaning services.
Electroless Nickel Plating
Improve wear resistance and corrosion protection with electroless nickel plating for CNC machined components.
Part Marking
Enhance traceability and identification by incorporating part marking into your CNC machining project.
Passivate
Increase the corrosion resistance of your CNC machined parts through our passivation process.
Powder Coating
Achieve a durable and aesthetically pleasing finish by selecting powder coating for your CNC machined components.
Press Fit and Hardware
Streamline the assembly process by incorporating press fit and hardware options into your CNC machining project.
Silk Screening
Add detailed and customized markings to your CNC machined parts through our silk screening services.
Design Considerations
Maximum Part Size
| 3-axis Milling | 36 x 24 x 13 (inch) | 914.4 x 609.6 x 330.2 (mm) |
| 5-axis Milling | 16 x 16 x 16 (inch) | 406.4 x 406.4 x 406.4 (mm)* |
| Turning | 10 x 18 (inch) | 254 x 457.2 (mm) |
* Raw block weight limit up to 75 lbs.
Minimum Part Size
| 3-axis Milling | 0.1 x 0.2 x 0.2 (inch) | 2.54 x 5.08 x 5.08 (mm) |
| 5-axis Milling | 0.1 x 0.2 x 0.2 (inch) | 2.54 x 5.08 x 5 (mm)* |
| Turning | Ø 0.093 (inch) | Ø 2.36 |
| Feature | 0.0156 (inch) | 0.396 (mm) |
| Wall Thickness | 0.040 (inch) | 1.016 (mm)** |
* Minimum material thickness for plastic and steels: 0.125 in.
** Material and geometry dependent
Capabilities
| Linear tolerances | +/- 0.002 (inch) |
| Reamed holes | +/-0.0005 (inch) |
| Surface roughness | 63 (µ inch) |
| For parts under 1/10-inch thick | Flatness = 0.005 (inch) |
| For materials smaller than 6 x 12 inch | Parallelism = 0.010 (inch) |
| True position (two-plane and three-plane) | 0.015 (inch) |
| Profile of a surface | 0.015 (inch) |
Geometry Limitations
| Knife-edge features. |
| Parts drafted on both internal and external walls. |
| 5-axis parts with cavity depth exceeding 6 inches. |
Finishing & Post-Processing Materials
Metals
- ABS
- Acetal
- CPVC
- Delrin
- Delrin AF PTFE
- HDPE
- Nylon
- PEEK
- PEI (Ultem)
- PET
- PVC
- PTFE
- Polycarbonate
- UHMW