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Benefits of CNC Swiss Screw Machining

Posted on September 23, 2024March 6, 2025 by Bruce Erickson

The use of a screw machine or automated lathe to machine small, turned parts for industrial applications has been standard for decades. Made of a hollow spindle and cams, a screw machine removes material from a block of metal to create multiple small parts.

Screw machines are used today to make parts for IT, automotive, and consumer electronics products. Because they are flexible and can handle most types of metals, screw machines have a wide range of uses.

Types of Swiss Screw Machines

There are two main types of Swiss screw machines in use today.

Automatic Swiss screw machines use a disc cam to rotate tools toward the workpiece area, which is held in place with several spindle collets positioned side by side. Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machines use a CNC unit to control the tools, which allows parts to be made to exacting specifications. CNC Swiss screw machines, which are also known as CNC lathes, can work on multiple axes for fast results.

Screw machines, both automatic and CNC driven, can take some time to set up properly, but are cost effective when producing multiple parts. They are typically not an ideal solution for one-off prototyping. However, because of the wide variety of metals they work with, they are a flexible choice when creating parts from different types of metals.

Benefits of the CNC Swiss Machine

CNC machining offers a level of control that may not be possible with an automatic Swiss screw machine. The CNC unit permits the use of tools on multiple axes, allowing more sets of tooling for both turning and milling. Cycle times are reduced and more detailed parts can be created with the use of CNC abilities.

Many operations can be performed in a shorter period of time using a CNC Swiss machine. A CNC Swiss screw machine can rotate a part at up to 10,000 RPM with an accuracy level of 0.0002 to 0.0005 inches. In addition to being more precise, a CNC Swiss lathe reduces waste and gives more flexibility when machining a specific part.

Using Automatic and CNC Swiss Screw Machines

Both automatic and CNC Swiss screw machines cost effectively produce multiple small, turned parts for a variety of industries. Hogge Precision uses numerous Swiss-style turning lathes to create small diameter parts from most types of metal. We can run metal bar stock up to 12 ft. long and 1.25 in. in diameter and meet tolerances as tight as ±.0005 in.

Hogge Precision serves a wide range of industries including defense, energy, medical, power distribution, and other industrial applications. Parts we have successfully manufactured using swiss style screw-machining include brass, aluminum, and stainless steel components for IT and Electrical; brass and stainless steel components for Medical; and aluminum and stainless steel products for the Automotive industries.

We use an ISO registered quality management system to guarantee that our parts exceed your specifications. If you need parts created that are cost effective and delivered quickly, we will meet your requirements. Contact us today for all your swiss and screw machining needs.

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Aluminum Precision-Machined Components

Posted on September 18, 2024March 6, 2025 by Bruce Erickson

Computer numerical control (CNC) machining is a computer-aided manufacturing process used to create a wide range of parts and components for volumes ranging from prototyping through full-scale production. CNC machining is often the preferred method for manufacturing precision parts from aluminum. Aluminum is one of the most commonly used materials for its many favorable physical properties.

Properties of Aluminum Machined Components

Aluminum is generally a soft, durable, nonmagnetic metal with unique thermal and mechanical capabilities. Some of the beneficial properties of this material that make it a great choice for machined components include:

Ductility and malleability. As a highly malleable metal, aluminum is easily machined and relatively easy to shape and drill.
Versatility. There are a myriad of grades of aluminum and aluminum alloys, each designed with specific characteristics to meet differing needs.
Resistances. Aluminum features a variety of excellent resistances to corrosion and most chemicals. When exposed to air, a thin, protective layer of oxidation forms on the surface of the metal, protecting it from further oxidation. Aluminum is also highly resistant to harsh chemicals, including most acids.
Strength-to-weight ratio. Aluminum’s high strength-to-weight ratio makes it an ideal material for transportation applications. Aluminum alloys have the strength and durability needed for critical components, while the metal’s light weight reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
Conductivity. Aluminum has excellent thermal and electrical conductivity properties. Aluminum is commonly used for major power transmission lines and is an excellent material for heat sink applications, such as computers, that require heat to be drained away rapidly. Aluminum is also a good reflector of heat and visible light, making it useful in lighting applications.
Non-toxic. Aluminum is a non-toxic, odorless metal, which makes it popular for use in pharmaceutical and food production.

Common Aluminum Components and Applications

At Hogge Precision, we specialize in precision CNC machining aluminum parts and components for use in an expansive range of industries. Some of the sectors we commonly work with include:

Automotive
Aerospace & Defense
Construction
Energy
Fluid, air, and motion control
Industrial
Manifolds
Pharmaceutical
Power distribution
Transportation

Our aluminum CNC machining capabilities enable us to produce a diverse range of precision machined components and assemblies, including castings, manifolds, die castings, forgings, specialty valves, and transmission and switching components.

With our precision capabilities, the team at Hogge Precision can custom manufacture aluminum CNC parts to meet any unique or complex project requirement. Learn more about our most recent projects and the solutions we created:

Aluminum Machined Parts from Hogge Precision

At Hogge Precision, we specialize in manufacturing standard and custom components from aluminum and many other materials. Alloys include 2011, 2024, 6061, 6262, 7075, as well as lead-free alloys 2033 and 6026. We have a wide range of capabilities, including CNC milling, CNC turning, Swiss machining, and screw machining.

As a full-service supplier, we offer multiple secondary services as well, such as KANBAN inventory management, custom barcode labeling, electroplating, anodizing, dry film lube, paint, heat treating services, and more. Our manufacturing facility is ISO 9001:2015 registered for quality management, ensuring that we produce only the highest quality parts.

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What You Need to Know About Cleaning Precision Machined Parts

Posted on August 14, 2024February 24, 2025 by Bruce Erickson

Manufacturing precision machined parts requires a high-level view of the total machining process, from raw materials to finished, ready-to-ship products. Only then can you refine each step for maximum efficiency. While making the parts are often what most people think of, adequate cleaning can often be just as significant a challenge. The secret to cleaning machined parts quickly and effectively is selecting the right cleaning equipment and process most compatible with the parts’ shape and materials.

Why Cleaning CNC Machined Parts is Important

Cleaning machined parts of dust, chips, swarf, oil, abrasives, and any other contaminants is necessary to ensure effective assembly and longer product lifecycles. Practically every part ejected from a turning or machining center is coated with the residue of aqueous- or oil-based cutting fluids, and some degree of swarf. These residues and particulates can interfere with the next step of assembly, tarnish or corrode the part, and harm customer relationships.

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Considerations for Cleaning Precision Machined Parts

Preparing parts for each stage of manufacturing is best accomplished by selecting the right cleaning equipment, which requires matching the parts’ physical and material properties with an appropriate machine cleaning method, including the chemicals used.

Water-Based or Solvent-Based Chemicals

Cleaning machined parts can be done with water-based or solvent-based solutions, and there are many options specially formulated for different materials. Removing basic particulates often requires a water-based detergent. Its pH must be suitable for the material’s chemical properties because high-alkaline substances can etch or discolor soft metals. Hard metals often require higher pH detergents, especially for removing non-oil coolant residue.

In situations where parts have been machined in oil-based coolants, possess intricate geometry, or consist of metals incompatible with aqueous solutions, the use of solvent-based chemicals becomes essential for achieving thorough cleaning.

Physical Properties of Parts

Cleaning efficiency also depends on matching the cleaning method with the part’s size, weight, and form. Some parts require special consideration, especially anything large and heavy, or parts with acute angles, occluded surfaces, and blind holes. These challenges require industrial cleaning devices made for equally specialized cleaning processes.

Immersion Washing Methods

Standard vapor or solvent degreasing typically involves little more than dipping parts into abrasive chemicals. Detergent cleaning is another option, which uses a washing process involving only mild chemicals. This process depends on the parts-washing system’s performance and flexibility.

Precision parts cleaning especially requires a consistent solution quality, achieved by mechanical agitation. Different agitation methods condition detergent and hasten the removal of chemicals and debris. The part’s material properties and form factor most significantly affect which of the following agitation processes will be most efficient:

Platform Oscillation: A platform and water motion move the part through the solution, as oscillations simultaneously remove soap and emulsion from the part’s surface while delivering fresh solvent. Parts often rotate or otherwise move in and out of the solution, further dispersing and rinsing contaminants. Platform oscillation is the most frequently used way to clean irregular-shaped parts.
Solution Turbulation: A system of high-velocity jets or eductors spray fully submerged parts while accelerating solvent agitation. This also creates a turbulent flow of the cleaning chemical, changing flow patterns and removing contaminants by a shearing action. Turbulation is very effective for parts with recessed or obscured areas.
Cavitation: Ultrasonic frequencies create a microscopic scrubbing action, heightening agitation at an extremely granular level. Cavitation is often used in conjunction with other methods, and it’s most suitable for precision parts cleaning or much harder-to-remove chemicals.

Selecting the most efficient agitation method requires considering which cleaning process will be most thorough for a given part’s shape and other properties. The underlying goal is to minimize cycle times while maximizing cleaning effectiveness, all without damaging the part.

Parts Cleaning with Hogge Precision

Our team takes the need for clean, residue-free machining and cleaning processes seriously. Cleaning precision machined parts is essential for improving your overall manufacturing efficiency.

Our team understands your need for precision machined parts that are ready for your next step in the manufacturing and assembly process. Contact us today to discuss all your parts cleaning needs.

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Lights Out Manufacturing

Posted on July 23, 2024December 19, 2024 by Bruce Erickson

Hogge Precision Parts Co., Inc. provides contract manufacturing services using computer numerical control (CNC) and screw machining equipment. Our extensive portfolio of machining centers combined with our 42,000-square-foot manufacturing facility allows us to deliver custom components for a wide range of industries. For most applications, we are capable of providing what is known as “lights out” manufacturing services.

Lights out manufacturing describes fully automated production that keeps running even after employees have gone home. Utilizing lights out manufacturing methodology, Hogge Precision Parts is able to deliver machined components on time and at highly competitive prices. Let’s take a closer look at lights out manufacturing, along with its benefits and challenges.

What is Lights Out Manufacturing?

Lights out manufacturing is a production method that requires minimal or no human interaction beyond initial programming and tooling setup. To create a lights out operation, significant portions of the manufacturing process must be automated so extensively that the equipment continues production even after all workers have left the building and turned and turned off the lights—hence the name. The automated machinery handles the physical production aspect, while human workers plan production schedules, manage the facility, maintain equipment, and program the automated machine tools and other assets.

Benefits of Lights Out Production

There are many benefits to lights out production methods, with one of the most significant ones being cost reduction. Since the machines work continuously, a lights out facility’s manufacturing capacity increases greatly while total production costs diminish. Efficiency is also maximized in lights out manufacturing operations since fully automated machines can work without stopping.

Additionally, the accuracy and precision of automated machine tools creates end products that are highly consistent, with little need for rework or secondary processing in many situations.

Understanding Lights Out Manufacturing

Hogge Precision utilizes lights out manufacturing to develop and deliver high-quality machined components and assemblies with fast turnaround and at competitive prices.

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Challenges of Lights Out Production

While lights out production comes with many significant benefits, there are also a number of challenges. Fully autonomous manufacturing environments need to address these key issues in order to deliver accurate and reliable services.

Reliable off-site accessibility. Even with the most advanced automated manufacturing technology, unforeseen issues can always arise. When they do, human intervention is needed. Operators must be able to access production equipment remotely from an internet-connected device. Incorporating an effective manufacturing execution system (MES) and robust connectivity hardware infrastructure will ensure visibility into real-time production data even when no one is present in the production facility.
Safety and reliability. Since no workers are present during lights out manufacturing, there is no one around to address potential failures or malfunctions during off-hours. By employing an MES solution, staff gets notified about the need for maintenance should the equipment fall below its expected Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). The MES can also help to manage preventative maintenance schedules to proactively avoid issues.
Technical challenges. Lights out manufacturing requires a high degree of technical proficiency. For example, connecting older machines to a new MES to run them in a lights out capacity may require overcoming a variety of glitches and obstacles. Getting set up for lights out may require bringing in a systems integrator that can make sure all relevant systems communicate with each other.
Economy of scale. Developing a lights out production facility requires a significant financial investment and overcoming numerous operational hurdles to reach a point where everything functions optimally. As a result, a lights out setup might not be a worthwhile undertaking for small-scale production facilities.

Lights Out Manufacturing With Hogge Precision

Lights out manufacturing is a highly beneficial process that can be used to produce a large selection of components. Experienced lights out facilities can deliver key benefits to customers, such as reduced production times, extreme production efficiency, and lower labor costs.

Hogge Precision Parts Co., Inc. has been delivering reliable contract manufacturing services since 1989. Our lights out manufacturing capabilities allow us to deliver precision components at competitive prices for a wide range of industries. To learn more or get started on your manufacturing solution, contact us today.

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The Advantages of Reshoring

Posted on July 21, 2024February 24, 2025 by Bruce Erickson

For the last few years, many machining manufacturing companies have been focused on reshoring their operations. This process of bringing manufacturing back to the United States and away from overseas facilities helps companies save time, money, and complications, and it’s a powerful way to strengthen the U.S. economy. It brings more jobs back to local communities, builds a skilled workforce, and helps to balance the country’s trade and budget deficit.

The pandemic highlighted the weaknesses associated with offshore manufacturing, including delays and other supply chain disruptions, and many manufacturing companies accelerated their plans to reshore. They’re already experiencing the benefits.

Greater Control Over Production and Higher Quality Products

Offshore facilities are operating under the rules and regulations present in that country—which may not be as strict as the regulations in the United States. That could (and often does) mean lower production quality, poorer working conditions, and less environmental responsibility.

By reshoring manufacturing, you bring your production process closer to home—and closer to your consumers. You can keep an eye on production, rather than trusting another team in another facility half a world away, to uphold your standards. If you have a problem with a product manufactured in an offshore facility, you may not realize it for months. By that time, you probably have another shipment on the way and another order nearing completion in the factory. That’s wasted time, wasted materials, and wasted money. With a local supplier, issues can be addressed more effectively due to proximity.

Decrease Unemployment

Unemployment skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses shut down and many former employees had no other options. Reshoring manufacturing opens up a variety of skilled jobs right here at home, creating a positive butterfly effect that enhances the economy by strengthening households and entire communities. Supply chains are continuing to face disruptions, which is encouraging more companies to shorten their supply chains and keep their operations close to home—opening up more jobs for U.S. workers.

Shorter Lead Times

Products created overseas have to be transported from the facility, over the ocean, through a U.S. port for inspection and approval, and to the customer via trucks and planes. It’s a process that takes time even when it all goes smoothly: with even one disruption or mistake, the entire chain is slowed.

If you manufacture that same product in the United States, you’ve eliminated an enormous part of the process. There’s no coordinating the transport of the products from the factory to the boat, no overseas shipping, no U.S. customs. You simply transport your finished product from your facility to the retail store or directly to the customer. You save time and money while reducing your carbon footprint and enabling yourself to fulfill orders more quickly.

Reshoring has been trending for years, but the pandemic highlighted the need to bring manufacturing back to the United States. While offshoring can sometimes be a way for companies to save money on labor and materials costs, those savings, in general, no longer make up for the inconvenience and expense of the communications challenges, shipping, and the risk of delay and disruption.

Furthermore, consumers are becoming more aware of the environmental costs of overseas shipping, the poor working conditions in many overseas factories and the opportunities companies have to provide jobs within their communities. Demand for American-made products will continue to grow.

Working with Hogge Precision

Located in South Carolina, Hogge Precision manufactures high-quality parts for a number of industries, including aerospace, automotive, construction, defense, plumbing, medical, and more. Our extensive capabilities are housed in a 42,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, and we operate under an ISO 9001:2015 QMS registered system to ensure we meet or exceed your expectations. Contact us to learn more about our capabilities, skilled craftsmen, and friendly, attentive customer service.

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Swiss Machined vs. Turned Parts

Posted on July 20, 2024February 24, 2025 by Bruce Erickson

Turning and Swiss machining are manufacturing processes used to produce a wide range of precision parts and components. While both methods are popular for use across various industries, Swiss machined parts and turned parts each offer their own unique set of advantages. By understanding their differences and considering the particular needs of your application, you can determine which option is best for your needs.

The Difference Between Swiss Machined Parts vs. Turned Parts

The differences between turned and Swiss machined parts come down to how they are made.

Swiss Machined Parts

During the Swiss machining process, the workpiece is fed through a guide bushing to allow it to be cut near the point of support regardless of its length. This significantly reduces deflection to produce parts with extremely high precision. Typically, Swiss machining is used to produce slender, delicate, or complex components in high volumes that meet tight tolerance requirements.

Common examples of Swiss machined parts include:

Valve components
Instrument components
Custom fittings
Electrical components
Medical devices
Watch components
Optical equipment

To produce these components, Swiss machines use processes such as boring, drilling, milling, threading, turning, and more.

Recent Swiss Machining Project

In a past project, we worked with a customer to Swiss machine a specialty valve stem with rolled threads. This customer’s previous supplier made these in two operations, but we were able to complete them in one with lights-out production. This improved overall quality while maintaining cost-effectiveness for the customer.

Using milling, grooving, thread rolling, and rough & finish turning processes, we produced 5,000 pieces using 303 stainless steel. They measured 1.5’’ in length with a .312’’ OD and tight tolerances of +/- .0004’’.

Turned Parts

In standard turning, the workpiece is securely held at one or both ends. As the workpiece spins, it is cut by tools based on computerized instructions. Turning processes can work with a wide range of materials to produce larger-diameter parts in short, medium, and high production volumes with great precision.

Industries such as power, medical, defense, energy, and industrial often rely on CNC turning to produce parts such as:

Valve components
Motion control devices
Plumbing components
Custom fittings
Aerospace products
Power transmission

Recent Turning Project

A valve industry customer worked with us to manufacture an aluminum safety coupling. Using multi-axis CNC turning and milling processes, we ran lights out to produce 5,000 units per month. The finished product was made with 7075 aluminum and measured 2.425’’ in length with a .875’’ OD and a tolerance threshold of +/- .0005’’.

Advantages of Swiss Machined Parts vs. Turned Parts

One of the main advantages of Swiss machining is that the workpiece is supported very close to the cutting tools as the bar stock pushes through the guide bushing. Compared to conventional CNC turning, this prevents deflection to ensure higher accuracy for small-diameter parts. Additionally, Swiss machines utilize multiple tools and several axes, allowing them to produce parts with complex designs on one machine and in one cycle. Other benefits include high levels of part repeatability, cost-effectiveness, and the ability to achieve very high tolerances.

While Swiss machining is ideal for producing smaller-diameter parts, conventional turning is more suitable for creating short, large-diameter parts with tight tolerances. Turning is the better choice when working with difficult materials and bigger components. CNC turning machines also store multiple tools, which the machine can change based on the operation required. Other benefits of CNC turning include variable production sizes, quick turnaround, cost-effectiveness, and enhanced worker safety.

Hogge Precision Capabilities

Whether you need a precision-turned part made with difficult materials or a small and thin Swiss machined part, Hogge Precision has the capabilities and expertise to assist your needs. As an ISO 9001:2015 registered company, Hogge Precision can produce a variety of precision-machined components for industries such as automotive, medical, construction, aerospace & defense, plumbing, and many more.

To learn more about our capabilities, or for help determining whether conventional cnc turning or Swiss machining is right for your project, contact us today.

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Benefits of Robotic Machine Tending | Hogge Precision Parts Co., Inc.

Posted on March 11, 2024January 14, 2025 by Bruce Erickson

Industries around the world are turning to robotic machinery as they seek to reap the benefits of the fourth industrial revolution. Robotics make production processes more efficient, safer, and more cost-effective while reducing waste. Even facilities with existing automation technology can realize new benefits as robots become more intelligent and capable of handling multiple tasks.

Let’s take a closer look at the advantages robotic machinery can provide to your production facility.

Consistent High Quality Production

A guarantee of consistent quality is one of the most significant benefits offered by robotic machinery. Human operators may become tired or lose focus over the course of a shift, but robots will follow the same production orders repeatedly without variations in quality or accuracy.

Smarter, more integrated robots can also monitor the workpieces through the product cycle to check for errors and adjust their processes to compensate.

As robotic machinery continues to evolve, it takes on more tasks with less need for human intervention between each stage. For example, a completely automated process will move workpieces from one machine to another, properly place it for the next step, and inspect the finished piece for quality concerns.

CNC machinery and multi-purpose robots can produce goods using a variety of different tools and processes. Instead of having one robot that follows one unchanging set of directions per task, modern robotic machinery can fluidly change from one step to the next. Ultimately, robotics improve product quality by reducing defect rates and offering consistently reliable performance.

Decreased Production Costs

Robotic machine tending noticeably reduces production costs in two ways:

Per-unit efficiency. Robots reliably produce goods with fewer errors. More comprehensive robotic setups can remove any risk of human error entirely. This lowers the per-unit cost of a production run. Even better, machinery can process raw goods and workpieces more precisely, resulting in less waste and tighter material estimates.
Facility efficiency. Robots reduce the production costs of an overall facility. They can work 24/7 without flagging or pausing without incurring the same labor costs and overhead as human employees, such as health insurance, liability insurance, wages, and other costs. Facilities can increase production without increasing staff size, which in turn lowers administrative and HR costs.

Lights-out or dark factory manufacturing underlines this key benefit of robotic machine tending. Robots can operate without direct human oversight, so facilities can extend production hours through the night. Even better, the facilities don’t need to maintain the same conditions as human-operated facilities: the lights can be out, climate control can be adjusted to meet ideal production standards without catering to human comfort, and the facility has greater energy efficiency.

Many facilities, rather than operating on a continual lights-out basis, use the lights-out mentality between shifts so humans can reset the machine programs and move finished products off the factory floor. As robotic machinery continues to develop, these “lights-on” intervals will become increasingly unnecessary.

Multiple Specialized Machining Operations

As machinery becomes more complex and can learn larger sets of increasingly specialized skills, they can take on more tasks commonly reserved for skilled human employees. A complex robotic system can handle a variety of tasks, including:

Welding
Tooling
Material handling
Testing
Packaging
Dispensing
Tracking

Using advanced robotic machinery that can handle multiple tasks doesn’t just give production companies the ability to add more services to their lists of offerings. Single robotic stations that can handle multiple tasks help to optimize in-demand floor space in a production facility.

Companies that invest in multi-functional robotics will realize financial benefits both immediately and in the long run over the life of the robotic systems.

Limit Hazardous Environment Exposure For Human Workers

Liability poses one of the largest risks for any manufacturing operation—specifically, the risk of injury to human employees in dangerous environments. Field production sites can be hazardous, unpredictable, and may expose human workers to dangerous chemicals or other environmental factors. Even controlled environments such as warehouses and distribution centers pose a large risk for companies due to the risk of repetitive stress injuries and workplace accidents.

Robotic machinery works unimpeded in potentially dangerous environments. Reducing or eliminating manual labor at industrial worksites is a great way to reduce overall expenses, legal liability, and associated healthcare costs.

Robotic Machine Tending at Hogge Precision

Robotic machine tending isn’t just a niche development for highly specialized production centers. It’s an integral part of the fourth industrial revolution and an accessible improvement for every production facility. Investing in robotics can increase production quality, reduce expenses, increase manufacturing capabilities, and reduce the risk of employee injury.

Hogge Precision specializes in producing high-quality CNC and screw-machined products, as well as value-added services. We have more than 30 years of experience completing custom projects and manufacturing complex parts for industry. With the addition of robotic machine tending, we continue to build on our reputation for quality and service. Request a quote today to source parts for your next project or to learn more about our services and capabilities.

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Multi-Axis CNC Machining

Posted on January 30, 2024March 6, 2025 by Bruce Erickson

Multi-axis computer numerical control (CNC) machining employs advanced machining equipment and tooling that accommodates motion in four or more directions to facilitate the manufacture of precision parts with complex geometries. Compared to other machining techniques, the process offers greater manufacturing flexibility and tighter tolerances due to its ability to process multiple part sections with a single machine setup.

At Hogge Precision Parts, we offer a wide range of multi-axis machining services. Equipped with state-of-the-art CNC multi-axis turning centers and vertical and horizontal machining centers, our expert team has the tools needed to meet all of our customers’ machining needs.

When Should I Use Multi-Axis CNC Machining?

Multi-axis machining is a highly versatile manufacturing process suitable for use in a variety of industrial and commercial projects. It is particularly useful for the following machining needs:

Machined Parts with Medium to Complex Geometry
Some industries—such as aerospace, automotive, medical, mold and die, and oil and gas—employ parts and products with highly complex shapes, geometries, and surfaces. The manufacture of these components—e.g., impellers, turbines, and steering parts—necessitates the use of multi-axis machining as the process accommodates machining operations on 4-5 axes and can produce the highly specific part angles necessary.

Flexible Engineering Solutions
The versatility of the multi-axis machining process makes it well-suited for use in industries that require design flexibility, such as aerospace and mold and die manufacturing. In these industries, design engineers need to create parts and products to suit highly complex systems and applications. Multi-axis machining provides them with a manufacturing solution that can accommodate these more complicated designs.

Low-Volume, High-Mix Production
Many industries are turning away from large volume production orders to repeat orders of smaller quantities. Multi-axis CNC machining lends itself to this business practice as parts can be produced quickly to meet changing customer demand reducing the risk of excessive inventory.

High Precision, Accuracy, and/or Complexity Workpieces
The multi-axis machining process is ideal for industries that require high-precision, high-complexity parts, such as the aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical, and semiconductor industries. It can produce durable parts that meet high quality, accuracy, and performance standards. The use of computerized controls and tooling ensures that the parts produced fit the required specifications and remain consistent from one piece to the next and between batches.

Projects Requiring Reduced Lead Times and Improved Efficiency
Some machining projects have tighter time constraints or more thorough efficiency requirements than others. As the multi-axis CNC machining process can perform multiple operations with a single setup, it can significantly reduce downtime and improve overall lead time.

Benefits of Using Multi-Axis CNC Machining

Compared to other machining and manufacturing processes, the multi-axis CNC machining process offers a broad range of benefits, such as:

Faster manufacturing operations
Lower manual labor costs
Reduced material waste/usage
Greater precision, accuracy, and repeatability
Higher production efficiency
Broader part design and manufacturing flexibility
Capacity for continuous and mass production operations

Hogge Precision: Industry-Leading Multi-Axis CNC Machining Services

Hogge Precision Parts Co., Inc. offers industry-leading CNC turning and milling services. Our fully equipped manufacturing facility allows our operators to meet tolerances as tight as ±.0005 inches. To learn more about our CNC turning and milling capabilities, see further details below. For more information about our other services, contact us today.

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Eight Tips on Finding the Right Precision CNC Machining Company

Posted on January 18, 2024December 19, 2024 by Bruce Erickson

Precision computer numerical control (CNC) machining is a subtractive manufacturing method that removes material from a workpiece to achieve a final part using computer-guided tooling and equipment. A pivotal process in virtually any modern manufacturing operation, it meets numerous industries’ needs for quality and accuracy, tight tolerances, complex shapes, repeatable products, rapid production, and competitive pricing.

Choosing the right provider for precision CNC machining services, however, can be a challenge as there are numerous factors to consider. Here, we’ve outlined eight tips for what to look for when selecting a CNC machining partner to carry out or support your manufacturing operations.

Importance of Choosing the Right CNC Machining Supplier

Selecting the wrong CNC machining partner for your project can result in poor-quality products, disappointed customers, a damaged reputation, and lost business. At best, things may not run smoothly, and your company may suffer missed cost and time savings opportunities.

Alternatively, finding the ideal CNC supplier will enhance many aspects of a project. In addition to ensuring high quality and repeatable accuracy, the right service provider will help you streamline operations and reach your goals for project scale, scheduling, operational and per-unit costs, and product performance.

Finding the Right Precision CNC Machining Service Provider

Selecting the ideal service provider from the many CNC machining suppliers in the industry to meet your manufacturing needs can be daunting. The following eight tips will help you choose the right partner to fulfill your specific requirements and expectations:

Start by identifying the needs of your project. Before you can pick the ideal machining partner, you must first understand your own needs. Begin by evaluating and then documenting your requirements for materials, production volume, design complexity, turn times, and budget.
Pinpoint the specific or unique precision CNC machining capabilities and equipment you require. Learn about the services that prospective CNC machining companies provide and the machinery they use to do their work to ensure their offerings align with your needs. Depending on your product, you may require a partner that offers a particular service like CNC milling or turning or one that utilizes multi-axis machining equipment.
Evaluate the company’s capacity for flexibility and custom work. Similarly, determine a company’s ability and willingness to adapt to design alterations, project modifications, and shifting deadlines, as this can make the difference between smooth and rocky work progression. Also, a company’s capability to accommodate customization in parts and components may be essential to your project.
Research the company’s background and expertise in the industry. See how long a potential company has been in business and if they have a strong background in working with companies in your industry. Discovering that a business has had success with similar work is one way to get a feel for how it can handle your own.
Read company case studies and customer reviews. Another worthwhile option is to browse potential partners’ websites for case studies, where you can learn about projects they’ve worked on in the past. Testimonials and reviews from former or current clients are also a great way to gauge the company’s reputation and capabilities.
Establish what the service partner’s QC practices are. Ensure your partner complies with all necessary industry standards and has strict quality control measures to give you the peace of mind that they’ll deliver tight-tolerance products to specification with reliable consistency. Also, companies will often list any quality certifications they’ve achieved on their website.
Find out how their team handles customer service and communication. Discover how the company communicates and collaborates with customers to see if that fits your expectations. This can include how they deal with problems when they arise. To that end, also look for companies prioritizing transparency in their dealings.
Ask multiple businesses for detailed quotes. When you have found several CNC machining companies that you think could be ideal partners, request quotes from each. Compare not just the bottom line, but also the services you’ll receive for your budget and the value they provide.

Precision CNC Machining Services by Hogge Precision

Finding a precision CNC machining services partner with capabilities that align with your goals is essential to meeting your business needs for quality and customer satisfaction. At Hogge Precision Parts Co., Inc., we aim to offer comprehensive and versatile machining options for standard, custom, and Mil-Spec precision parts.

Established in 1989, we’re an ISO 9001:2015 registered contract manufacturer. Our company offers in-house CNC milling and turning, Swiss machining, and screw machining, as well as inventory management to customers in industries ranging from aerospace and defense to medical and electrical. Dedicated to quality assurance and customer satisfaction, we met 99.8% of clients’ quality requirements and delivered 94% of shipments on time out of the 9,300 orders we filled for our customers in 2022.

To learn more about the Hogge Precision difference, review our portfolio gallery displaying our capabilities for high-quality parts.

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Brass Machined Components – Brass Machined Parts

Posted on January 13, 2024December 21, 2024 by Bruce Erickson

Machining involves removing raw materials from a workpiece to shape it into a specific geometry. This highly versatile process can be used with a range of materials like plastic, rubber, or paper, but its most common application is in the manufacturing of parts and components from metal alloys like brass.

Properties of Brass

Formed primarily of copper and zinc, brass has many desirable properties that make it an ideal material for manufacturing a variety of parts and components. These properties include:

Easily machinable (at zinc levels <40%)
High ductility and malleability
Resistance to corrosion, wear, temperature variation, oxidation, and salt
Good conductor of heat and electricity
Bright, golden appearance

The machinability of brass depends on its zinc content, meaning the percentage of zinc in brass alloys must not exceed 40% in order to undergo casting, melting, punching, or other machining methods. The addition of other alloying agents like lead, manganese, aluminum, arsenic, or tin help to differentiate brass alloys while improving upon the metal’s base properties. Selecting the appropriate brass grade is a critical step in properly addressing the requirements of a specific application.

Brass Machined Components

From industrial parts and components to musical instruments, brass is used in a breadth of applications spanning numerous industries. At Hogge Precision, we specialize in machining traditional and 693 lead-free, or Eco-Brass alloys.

Machined components made of brass can serve in a variety of applications, including:

Bearings
Bushings
Compression Fittings
Gears
Medical Transmissions Components
Pipe Fittings
Valves

Through the use of our in-house CNC milling and turning centers, as well as our Swiss and Screw Machines, we can manufacture products within tolerances of ±.001″ and finishes as fine as 16 RMS. In as little as three to six weeks, we can fulfill orders ranging in size from 100 to 100,000 parts. Our production capabilities include:

Turning
Milling
Slotting
Engraving
Drilling
Boring
Broaching
Reaming
Threading
Tapping
Knurling
ID burnishing

We have manufactured and delivered brass fittings, medical transmission components, and specialty valve components designed for use in the medical and plumbing industries, as well as electrical and instrument components. Additionally, we offer extensive custom machining capabilities designed to meet the engineering specifications of any application that relies on brass machined parts or components.

Machined Brass Components from Hogge Precision

Since 1989, Hogge Precision has been a trusted manufacturer of precision machined components from materials including:

Aluminum
Brass
Bronze
Carbon and alloy steels
Copper
Lead-free or Eco-Brass
Stainless steels
Machinable plastics

Our team has served diverse industries from aerospace and defense to construction and medical. We rely on our ISO 9001:2015 QMS registered system and employ the most up-to-date CAD/CAM technologies available to ensure precision, accuracy, and adherence to strict quality standards.

Our highly skilled technicians, combined with our full portfolio of advanced 7- and 8-axis CNC turning centers, horizontal and vertical machining centers, Swiss-style CNC screw machines, and multi-spindle screw machines, allow us to machine custom solutions to address the requirements of any project. We work closely with a network of secondary processing suppliers and offer a range of value-added services to reduce customer costs and improve productivity.

To learn more about our portfolio of brass machined components or to discover how our machining capabilities can serve you, contact us today.

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