Cad/Cam

No matter how your design is communicated, whether it is prototype concept on a napkin or a Catia model, we can take it and generate 3D computer model of your part, then convert it into state of the art tooling for volume (or prototype) production.

CAD Translators - If your design is already modeled in 3D, we have direct translators for Catia, Unigraphics, Pro-E, Parasolids, CadKey, and others, as well as extensive experience using IGES translations to get your geometry into a format from which we can generate the tooling.  We can also accept 2D cad data and geometry such as "DXF" files from AutoCad.

Computers - We have 2 CAD/CAM seats (each is a Dual processor 1800 mhz machine with 2-3 gigs of RAM!), 2 other machines for dedicated CAM activities and archive management, and 6 DNC PCs for communications with the actual CNC machining centers that cut the tooling, all connected by a high speed network.   We utilize a variety of software each with its unique strengths to optimize the path to the completed product.

Internet Access - Our internet link is a high speed (500kbps) connection so that information (cad files, drawings, written communications, and part pictures captured from our cad systems) can be quickly communicated both ways to accelerate the development process. 

CNCs and Traditional Equipment

We have 6 Fadal CNC vertical machining centers (3 6030s and 3 4020s) and a well equipped traditional pattern shop (mills, lathes, disk grinders, a 4 head duplicator, etc) to speed your design to production.

3 Fadal 6030 Vertical Machining Centers (CNCs)

2 of our 3  Fadal 4020 CNCs

In-House Foundry

We have a complete foundry and do all our own molding for iron, aluminum, and brass.  We pour our own aluminum and brass, and have our molds for iron castings poured and annealed by a local foundry, usually to be used as a custom blank for patterns and core boxes.

A mold being prepared for an iron pattern