Machining
Process Description Part shape is obtained by removing material through turning for round shapes, or milling for flat shapes. Turning is performed on horizontal lathes or screw machines. Milling is performed on vertical machining centers. Advantages Excellent dimensional control and design flexibility Low cost tooling and fixtures No draft angle requirements Manufacturer: General Plug & Mfg Company		Market Niche Volume Low to high (1 to 1,000,000+) Materials Aluminum, brass, copper, stainless steel and steel Applications Anywhere tight tolerances are needed. Undercuts, grooves, & thin wall sections, are good candidates for machining from scratch, or from a near net shape "blank" Finishing Option(s) Heat treat, plating, polishing, & painting Secondary Operations Tumbling, de-burring, & tapping

Primary Machining
Acme         Multiple Spindle Machines up to 2-5/8" diameter
Davenport Multiple Spindle Machines up to 3/4" diameter
Hydromat  Multiple Station machines Diameters up to 8"
Swiss:       Diameters up to 3/4"

Secondary Machining
Secondary operations to provided castings & stampings
CNC turning
CNC milling