CNC Machining, Milling & Routing Services – 3 & 4-Axis
AST offers CNC Machining and Milling services for a wide range of industries and applications. We utilize the latest in CNC technology to make high precision machined parts. We have a full line of 3 and 4-Axis machining centers equipped with automation to handle both small and large volume runs. Components are produced with standard tolerances of +/-0.001”. Tighter tolerances may be specified but may affect pricing and delivery. Secondary operations such as tapping, marking, and surface treatments are available upon request.
The Latest in CNC Machining Technology
AST has advanced its CNC machining capabilities with the acquisition of the newest machine available from HAAS – the GM-2 Gantry Mill.
The GM-2 is a heavy-duty 4-axis gantry mill, when the rotary indexer is installed, which is designed for serious metal removal and large-part machining, such as airframe components, large plates, and long extrusions. The machine’s rigid steel construction provides a very stable cutting platform.
The GM-2’s bed size will handle large castings, plate, and assemblies. The machine comes equipped with a 30+1 tool capacity to make changing tools easy. The bed size measures:
X Axis: 145”
Y Axis: 87.5”
Z Axis: 22”
The GM-2 can process, Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Bronze, Titanium, and any other material you want to challenge it with.
CNC Milling & Machining Services
- 3-axis Machining
- 4-axis Machining
- Plate Work
- Precision Machining
- Small Batch Production
- Prototype CNC Work
Materials
- Steel
- Aluminum
- Copper
- Brass
- Titanium
- Phenolics
- Wood
- Plastics
Vertical Machining Centers – 4-Axis
CNC Milling – Ferrous Materials: Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Aluminum, Castings
AST’s milling capabilities are cutting edge. Through our advanced machining techniques, we are able to maintain excellent tolerances and create features that many deem impossible. By using high-speed spindles and tightly controlled work envelopes, AST can machine components ranging from the simplest part to the most intricate part on any of the machines in our facility.
- 50” x 26” x 25” Work Envelope
- Tolerances to +/- .00025”
- Hole Diameters to 0.0001”
- Spindle Speeds to 12,000 RPM
CNC Routing – 3 & 4-Axis
AST has many years of expertise in routing non-ferrous materials. There are times that CNC routing is not only the most efficient but is also the most cost-effective process.
Routing Work Envelope and Tolerances
- Non-ferrous materials up to 1.0″ thick
- 96” x 192” maximum panel size
- Tolerances to +/- 0.003″
- High RPM Spindles (24,000 RPM)
AST’s Routing capabilities offer an efficient and precise manufacturing process for the following sheet materials for a wide variety of industries such as oilfield, aerospace, architectural, and automotive:
- Aluminum
- Copper
- Brass
- Phenolics
- Wood
- Plastics