06/22/2026
We have long embraced automation, but we never stop improving to turn your parts around faster. One clear illustration is a complex antenna component we make for a defense customer.
When we first began manufacturing this part, we ran it on one of our horizontal mills. We met required specifications, but the process was slower than we wanted it to be. It required careful fixturing, and because tolerances were so tight, we had to manually indicate certain features to confirm accuracy. These manual steps added to timelines.
Today, we manufacture the same part on our 5-axis mill, improving cycle times. Even more significantly, the 5-axis machine is reliable enough to run this complex part lights out, reducing production timelines.
Learn more about our lights-out 5-axis machining for complex defense parts: https://bit.ly/4vu1HI6