Machine Shop Services

With multiple facilities across the U.S., Fathom provides comprehensive machine shop services. From design assistance, sheet metal fabrication and CNC machining services to anodizing, painting and final assembly, we’ve got you covered.

Fathom Machine Shop Services

Fathom’s CNC machining services offer:

Design Assistance // Our experienced team will analyze your part drawings and suggest material and process changes that can save you time and money – and avoid manufacturability and quality problems.

CNC Drilling // Drill bits are used to make cylindrical holes in the workpiece. Normally, these holes are perpendicular to the surface of the workpiece. But specialized tooling also enables the drilling of angular holes. Other common drilling operations include counterboring, countersinking, reaming and tapping.

CNC Milling // Three-axis milling machines can cut three surfaces of a part along its X, Y and Z axes. A 5-axis mill adds two rotational axes to give machine tools access to five out of six part sides without the operator needing to reset the workpiece.

CNC Turning // Material is removed from a workpiece as it is being rotated at high speed on a lathe. It’s commonly used to create cylindrical parts. Common operations include cutting slots, tapers and threads into its surface. Boring, facing and grooving can also be performed.

Surface Finishing // Often, machined parts require surface finishing to boost corrosion resistance, improve appearance or enhance their properties. Processes include bead blasting, polishing, anodizing and application of chemical films.

Painting // For parts that require painting or finishing, we can help you achieve your desired color. For metal parts, plating is also an option.

Screen Printing // This process is useful for adding labels to the surface of parts.

Machine Shop Equipment

Fathom’s fully-equipped machine shops contain these types of equipment to produce high-quality parts:

Milling Machines // A milling machine uses rotary cutters to subtract material from a part.

Lathes // A lathe rotates a part as it is making contact with the cutting tool. Lathes can be used for facing, sanding and more.

Drill Presses // A drill press is a stationary drill that is controlled by a lever, used to make holes in a workpiece.

Grinding Machines // A grinding machine uses an abrasive wheel to remove material or smooth the surface of a workpiece.

Wire EDM Machines // Wire EDM cutting EDM uses heat from electrical currents to cut through metal.

Buffer/Deburring Machines // For more refined finishes, buffing and deburring will produce a smooth finish on the surface of the workpiece.

Welding/Spot Welding Machines // Welding is used to join metal surfaces together. Spot welding uses copper alloy electrodes to direct a welding current to a “spot,” melting the material to join two pieces.

Surface Finishing Tools // Multiple types of equipment may be used to polish, puff, sandblast, powder coat or paint a part.

Contact our experts to learn more about our comprehensive machine shop services.

Select the Best Machine Shop Services for Your Projects

Fathom is a single-source supplier of both custom precision sheet metal and machined products. Our machine shop services include:

Oversight & Management // From design assistance provided by our in-house development team to the integrated manufacturing processes and delivery of the product, our focus is on your satisfaction. Our commitment to continuous improvement and quality is reflected by our numerous certifications.

Engineering // Our thorough DfM process reveals potential problem areas early in your design process. Our experienced engineers also identify more subtle problems that are specific to your part’s geometry. There’s no substitute for this “human first” approach to engineering and design support.

Prototyping // Some contract manufacturers prefer to focus on high-volume production of relatively simple parts. Here at Fathom, we’ll manage your complex, short-run projects efficiently. Bring us your challenging part designs and early prototypes. We’ll help you solve problems so you can bring your new products to market faster.

Single Source Manufacturing // Fathom will help you simplify and streamline your supply chain by providing you with 25+ manufacturing methods under one roof. From prototyping to post-processing, we will handle all your needs, efficiently and cost-effectively.

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