Medical Devices
Small precision parts, fluid pieces, and laboratory hardware.
CNC Machining
Micro Machining Service
For small parts, tiny bores, narrow grooves, thin walls, and precision features where tooling, fixturing, and inspection matter just as much as cutting.
Recommended inputs: 3D CAD, 2D drawings, critical dimensions, tolerances
Precision Review
Small parts, tight features, critical dimensions
- Typical Features
- Micro holes, thin walls, narrow slots
- Materials
- Aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, PEEK
- Main Risks
- Fixturing, tool access, burrs, distortion
Overview
Built for tiny features and critical dimensions
Micro machining depends heavily on workholding, tool selection, heat control, and inspection. At quote time we review the smallest tool diameter, aspect ratio, tolerance stack-up, and fixturing needs.
Tiny Features
Micro holes, narrow slots, sharp corners, and thin walls.
Critical Tolerances
Focus on the dimensions that drive fit, function, and assembly.
Engineering Review
We identify chip clearance, fixturing, burr control, and tool access early.
Short Runs
Good for samples, pilots, lab hardware, and precision components.
Capabilities
Micro CNC capabilities
| Capability | Description | What to share in your RFQ |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Milling | Tiny pockets, narrow grooves, and fine surface features | Smallest radius, slot width, depth, and finish requirement |
| Micro Drilling | Small bores, arrays, fluid holes, and alignment holes | Hole diameter, depth ratio, location tolerance, through or blind |
| Precision Turning | Small shafts, sleeves, connector bodies, and round features | Diameter, concentricity, runout, and batch size |
| Secondary Operations | Tapping, chamfering, deburring, and local polishing | Thread type, edge condition, and cosmetic requirement |
Materials
Common materials
Material selection has a big effect on burrs, tool wear, distortion, and final surface finish. If the part is critical, share the intended application and key dimensions.
Aluminum 6061Aluminum 7075Stainless Steel 304Stainless Steel 316BrassCopperTitaniumTool SteelPEEKDelrin / POMPTFEPolycarbonate
Applications
Where micro machining is used
Electronics
Connectors, thermal parts, probe fixtures, and alignment hardware.
Aerospace
Lightweight brackets, sensor bodies, and precision connectors.
Robotics
Miniature mechanisms, end-effectors, and motion subassemblies.
Inspection
Inspection and quality control
Inspection for tiny parts can be just as difficult as machining. Mark your key dimensions, functional faces, and reference datums so we can choose the right inspection method.
First article review and key dimension recording
Optical or microscope-based inspection for tiny features
Burr, edge, and cosmetic condition checks
Dimension reports and material docs when required
Design Notes
What helps the quote and build
Keep non-critical tolerances flexible
Reserve the strictest tolerances for only the dimensions that truly drive function.
Avoid extreme depth-to-width ratios
Deep narrow features increase tool deflection and breakage risk.
Provide clear datums
Good datums reduce setup ambiguity and help with inspection planning.
Note burr expectations
Edge condition matters in tiny parts and can affect both fit and appearance.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 2D drawing?
It helps a lot. The 3D model defines geometry, while the drawing can define critical tolerances, datums, and finish requirements.
What increases machining difficulty the most?
Very small holes, deep narrow grooves, thin walls, hard materials, and strict tolerance requirements all add cost and risk.
Can you quote a sample quantity?
Yes. Small sample quantities are often the best way to validate geometry before moving into a larger run.
Start RFQ
Ready to submit a micro machining file?
Upload your CAD model and drawings so we can review manufacturability, inspection needs, and lead time.