Precision machining is a process that creates small, highly complex, close tolerance products. The process of precision machining shortens lead times for manufacturing, eliminates unnecessary operations, and streamlines complex geometries into a single process. The precision machining process starts by using computer-aided manufacturing (“CAM”) which is the use of software tools that assist engineering and machinists. Following the creation of a computer-aided design (“CAD”), the machining progresses through four stages: roughing, semi-finishing, finishing, and contour milling. During roughing, the raw stock, known as billet, is cut roughly to the shape of the final model. At the semi-finishing stage, the part is cut to a nearer shape of the model. Next, finishing involves a slow pass across the material in very fine steps. Lastly, during the contour milling stage, the work piece is rotated. This produces an excellent surface finish with dimensional accuracy. 

Revstone companies that specialize in this process include:

- Revstone Aarkel

- Revstone Metavation

- Revstone Contech

For more information or to request a quote for your precision machining business, please contact:

- Doug Averill - daverill@revstone.com