5-Axis CNC Milling Services
From our ITAR-registered facility in Rochester, NY, Brinkman Industrial & Defense has earned a reputation as a premier CNC milling facility. We have your needs covered, whether we are machining short-run, highly complex parts on our Mori DMU 50 5-Axis CNC mill or complex, high production on our Makino DA300 40 pallet 5-Axis CNC mill.
Additional milling capabilities include CNC horizontal and CNC vertical milling, most with automation packages for lights-out manufacturing. All our CNC equipment is state-of-the-art, well-maintained, and highly accurate. We specialize in manifolds, fluid controls, actuators, weapon systems components, bodies, and chassis for the defense, communications, optical, and aerospace industries. When your project requires complex internal/external features, tight tolerances, or fine surface finishes, Brinkman Industrial& Defense should be your first choice milling facility.
Please see our equipment list, materials, tolerances, and surface finishes for more information.
Milling Applications for Demanding Industries
Specialty Materials
- Titanium
- Inconel & Nickel Alloys
- Stainless Steel (All Grades)
- Aluminum
- Hard Steels
Common Components
- Manifolds
- Fluid Controls
- Actuators
- Weapon System Components
- Housings and Bodies
- Chassis
Our Advanced CNC Milling Equipment
Our investment in state-of-the-art Makino and DMG Mori multi-axis machines, including automated pallet systems, allows us to produce complex components with extreme precision and efficiency.
Tolerances:
- Milling tolerances: +/- .0002
- Surfaces regularly achieved RA 6
5-Axis Milling | ||
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(2) Makino DA300 | 5-Axis with 40 pallet station | 120 tools |
DMG Mori DMU 50 | 5-Axis with 10 pallet station | 120 tools |
DMG Mori DMU 50 | 5-Axis standalone | 120 tools |
Doosan DV5000 | 5-Axis with 12 pallet station | 120 tools |
Horizontal Milling | ||
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DMG Mori NHX 4000 | 6 pallet station | 240 tools |
DMG Mori NHX 4000 | 6 pallet station | 60 tools |
Vertical Milling | ||
DMG Mori DV 5100 | 60 tools | |
DMG Mori NVX 5100 | rotary 4th, 5th indexer | 60 tools |
Frequently Asked Questions about CNC Milling
What is the difference between 3-axis and 5-axis CNC milling?
3-axis milling operates on the X, Y, and Z axes. 5-axis milling adds two rotational axes, allowing the cutting tool to approach the workpiece from any direction.
This enables the machining of highly complex geometries in a single setup, increasing accuracy and efficiency.
What is 'lights-out manufacturing'?
Lights-out manufacturing utilizes automation, such as our 40-pallet Makino system, to allow CNC machines to run continuously without human supervision,
including overnight. This significantly increases production capacity and reduces lead times for high-volume orders.
Are you equipped to handle defense projects under ITAR?
Yes. We are an ITAR-registered facility, and our systems are designed to handle sensitive, defense-related CNC milling projects in full compliance with all regulations.