CNC Machining Services:
Enhancing Precision and Efficiency for Central Valley's Industries.
At Dale Brisco Inc., we take immense pride in being your premier choice for CNC machining services in Fresno, California including Fresno, Madera, Merced, and surrounding areas. Our expert team of machinists and state-of-the-art equipment are dedicated to delivering top-notch solutions tailored to your specific needs. Whether you're in the Auto OEM Parts, Agriculture sector, Municipalities, Marine, Oil & Gas, Energy, Military, or Consumer Electronics we're here to provide you with exceptional contract fabrication and manufacturing services
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CNC machining has become a manufacturing staple for product designers and engineers who need low volumes of prototype or production parts, fast. This guide shares tips on designing efficient and manufacturable CNC-machined parts as well as how it can streamline your product development processes.
Dale Brisco Inc’s team of experts works closely with customers to understand their needs and develop custom solutions that meet their specifications.
Why Choose Us?
With our advanced CNC machines, we bring your ideas to life with unparalleled precision. Our machinists are skilled craftsmen who meticulously cut, shape, and mold materials to create flawless parts, tools, and instruments.
We specialize in catering to diverse industries, including:
We excel in the production of OEM parts. Our CNC milling technology ensures impeccable quality and adherence to specifications.
Supporting the agricultural sector, we fabricate various farm equipment bins and sand trailers, farm equipment drum rollers, vacuum locks, and other farm equipment add ons. Our CNC milling techniques guarantee durable and high-quality components, including those required for almond huller processing line equipment, such as fabricating replacement parts that include: double gate valves, elbows, elevator buckets, flatback elbows, pipes, reducers with taps, collectors, and more.
Parts for your ride such as custom panels, interior or exterior accessories and parts, custom gaskets, seals, or any other custom parts.
Have a tool that you would like to produce? Ask one of our custom engineering team members, and they will help you figure out the steps to making your idea a reality.
We have made custom fabrications for many local city governments.
The marine industry owes its success to the various CNC-machined components it uses. Many watercraft elements require unusual materials or shapes, and machining is the perfect method for meeting those needs with minimal effort. We make custom parts for marine applications, including insulating cases, electronic parts, engine components, propellers, prototype molds, and other boat parts.
The petrochemical industry uses large machines for refineries and drilling rigs. This line of work relies on well-machined, precise-fitting parts. Without a perfect fit, issues such as valve leaks, piston failures, or cylinder malfunctions could arise. Components used in the oil and gas industry that CNC machining can produce include parts for pipelines, refineries and rigs, including: Pins, Rods, Valves, Pistons, Cylinders, Drill bits.
We understand the critical role of precision components in the energy sector. Our CNC machines are proficient at manufacturing essential parts like valves.
We proudly contribute to the defense industry by producing precision parts for military applications. From manufacturing metal components to meeting stringent requirements, we ensure our machining processes align with the highest standards.
Our expertise extends to the consumer electronics sector, where CNC machining plays a vital role. We offer reliable and efficient solutions for your electronic component needs.
Auto OEM Parts
Agriculture
Automotive
Custom Tooling
Municipalities
Marine Industry
Oil and Gas
Energy Sector
Military
Consumer Electronic
Auto OEM Parts
Agriculture
Automotive
Custom Tooling
Municipalities
Marine Industry
Tailored Solutions
We understand that every project is unique. That's why we work closely with you to ensure our services align with your specific requirements. From initial consultation to final delivery, our team is committed to providing customized solutions that meet and exceed your expectations.
Cutting-Edge Machining Techniques:
Our machine shop is equipped with an array of cutting-edge equipment, including mills, lathes, and drill presses. We employ subtractive and additive manufacturing techniques to optimize
efficiency and ensure precise results.
Our Machining Processes
Machining involves a range of techniques that allow us to transform raw materials into precise components.
Our primary processes include:
Our versatile milling machines utilize rotating cutting tools to create holes, cut designs, and shape the material according to your specifications. CNC milling is a versatile machining process that can create a wide range of parts with precise shapes and dimensions. By using computer-controlled movements and rotating cutting tools, CNC milling machines can remove material from a workpiece to create complex and detailed parts. Some examples of parts that can be created using CNC milling include:
● Prototypes and Custom Components: CNC milling is often used for rapid prototyping and the production of custom components. It allows for the creation of parts with intricate designs and precise dimensions, making it suitable for various industries.
● Enclosures and Housings: CNC milling can produce enclosures and housings used to protect electronic components or house machinery. These parts can be milled from a variety of materials, such as metals & plastics.
● Automotive OEM Components: CNC milling is widely used in the automotive industry to create various OEM manufactured components. It enables the production of parts with high accuracy and tight tolerances.
● Electronics Components: CNC milling can create components used in the electronics industry. It allows for the precise machining of features like slots, holes, and threads.
● Consumer Products: CNC milling is employed in the production of consumer goods. It enables the creation of intricate designs, patterns, and decorative elements on these products.
● Industrial Components: CNC milling is used to produce various industrial components, such as gears, shafts, bearings, and pulleys. These parts are critical for machinery and equipment used in manufacturing and other industries
CNC turning, also known as lathe turning, is a machining process used to create cylindrical parts by removing material from a rotating workpiece. CNC turning machines are highly versatile and can produce a wide range of parts with different shapes and sizes. Some common parts that can be created using CNC turning include:
● Shafts and Pins: CNC turning is particularly well-suited for producing shafts, pins, and other cylindrical components. These parts are often used in machinery, automotive OEM applications, and various mechanical assemblies.
● Bushings and Sleeves: CNC turning can create bushings and sleeves that are used as bearing surfaces or to provide support and alignment in mechanical systems.
● Fasteners: CNC turning can manufacture various types of fasteners, including screws, bolts, studs, and threaded rods used for assembly and securing parts.
● Rotational Parts: CNC turning can produce rotational parts such as pulleys, rollers, wheels, and gears used in mechanical assemblies.
● Prototypes and Custom Components: CNC turning is commonly used for rapid prototyping and the production of custom components tailored to specific applications. It allows for quick iteration and refinement of designs before final production.
We employ this technique to finish and enlarge pre-existing holes accurately. Our machinists ensure the utmost precision while replicating this technique. CNC boring is a machining process specifically used for creating large-diameter holes with high dimensional accuracy. This process is typically employed when other operations like drilling are not suitable or when precise alignment and sizing of the hole are critical. CNC boring can be used to create various types of parts, including:
● Automotive OEM Components
● Bearing Housings: CNC boring can create bearing housings that provide precise alignment and support for bearings used in machinery and equipment. These housings are crucial for ensuring smooth operation and minimizing friction.
● Large-Scale Structures: CNC boring machines are capable of handling large workpieces, making them suitable for machining large-scale structures like frames, supports, and beams. These parts often require precise holes for assembly and connection.
● Industrial Machinery Components: CNC boring is used to create various components for industrial machinery, including frames, base plates, mounting brackets, and structural elements. It ensures the accurate alignment of holes and features for assembly and functionality.
A process that uses a specialized tool called a broach to remove material and create precise features in a workpiece. It is commonly used to produce keyways, splines, gears, and other complex profiles. The broach consists of a series of teeth that gradually increase in size, allowing for progressive cutting and shaping of the workpiece.
Our machining process creates threads on cylindrical surfaces, such as those found on screws, bolts, and nuts. It involves cutting or forming the internal or external threads on a workpiece to enable it to join or mate with another threaded component.
The countersink machining process is used to create a conical recess on the surface of a material, typically to accommodate the head of a screw or bolt. The process involves using a countersink tool or a specialized drill bit with a conical cutting edge. The tool is applied to the material, and as it rotates, it cuts a conical cavity, allowing the screw or bolt to sit flush with the surface.
A process that involves creating internal threads in a pre-drilled hole. It is commonly used to produce threaded holes for screws, bolts, or other threaded fasteners. The process combines drilling and tapping into a single operation, saving time and effort.
With rotary cutting tools, we smooth existing holes, achieving optimal surface quality and dimensional accuracy.
Commonly used materials
In CNC machining, various materials can be used for milling, turning, boring, and broaching processes. Here are some commonly used materials for each of these machining processes:
Metals: Aluminum, steel, stainless steel, and more.
Plastics: acrylic, ABS, PVC, nylon, polycarbonate, polypropylene, PEEK, and others.
Metals: aluminum, steel, stainless steel, and more.
Plastics: Acrylic, ABS, PVC, nylon, polycarbonate, polypropylene, PEEK, and others.
Metals: aluminum, steel, stainless steel, copper, titanium, nickel alloys, and more.
Metals: steel, stainless steel, brass, and more.
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FAQs
A: CNC machining is a manufacturing process that uses computer numerical control (CNC) machines to remove material from a workpiece to create a final part or product.
A: CNC machining works by using computer-aided design (CAD) software to create a digital model of the part, which is then translated into machine instructions. These instructions control the movement and operation of CNC machines, such as mills, lathes, to precisely shape and cut the workpiece.
A: Some advantages of CNC machining include high precision and accuracy, the ability to produce complex parts with tight tolerances, consistent and repeatable results, increased production efficiency, and the ability to work with a wide range of materials.
A: CNC machining can work with various materials, including metals (such as aluminum, steel, brass, and titanium) and plastics.
A: 3-axis CNC machining operates in three directions (X, Y, and Z axes), while 5-axis CNC machining adds two additional rotary axes (A and B or C) that enable the machine to reach and cut the workpiece from multiple angles, resulting in greater flexibility and the ability to create more complex geometries.
A: CNC machining offers high precision, with typical tolerances ranging from +/- 0.005 to +/- 0.001 inches, depending on the part's complexity, size, and material.
A: CNC machining is used in various industries, including automotive OEM parts, electronic components, prototyping, and general manufacturing. It can produce a wide range of parts, including components, prototypes, molds, tooling, and custom-designed parts.
A: The turnaround time for CNC machining services depends on factors such as the complexity of the part, the quantity needed, the material, and the machining service provider's workload. It can range from a few days to a few weeks.
A: Common file formats compatible with CNC machining include STEP (or STP), IGES (or IGS), DWG, DXF, and STL. These file formats contain 3D geometry information that can be read by CAD software and CNC machines.
