Precision Machined Parts

Trace-A-Matic is a world-class precision CNC (computer numerically controlled) machine shop producing high-quality prototypes and high volume production runs from a wide variety of materials. Our state-of-the-art CNC machining services deliver complex parts at the most cost-effective means. We serve the aerospace, defense, food processing, forging, foundry, heavy equipment, medical equipment, military, mining, oil and gas, power generation, space, and transportation markets.

Working Material

• Metal Types: 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
• Material Types: Create parts from castings, forgings, fabricated weldments, billets, bar stock, sheet metal, and plate

Engineering, CAD Model, and CAM Programming

• Part Design
• 3D CAD (computer-aided design) Modeling: SolidWorks platform (ability to import from other CAD packages)
• CNC CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) Programming and Virtual Machining: ESPRIT CAM and FeatureCAM software - Powerful software optimizing tool paths while setting cutting tools to maximum depth to remove material without deflection.
• CNC Simulation and G-Code Verification: VERICUT platform - Simulates CNC machining to detect errors, potential collisions, and programming inefficiency.
• Reverse Engineering and Machining Process
• 3D Printing Rapid Prototyping: Polyjet and FFF technology

5-Axis Machining

• Part Size Maximum: 27.5” x 120”
• Part Weight Maximum: 4,000 lbs
• Part Types: Impellers, turbines, eccentric axis, multifaceted, irregular, complex shapes, convex and concave parts
• Machining Processes: Boring, broaching, counterboring, countersinking, cutting, drilling, facing, gear hobbing, internal forming, knurling, milling, parting, pocketing, profiling, reaming, spline, tapping, threading (external, internal), turning (contour, form, taper, straight), and thread milling
• Machine Brands: DMG Mori and Mazak
• Machine Types: mill/turn one chuck, mill/turn two chucks, horizontal 5-axis trunnion mill with 18 pallet pool

Horizontal CNC Milling | Boring Bar

• Part Size Maximum: 118” x 108” x 90”
• Part Weight Maximum: 10,000 lbs
• Part Types: Housings, pump bodies, rotors, blocks, industrial machined components, and other precise shape parts
• Machining Processes: Boring, counterboring, countersinking, drilling, facing, pocketing, profiling, reaming, and tapping
• Machine Brands: Doosan, Haas, HNK, Hyundai Wia, Kuraki, Mazak, OKK, Okuma, SNK, and Toyoda machine centers
• Machine Types: full contour, full index, 1-degree index, c-axis 1-degree index, boring bar, multi-pallet

Vertical CNC Milling

• Part Size Maximum: 240” x 120” x 70”
• Part Weight Maximum: 10,000 lbs
• Part Types: Heavy-duty axle housings, valve bodies, large connecting rods, enclosures, plates, a wide range of industrial components, and other precise shape parts
• Machining Processes: Boring, counterboring, countersinking, drilling, facing, pocketing, profiling, reaming, and tapping
• Machine Brands: Doosan, Fadal, Haas, Hyundai-Kia, Makino, Mighty, OKK, Okuma, Smart, SNK, and Supermax milling machines
• Machine Types: right angle head, 8,000 RPM, 10,000 RPM, 12,000 RPM, 13,000 RPM, full contour, 5-axis rotary table, 5-axis trunnion table, 5-axis milling, vertical knee mills

Horizontal CNC Turning

• Part Size Maximum: 22” swing over carriage | 35” swing over ways (flatbed) by 160” between centers
• Part Weight Maximum: 10,000 lbs
• Part Types: Cylinders, spindles, shafts, axles, specialty pressure vessels, downhole drilling components, rollers, and other cylindrical parts
• Machining Processes: Boring, cutting, drilling, facing, internal forming, knurling, necking, parting, shoulder facing, threading (external, internal), and turning (contour, form, taper, straight)
• Machine Brands: DMG Mori, Mazak, Mori Seiki, Samsung, Smart, and Weiler CNC machines
• Machine Types: slant, turn-mill, flatbed, 5-axis, y-axis, live tooling, spindle bore

Vertical CNC Turning

• Part Size Maximum: 118” diameter and 78” tall CNC turned product
• Part Weight Maximum: 10,000 lbs
• Part Types: Cylinders, spindles, shafts, axles, specialty pressure vessels, downhole drilling components, rollers, and other cylindrical parts
• Machining Processes: Boring, cutting, drilling, facing, internal forming, knurling, necking, parting, shoulder facing, threading (external, internal), and turning (contour, form, taper, straight)
• Machine Brands: Doosan, Dynamic KTM, HNK, Hyundai Wia, New Century, Okuma & Howa, Samsung, and Twin Merit turning machines
• Machine Types: three-jaw power chuck, four-jaw power chuck, live tooling, c-axis, live spindle, four-jaw manual, Bullard style, pentagon turret

Special Processes

• Thermal Processes: heat treating, induction hardening, flame hardening, nitride, and cryogenic stress relieving
• Coatings (CT): chrome plating, anodize, hard coat anodize, tiodize, phosphating, painting, etc.
• EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining): wire and sinker
• Deep Hole Processing: gun drilling and honing
• Gear Cutting and Grinding: helical and spline
• Surface Finish: superfinishing, micromachining, and micro finishing
• Machined Part Balancing
• Porosity Impregnation: castings
• Welding (WLD): traditional and friction
• Testing: non-destructive, pressure testing, millipore, and fatigue

Trace-A-Matic manages a network of Nadcap (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) Accredited partners known in their related fields as experts.

CNC Inspection

• Part Size Maximum: 79” x 130” x 59” and Romer arm reach 157.5”
• Part Weight Maximum: 14,300 lbs
• Machine Brands: Hexagon, ROMER, Mitutoyo, Starrett, and various others
• Machine Types: bridge CMM (coordinate measuring machine), Romer arm (portable coordinate measuring machine)