Capabilities
At Fabricon, we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive range of machining capabilities to meet the diverse needs of our clients across various industries. Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with cutting-edge machinery and staffed by highly skilled technicians, ensuring precision, quality, and efficiency in every project we undertake. Whether you require high-volume production or custom, one-time solutions, our diverse capabilities guarantee that we can meet your exact specifications.
Lathes
Our lathe department is the foundation of our turning operations, equipped with state-of-the-art CNC and traditional lathes. This combination allows us to successfully complete a diverse range of turning projects with maximum accuracy and productivity. Our lathe capabilities include:
- Precision turning of complex geometries: We can produce intricate parts with tight tolerances, ensuring dimensional accuracy and superior surface finishes.
- Threading and grooving: Our expertise extends to creating various thread forms and precise grooves, meeting even the most demanding specifications.
- Hard turning of heat-treated materials: We specialize in machining hardened steels and other challenging materials, offering a cost-effective alternative to grinding.
- Large diameter turning: With capacity for parts up to 26 inches in diameter, we can accommodate a wide range of component sizes.
- Multi-axis turning: Our advanced CNC lathes with live tooling capabilities allow complex, multi-operation parts to be produced in a single setup, reducing lead times and improving accuracy.
Machining Centers
Our machining centers are essential to our milling and drilling. These versatile machines enable us to produce complex parts with high precision and efficiency. Key capabilities of our machining centers include:
- 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC machining: We can handle everything from simple 3-axis work to complex 5-axis simultaneous machining, allowing for the production of intricate geometries and contours.
- High-speed machining: Our advanced spindle technology and cutting strategies significantly reduce cycle times without compromising quality.
- Precision contouring and surface finishing: We achieve exceptional surface finishes and tight tolerances, minimizing the need for secondary operations.
- Large capacity machining: We can handle parts up to 120 inches in length and can accommodate large-scale components for various industries.
- Palletized systems: Our automated pallet changers enable continuous operation, enhancing productivity and reducing lead times.
Manual Machining
While we embrace cutting-edge technology, we also recognize the value of traditional craftsmanship. Our manual machining capabilities offer flexibility and specialized solutions for unique projects. Our manual machining services include:
- Custom tooling and fixturing: We design and fabricate specialized tools and fixtures to support complex machining operations and improve efficiency.
- Prototype development: Our skilled machinists can quickly produce prototype parts, allowing for rapid iteration and design refinement.
- Repair and modification of existing parts: We offer expert services to repair, modify, or reverse engineer components, extending the life of valuable equipment.
- One-off component manufacturing: Our manual machining capabilities provide a cost-effective solution without the need for complex programming for low-volume or unique parts.
- Specialized operations: Some projects benefit from the touch of an experienced machinist, and our team excels in handling these unique challenges.
At Fabricon, we combine cutting-edge technology with time-honored craftsmanship to deliver exceptional results across all our machining capabilities. Our commitment to quality, precision, and customer satisfaction drives us to invest continuously in our equipment and people. Whether you need high-volume production runs, complex prototypes, or custom machining solutions, Fabricon has the capabilities and expertise to bring your projects to life with uncompromising quality and efficiency.
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