CNC & Manual Milling

As part of our complete manufacturing solutions, at Elmi Machine & Tool Co. we offer both CNC and manual milling as a standard service. Capable of producing very detailed and accurate parts, we have an arsenal of horizontal milling machines as well as a vertical 4-axis mill. With equipment that features live tooling, powerful electric and pneumatic drive motors, variable spindle speeds, and power-operated table feeds, we have the capacity to handle large-scale production runs. We also offer competitive pricing and fast turnover for prototyping and short-run work.

We use CAD/CAM software packages to optimize cutting parameters for maximum milling and finishing cycle effectiveness. With our extensive library of high hardness cutting tools for profiling, drilling, tapping, countersinking, and boring, our highly skilled staff can choose the best options for optimal feeds, speeds, stock removal, detail work, and finishing. We have in-depth experience working with all types of metals, including difficult to machine alloys such as Hastelloy and others with high chrome or nickel content. Our capabilities also include machining plastics and other non-metals, including graphite, ceramic, fiberglass, and others.

We mill tiny parts with dimensions as small as 0.10” square or those measuring as large as 8.0’ in length x 20.0” in width x 18.0” in height. With our precision milling capabilities, we obtain tolerances as close as ±.0002”. As a lean manufacturing company, our processes are geared for efficiency as well as optimal quality and part-to-part consistency. We inspect all milled parts to ensure they meet the specified quality criteria.

As a 3rd generation company with a history that dates back more than 50 years, we understand the value of providing exceptional customer service. We work hard every day to ensure all deadlines are met and parts ship on time. To learn more about our CNC and manual milling services or to request a quote, contact us directly.

CNC & Manual Milling Highlights

Horizontal Milling Processes

Profiling
Drilling tapping
Counter sinking
Boring

Materials (Metals)

Alloy Steels
Aluminum
Beryllium
Brass
Bronze Alloys
Carbide
Carbon Steel
Cobalt
Copper
Iron
Lead
Magnesium
Molybdenum
Nickel
Palladium
Stainless Steel
Tin
Titanium
Tungsten
Zinc

Materials (Exotic & Precious Metals)

Gold
Inconel
Invar
Iridium
Kovars
Molybdenum
Monel
Niobium
Palladium
Platinum
Silver
Superalloys
Tantalum

Materials (Plastic Polymers)

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
Acetal
Acrylic
Fiberglass Reinforced Plastics
Nylon
Phenolic
Polyamide-Imide
Polycarbonate
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
Polyetherimide
Polyethylene
Polyphenylene Sulfide
Polypropylene
Polystyrene
Polysulphone
PTFE (PolyTetraFluoroEthylene)
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride)
Teflon

Materials (Other Materials)

Ceramic
Composite Materials
Fiberglass
Glass
Granite
Graphite
Polyester
Quartz
Sapphire
Wood

Type of  Milling Machines

3 axis vertical 4th axis capable

Cutters

Flat end mill
Ball end mill
Chamfer mill
Face mill
Twist mill
Reamer
Tap
Drill mill’
Boring Heads
Coolant Through Drills

Cutting Tools

High-speed steel (HSS)
Carbide
Carbon Steel
Cobalt High-Speed Steel

Vise

Plain
Swivel-type
Double Vise
Quick Change

Equipment Capabilities

Live Tooling
Electric/pneumatic drive motors
Coolant systems
Variable spindle speeds
Power-operated table feeds
Vacuum Fixturing

Tolerances

±.00002”

Length

.1” to 8’

Width

.1” to 20”

Maximum Part Weight/Maximum Lifting Capacity

50 Lbs. (Heavier depending on shape of stock)

Production Volume

Prototype
Low Volume
High Volume
Blanket Orders

Lead Times

Low Volume
High Volume
Blanket Orders
2 to 3 weeks standard
Quoted on job by job basis
Emergency services available
Rush Services Available

Certifications

Lean Manufacturing
Kaizen / 6S

Additional Information

Industry Standards

Reach Compliant

File Formats

Gibbs CAM