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We machined 200 aluminum 6061-T6 heat-dissipating electronic housings for a South Korean consumer electronics OEM. Parts measured 120mm x 85mm x 22mm, with tolerances held to ±0.01mm on critical bore fits. Using 5-axis CNC milling on a DMG Mori DMU 50, we delivered all 200 parts in 9 working days with a 99.5% first-pass inspection ... Read more

TL;DR We machined 120 titanium Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) surgical implant housings for a European medical device client. Parts required ±0.01mm tolerances, Ra 0.4 µm surface finish, and a 14-day lead time. We solved a thin-wall deformation issue on the second attempt and delivered a 99.2% first-article pass rate — on time. Introduction A European orthopedic ... Read more

CNC machining is the most reliable method for producing tight-tolerance titanium aerospace parts. Titanium alloys like Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) can be machined to tolerances of ±0.01mm using 5-axis CNC milling with proper tooling and coolant strategies. This guide covers material grades, machining parameters, design rules, cost factors, and how to choose the right supplier. Why ... Read more

We used full simultaneous 5-axis CNC machining on a European aerospace OEM's titanium turbine support bracket. The part was Ti-6Al-4V, 187mm x 94mm x 62mm, with a ±0.01mm critical bore tolerance. We delivered 50 validated parts in 14 days, achieving a 98% first-pass inspection rate and zero field failures in post-delivery functional testing. Introduction An ... Read more

A European automotive supplier needed 150 aluminum sensor housings with wall thicknesses of 1.2mm and bore tolerances of ±0.01mm. We machined them from Aluminum 6061-T6 using 5-axis CNC milling on a DMG Mori DMU 65 monoBLOCK. Final inspection showed a 99.3% first-pass yield. Parts shipped in 12 working days, 2 days ahead of schedule. Introduction ... Read more

CNC machining is the most reliable method for producing plastic functional prototypes with tight tolerances (±0.01 mm to ±0.05 mm), real engineering-grade material properties, and fast turnaround (3 to 7 days). It works best for 1 to 100 units where design validation, fit testing, or functional performance testing is required before committing to production tooling. ... Read more

We machined 75 units of a precision aluminum 6061-T6 sensor housing for a European automotive client using 5-axis CNC milling on a DMG Mori DMU 50. Parts measured 148mm x 62mm x 38mm with a tolerance of ±0.02mm. We delivered all 75 units in 12 business days with a 98.7% first-pass yield. This case study ... Read more

GD Prototyping machines custom stainless steel shafts to tolerances as tight as ±0.01mm with surface finishes down to Ra 0.4 μm. We work with 303, 304, 316L, and 17-4 PH grades, serve industries from automotive to medical, and deliver in as fast as 7 working days. Get a quote within 12 hours. What Is a ... Read more

Project Summary A European fluid control OEM needed 75 units of a precision aluminum hydraulic manifold for pre-series validation. GD Prototyping machined the parts from Aluminum 6061-T6 using full 5-axis milling on a DMG Mori NHX 5000, holding tolerances of ±0.02 mm on 14 intersecting port channels. All 75 units passed First Article Inspection. Parts ... Read more

A German industrial automation client needed 200 PEEK housings with ±0.03mm tolerance, 0.8 Ra surface finish, and a 12-day lead time. Our CNC machining service for plastic parts produced all 200 units using 5-axis milling on a DMG Mori DMU 50, achieving a 99.5% first-pass inspection rate and on-time delivery. Zero parts were rejected at ... Read more

We machined 500 brass C360 valve body components for a European fluid control OEM using 5-axis CNC turning and milling on a DMG Mori NLX 2500. Parts measured 38mm x 22mm with ±0.02mm tolerances and Ra 0.8 µm finish. We delivered 100% of parts in 12 days with a 99.4% first-pass inspection rate. Introduction A ... Read more

A European industrial equipment OEM needed 150 stainless steel 316L fluid control brackets machined to ±0.02mm tolerance with Ra 0.8 µm surface finish in 12 days. We used 5-axis CNC milling on a DMG Mori DMU 50 with TiAlN-coated carbide tooling. All 150 parts passed CMM inspection. On-time delivery: 100%. Introduction The client sent us ... Read more