Complete CNC Machining Services

From 3D Model Design to Precision Machined Component

Trace-A-Matic is a full-service CNC machine shop producing high-quality prototypes, precision metal components in high volumes, and mission-critical parts for leading OEMs across many industry sectors. Trace’s innovative team will guide you through all aspects of the machining process from start to finish. Our comprehensive CNC machining services include engineering, part design, 3D printing, state-of-the-art 5-axis machining, CNC milling, and turning services, CMM inspection, and a multitude of managed special processes.

CNC Engineering

The Trace-A-Matic engineering team is ready to guide you through your most challenging CNC machined part design obstacles. They are experts at designing for manufacturability, precision machining of exotic metals, and developing turn-key engineering solutions for prototype and production parts. We have enormous machining capacity with over 150 multi-axis mills and turning centers. With complete understanding and control, we fully leverage the capability of each machining center in the manufacturing process. Our engineering services include:

  • 3D CAD Modeling
  • CNC CAM Programming
  • Virtual Machining
  • Reverse Engineering
  • 3D Printing Rapid Prototyping

Learn more about our engineering services, part design optimizing to reduce machining cost, and preparing for successful part manufacturing.

Multi-Axis and 5-Axis Machining

Trace-A-Matic conquers complex part manufacturing with state-of-the-art 5-axis CNC machining, backed by decades of experience and unmatched creativity. The 5-axis platform cuts part geometry and complex shapes unachievable by other machining methods. This enhanced machining capability increases accuracy by combining several standalone operations, significantly reducing part handling and multiple clamping phases during the process. The spindle head operates in closer proximity to the workpiece, allowing shorter cutting tools with less vibration and deflection, higher cutting speeds, tighter tool moves, and improved surface finishing capability.

Cost savings is another huge benefit of 5-axis technology. Consolidating 3-axis machining and other linear axes operations into a single set-up increases production throughput while reducing cycle time, costly work fixtures, and overall waste. It provides a more efficient and economical solution with faster lead time and production turnaround with outstanding quality. Learn more about our multi-axis and 5-axis machining service.

CNC Milling | Vertical and Horizontal

We tackle demanding machining challenges with a wide variety of 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC high precision machines to cut the most hard-to-reach features of complex part geometry. Vertical mills equipped with right-angle head and rotary index table capability transform complex manufacturing processes into a single set-up operation providing faster turnarounds and reduced cost of CNC machined parts. Trace-A-Matic is committed to the continual investment in innovative technology, state-of-the-art equipment, highly experienced machinists, and ongoing industry training. This multi-disciplinary approach enables us to consistently and successfully meet or exceed your machining expectations. Learn more about our precision milling, vertical CNC milling, and horizontal CNC machining services.

CNC Turning | Vertical and Horizontal

Trace-A-Matic has a wide variety of precision CNC turning centers to machine high-quality prototypes, and high-volume production runs. Our state-of-the-art CNC lathes armed with multiple cutting tools at the ready, and our multi-machine cell approach, increase machining speed, efficiency, and productivity while ensuring accuracy. We are a customer service driven machine shop with turning services that will meet or exceed your machining tolerance and quality requirements. Learn more about our vertical CNC lathe and horizontal CNC turning services.

Fabrication

Trace-A-Matic is a fabricator of high precision medium to large parts, weldments, and mechanical assemblies. We offer a competitive advantage to a wide range of industries with state-of-the-art metal fabrication, vast welding experience, precision CNC machining, complete assembly services, on-time delivery, and unmatched customer service. Our fabrication capabilities and inspection services meet or exceed the requirements of the most demanding fabrication projects. Learn more about our CNC fabrication services.

Special Processes

A huge benefit to working with us is our seamless integration of special processes from industry-leading manufacturing partners, all managed by Trace-A-Matic. Services include a wide variety of thermal heat treating processes, coatings, corrosion-resistant treatment, wire EDM (electrical discharge machining), deep hole processing, gear cutting and grinding, ultra-fine surface finishes, machined part balancing, porosity impregnation, painting, powder coat, conventional and friction welding. Trace-A-Matic manages a network of Nadcap (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) Accredited partners known in their related fields as experts. Learn more about our managed special processes.

Inspection

Trace-A-Matic uses state-of-the-art, fully automated CMMs (Coordinate Measuring Machines), Romer arms, and powerful PC-DMIS (Personal Computer - Dimensional Measuring Interface Standard) software. We use these tools to measure and verify critical external and internal part dimensions, complex geometry, overall machine tool output, and other vital features as specified. All of our facilities are climate controlled at 70°F ±2° with relative humidity below 40% to ensure a stable testing and manufacturing environment. We manage and provide inspection on all aspects of your manufacturing process. Learn more about our CNC inspection services.

Exotic Metal Machining

Trace-A-Matic specializes in machining exotic metal parts and assemblies. Years of experience provide expert knowledge of metal characteristics and how material groups react while machining. Tool selection, cutting pass depths, mill/lathe feed and speed, chip control, and high-pressure coolant are critical in controlling heat generation, which can cause part movement and tool deflection during the machining process. This level of skill ensures world-class precision machining that meets or exceeds the most demanding tolerances. Trace-A-Matic machines all standard metals, aluminum, armor plate, brass, bronze, chromium, copper, gammalloy, Hastelloy, Incoloy, Inconel, Invar, manganese, Monel, nickel, Nitralloy, powdered metals, stainless steel, Stellite, titanium, Waspaloy, and many other superalloys. Learn more about our exotic metal machining.

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Contact Trace-A-Matic today about our CNC machining services or request a quote for your next project!