CNC Routing, Milling & Machining
The Latest in CNC Routing, Milling & Machining Technology
CNC ROUTING – 3 & 4-Axis
AST has many years of expertise in routing non-ferrous materials. There are times when CNC routing is not only the most efficient but is also the most cost-effective process.
Whether we are cutting Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Phenolics, Plastics, Laminates, or other types of soft material our 3-Axis Routing table can handle the job more efficiently than a Waterjet or Laser. When using a CNC Router, you can control depth which is impossible to do with a Waterjet or Laser. This comes in handy when producing parts that require grooves or steps in the material.

AST Manufacturing advanced its CNC routing & machining capabilities with the 2021 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 large bed size will handle large castings, plates, 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”
CNC ROUTING – 3 & 4-Axis
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:
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)
CNC Routing, 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
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AST Manufacturing now offers delivery throughout the DFW area, Waco, Austin, Mineral Wells, and Houston.
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In addition, AST also offers Assembly Services to complete your product. We also offer complete CAD/CAM Programming Services for putting your project into production.
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