CNC Machined Components for Automation Machinery
These are CNC machined components for industrial equipment and automation machinery: base plates, linear rail mounts, motor brackets, shafts, pulleys and housings. They are milled and turned in aluminum, steel, stainless steel and brass to the machine builder's drawings. The service is aimed at automation integrators and OEM equipment makers who need accurate, repeatable parts in small and medium batches.
- Material
- Aluminum
- Tolerance
- to ±0.005 mm
- MOQ
- 1 piece
- Prototype lead time
- 3–7 days
- Flat rail mounting faces for linear guides
- Reamed dowel holes to standard fits
- Low-inertia aluminum moving parts
- Parts labeled by assembly position on request
Item ref. 1601982337127 ·
| Process | CNC milling, turning, reaming, keyway cutting |
|---|---|
| Materials | Aluminum 6061-T6, steel 1045/4140, stainless steel 304, brass |
| Surface Finish | Clear/black anodizing, black oxide, nickel plating, painting |
| Tolerance | ±0.05 mm standard; down to ±0.005 mm on critical features |
| MOQ | 1 piece; prototypes through mid-volume runs |
| Drawing Formats | STEP, IGES, X_T, STL, DWG, DXF, PDF |
| Lead Time | Prototypes typically 3–7 working days; production usually 10–20 |
| Inspection | FAI, in-process checks, 100% critical dimensions; CMM |
Manufacturing
How we make this part
Process, material options and inspection for cnc machined components for automation machinery.
Mounting surfaces for linear guides and bearings are finish milled for flatness and parallelism, since errors here show up as binding or noise. Dowel holes are reamed to standard fits so assemblies relocate accurately. Turned parts like shafts and pulleys are made on CNC lathes with keyways added on mills. Long plates are stress relieved or machined in stages.
6061-T6 aluminum is preferred for moving parts and plates where low inertia helps cycle time. Steel 1045 and 4140 suit shafts and highly loaded parts, while stainless 304 is used in washdown or food areas. Clear or black anodizing protects aluminum and reduces reflections near sensors. Steel parts are black oxided, nickel plated or painted.
Flatness, hole positions and fit diameters are measured on first articles and inspected on critical features before shipment. Parts can be labeled by assembly position for faster installation. Typical uses include pick-and-place frames, conveyor brackets, servo motor mounts, gripper plates, sensor holders, cable chain brackets and machine guard frames for packaging, assembly and testing equipment.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What flatness do linear rail mounting surfaces need?
Rail makers commonly specify mounting surface flatness and parallelism in the range of about 0.01–0.03 mm over the rail length, depending on rail size and preload. Please include their recommendation on the drawing. We finish these surfaces in a single setup and verify flatness before shipment.
Can you machine all parts for one automation cell together?
Yes. Many customers send a full bill of materials for a machine. We quote each part, machine them as a kit, and pack them by sub-assembly with labels. This simplifies receiving and assembly and keeps related parts from different batches matched.
How do I get a quote for cnc machined components for automation machinery?
Send a 3D model (STEP or IGES) and a 2D drawing with tolerances, material, finish and quantity through the quote form or by email. An engineer replies within 24 hours on business days with price, lead time and any DFM suggestions.
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Attach drawings or send several parts at once from the full quote form.
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