Turn to Fathom if you are looking for a machining quote for your project. Our Machining services can help support your specific project needs. Request a quote today.
Fathom considers various elements when it comes to quoting a specific project. There are various details that need to be taken into consideration to accurately provide a price for a machining job. Here is a short list of what those elements are:
So, when you’re scoping out your machining project, consider these elements. They could dramatically affect the end costs of your project.
Work with Fathom on your next machining project. Wire and sinker EDM, CNC lathe, chemical etching and more are all offered by Fathom. As part of our comprehensive services, we offer finishing and post processing, including welding, bead blasting, deburring and more. Below are 28 manufacturing technologies offered by Fathom.
Receive a quote on your CNC machining project by using Fathom’s SmartQuote online platform. Our team of experts will return your quote within 1 hour, usually within 24 hours. Need a quote on a CNC machining job? Want to learn about our other manufacturing services? Fathom’s CNC lead times are as follows:
Fathom’s manufacturing facilities are powered by over 530 machines, including mills, lathes, presses, press brakes, turret punches and additive systems. Fathom has equipment dedicated to metal prototype fabrication, including lasers, waterjet machines, finishing tools, autodeburring, 4 slide machines, multi-slide machines, press brakes, 300-ton presses, 22-ton presses, wire EDM machines, seely slide forming tools and 35-ton blanking presses.
Fathom provides not just CNC machining but also hybridized services leveraging prototype fabrication and additive manufacturing. Need metal prototype fabrication as part of a more complex project? Fathom can handle it. A recent case study is listed below where Fathom delivered 20,000 parts in 27 days using 55+ tools, including metal prototype fabrication services:
A customer came to Fathom with a complex project that spanned the technologies and processes of rapid production—and needed it done fast. Fathom delivered.
55+ Tools to Injection
Mold 15,000 Parts
First Article in 2 Weeks
3,000+ 3D
Printed Parts
2,000+ Metal
Fabricated Parts
3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing—PolyJet, SLS, MJF.
DFM Analysis + CAD Mods.
CNC Machining. Laser Cutting.
Stamping. Die Cutting. Post-Opp Drilling.
24-hour Turnaround Urethane Casting.
Injection + Compression Molding.
Model Finishing. Insert Assembly.
Advanced Project Management.
Fathom’s manufacturing network has nine locations across the United States with CNC capabilities. Our CNC locations are:
HEADQUARTERS
1050 Walnut Ridge Drive
Hartland, WI 53029
ISO 9001:2015
AS9100:2016
ITAR
ARIZONA
444 W. 21st St. Ste. 101
Tempe, AZ 85282
ISO 9001:2015
NIST 800-171 Compliant
ITAR
FLORIDA
14000 N.W. 58th Court
Miami Lakes, FL 33014
ISO 9001:2015 Design Certified
ISO 13485:2016
CALIFORNIA
620 3rd Street
Oakland, CA 94607
ISO 9001:2015 Design Certified
NIST 800-171 Compliant
ITAR
ILLINOIS
1207 Adams Drive
McHenry, IL 60051
1401 Brummel Ave
Elk Grove, IL 60007
ISO 9001:2015 Design Certified
MINNESOTA
13758 Johnson Street NE
Ham Lake, MN 55304
TEXAS
1801 Rowe Lane
Pflugerville, TX 78660
ISO 9001:2015
AS9100:2016
1513 Sam Bass Rd
Round Rock, TX 78681
ISO 9001:2015
ISO 13485:2016
Fathom has a national footprint, covering the entire United States. Fathom offers leading CNC machining services that include both metal and plastic CNC machining.
| METALS | OPTIMAL QUANTITY | TOLERANCES (+/-) | ADVANTAGES & CONSIDERATIONS | FINISH & APPEARANCE |
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| Stainless Steel | 1-1000 | +/- 0.005″ |
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| Low Carbon Steel | 1-1000 | +/- 0.005″ |
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| Aluminum | 1-1000 | +/- 0.005″ |
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| Brass | 1-1000 | +/- 0.005″ |
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| PLASTICS | OPTIMAL QUANTITY | TOLERANCES (+/-) | ADVANTAGES & CONSIDERATIONS | FINISH & APPEARANCE |
| HDPE | 1-100 | +/- 0.008″ |
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| PC | 1-100 | +/- 0.008″ |
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| ABS | 1-100 | +/- 0.008″ |
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| Acrylic | 1-100 | +/- 0.008″ |
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| Nylon 6/6 | 1-100 | +/- 0.008″ |
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| Acetal (Delrin®) | 1-100 | +/- 0.008″ |
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| ULTEM® | 1-100 | +/- 0.008″ |
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Below are the specs and tolerances specific to CNC turning:
| CNC Machinery | |||
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| Brand | Model | QTY | Build Volume (in) |
| PAR System | 5-Axis | 1 | 284 x 112 x 53 |
| Haas | UMC750 SS 5-Axis | 2 | 19.7 x 15.7 x 7.9 |
| Haas | VF-9/40 | 1 | 84 x 40 x 30 |
| Haas | VF-2 CNC Mill | 1 | 30 x 16 x 20 |
| Mighty Viper | Pro 3150-AG | 1 | 120 x 61.4 x 32 |
| Mighty Viper | B100 | 1 | 50 x 100 x 24 |
| Mighty Viper | Pro 1000-AG | 1 | 43 x 24 x 25 |
| Mighty Viper | LG 1000 | 1 | 40 x 20 x 25 |
| Mazak VC | Universal 500A 5-axis | 2 | 20 x 20 x 20 |
| Mazak | VTC-30C | 2 | 65 x 30 x 26 |
| Mazak | VTC-20B | 3 | 44 x 20 x 20 |
| Mazak | Quick Turn Universal Smart 350 | 1 | Lathe 4″ bar diameter, 10″ x 25.5″ |
| KUKA | KRC22 6-Axis Robotic Cell | 1 | w/ Turntable |
| Sodick | VL600QH | 1 | Wire EDM |
| Mori-Seiki | NLX 2500SY 2015 & 2017 | 2 | CNC Lathe |
| Makino | 2019 D 200Z | 1 | Carbon Mill |
| Makino | 2018 D200Z | 1 | Hard Milling |
There are multiple important factors to consider when designing for a CNC machining project. The geometry of the part can affect its position in the CNC machine and the time needed for set up. If a part must be manually repositioned, both the accuracy and cost of the job can be affected. Loose tolerances and deformities can be attributed to the vibration of the tool used during manufacturing and the workpiece vibrating from temperature and cutting forces. The geometry of the tools used can affect the shape of a part. Lastly, if the cutting tool cannot touch the surface of the part, it cannot be machined and will limit the ability to make hidden internal geometries.
A: Yes, Fathom offers machining services.
A: Fathom’s certifications include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 Design, and ISO 13485:2016. For site-specific certifications, please visit https://fathommfg.com/fathom-manufacturing-certifications.
A: Yes, Fathom is ITAR certified. For site-specific certifications, please visit https://fathommfg.com/fathom-manufacturing-certifications.
A: Yes, Fathom is AS9100:2016. For site-specific certifications, please visit https://fathommfg.com/fathom-manufacturing-certifications.
A: Yes, Fathom’s certifications include NIST 800-171. For site-specific certifications, please visit https://fathommfg.com/fathom-manufacturing-certifications.
A: Machining is the manufacturing process of subtracting metal from a workpiece using a tool. Machining is a broad term that can refer to multiple manufacturing technologies.
A: CNC stands for Computer Numerical Control.
A: A CNC service is a manufacturing technology used to produce a part.
A: Machining services are quoted based on the design, material, quantity ordered, turnaround and more.
Do you need a machining quote or to calculate costs on a CNC turning project? Use Fathom’s SmartQuote platform for a fast quote on any file.
