Successful manufacturing always starts with finding the proper supplier for your project, because no shop can be everything to everyone. At C&G Machine, we specialize in complex precision machining to create high-impact parts. Our focus is on challenging projects that demand expertise.
This specialization is more than a business strategy. As domestic production of high-performance components increases, we truly believe that our country needs more CNC machine shops to reliably deliver complex components. That’s why we’ve structured our Colorado machine shop around these projects.
Success Through Start-to-End Manufacturing Solutions
Many of the parts we manufacture are unforgiving, and a poor approach will lead to costly failures and higher prices. That’s why we start projects by aligning with you on your application, design, and priorities.
When possible, we encourage customers to discuss their broader objectives. Understanding your part’s application allows us to help you optimize your design and our manufacturing approach, in many cases leading to significant cost savings.
For example, in one recent project, a customer sent us an RFQ for several titanium parts. By discussing the part’s function during our engineering consultation services, we helped them understand that only certain areas would benefit from titanium’s unique properties. The other sections could be manufactured with more cost-effective materials. That insight saved the customer thousands of dollars in machining costs and reduced their production time significantly.
Engineering-Driven Process Planning
Our planning process starts long before any initial machining. We begin by understanding how the stress and heat of our precision machining could affect a part. Every project demands a tailored approach.
Thermal management represents one of the most technical aspects of our machining approach. To prevent any temperature variations that undermine tolerances, we partner with engineering consultants who use computational modeling software to analyze projects. These models allow us to optimize coolant flow, select appropriate tooling, and design effective custom fixturing solutions before production begins.
Continuous Investment for the Highest Quality
Efficient, effective machining requires the right equipment, and we continually invest in our complex precision machining services to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our recent additions include a Haas VF-2SSYT CNC mill and a Smart Machine Tool NL 2000 ASY lathe, featuring Y-axis live tooling, dual spindles, and an 8-foot bar feeder from Edge. This setup enables us to offer lights-out machining to maximize efficiency on customer projects.
Equipment is only part of the equation. We maintain close relationships with our tool representatives, working with them to optimize speeds, feeds, and cutting parameters. The goal is always maximum efficiency without ever compromising accuracy.
Certifications and Compliance to Meet Critical Standards
Many of our projects are for defense and aerospace customers with strict security, quality, and documentation requirements. Our organization is structured to meet these standards.
We maintain CMMC Level 1 certification and are moving toward Level 2, ensuring we have the security compliance your projects need. Our documentation and traceability systems are aligned with industry protocols.
Let Us Take On Your Next Challenge
Even with the right equipment and certifications, nothing can replace the value of experienced machinists. Our excellent team understands how to adjust and fine-tune processes to ensure your project is as efficient as possible.
Do you have a project that requires complex precision machining? Contact us or request a quote today!