Machining is the manufacturing process of subtracting metal from workpiece using a tool. Machining is a broad term that can refer to multiple manufacturing technologies.

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Q: Is Fathom ITAR certified?

Yes, Fathom is ITAR certified. For site specific certifications, please visit https://fathommfg.com/fathom-manufacturing-certifications.

Q: Is Fathom AS9100:2016 certified?

Yes, Fathom is AS9100:2016. For site specific certifications, please visit https://fathommfg.com/fathom-manufacturing-certifications.

By Jeremy Losek, Oct 24th, 2023

Machining Quotes

Elements Considered in Machining Quotes
Machining Services Offered and Quoted by Fathom
CNC Machining Quote Times
CNC Machines Used by Fathom
Fathom’s Locations for Machining Services
Materials Available and Considered for Machining Quotes
Specifications and Tolerances for Machining Quotes
Machining Quotes FAQs

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.

Elements Considered in Machining Quotes / /

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:

Design
Quantity
Quality Requirements
Turnaround Time
Machines Used

So, when you’re scoping out your machining project, consider these elements. They could dramatically affect the end costs of your project.

Machining Services Offered and Quoted by Fathom / /

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.

Additive Manufacturing

FDM
SLS
SLA
Polyjet
MJF
DMLS
DLS
STEP (Evolve)

CNC Machining

CNC (3 & 5 Axis)
CNC Lathe
Precision Grinding
Wire & Sinker EDM

Injection Molding

Injection Molding
Tooling
Compression Molding

Metal Cutting and Forming

Thermoforming
Sheet Metal Punching
Sheet Metal Cutting
Metal Forming
Laser Cutting
Water Jet Cutting
Chemical Etching
Welding
Micro Cutting

Standalone

Die Casting
Urethane Casting
Composite Layups
Extrusion
Post Processing & Finishing
- Pad Printing
- Powder Coating
- Bead Blasting
- Surface Grinding
- Polishing
- Anodize
- Powder Coat Passivate
- Chemfilm
- Vacuum Metallization
- Silkscreen
- Plating
- Tumbled

CNC Machining Quote Times / /

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:

Parts as fast as 5 days

CNC Machines Used by Fathom / /

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:

Case Study //

Real Customers. Real Results.

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.

20,000 Parts // Within 27 Days

15,000

55+ Tools to Injection
Mold 15,000 Parts

First Article in 2 Weeks

3,000

3,000+ 3D
Printed Parts

2,000

2,000+ Metal
Fabricated Parts

Hybridized Services Used //

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 Locations for CNC Machining Services / /

CNC Machining Locations Nationwide

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

Materials Available and Considered for Machining Quotes / /

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
Stainless Steel	1-1000	+/- 0.005″	High Strength High Corrosion Resistance High Weldability	Standard Machined Finish Tumbled Bead Blasted (Sand or Glass) Polished
Low Carbon Steel	1-1000	+/- 0.005″	Common Steel High Machinability & Weldability Can Be Hardened Not Corrosion Resistant
Aluminum	1-1000	+/- 0.005″	High Strength, Low Weight High Machinability Low Cost
Brass	1-1000	+/- 0.005″	Corrosion & Chemical Resistant High Density & Strength Non-Conductive
PLASTICS	OPTIMAL QUANTITY	TOLERANCES (+/-)	ADVANTAGES & CONSIDERATIONS	FINISH & APPEARANCE
HDPE	1-100	+/- 0.008″	Medium Impact Strength Flexible (Shore D70) FDA Compliant No Water Absorption	Standard Machined Finish Tumbled Flame or Vapor Polished (Acrylic Only)
PC	1-100	+/- 0.008″	Medium Tensile & High Impact Strength Maintains Properties Over Range of Temperatures High Optical Clarity (Clear)
ABS	1-100	+/- 0.008″	Medium Tensile & High Impact Strength Electrical Insulator High Machinability Low Cost
Acrylic	1-100	+/- 0.008″	High Tensile Strength Can Be Polished for High Optical Clarity
Nylon 6/6	1-100	+/- 0.008″	High Tensile & Medium Impact Strength Maintains Properties Over Range of Temperatures
Acetal (Delrin®)	1-100	+/- 0.008″	Medium Tensile & Medium Impact Strength Holds Machining Tolerances Well Good Wear & Fatigue Resistance
ULTEM®	1-100	+/- 0.008″	High Tensile Strength High Working Temperature Range (335°F) Electrical Insulator High Optical Clarity (Clear)

Specifications and Tolerances for Machining Quotes / /

Below are the specs and tolerances specific to CNC turning:

Metal materials +/- 0.005
Plastic materials +/- 0.008
Pre-merger CNC machinery chart:

CNC Machinery
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.

Machining Quotes FAQs / /

Q: Does Fathom offer machining services?

A: Yes, Fathom offers machining services.

Q: Is Fathom ISO certified?

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.

Q: Is Fathom ITAR certified?

A: Yes, Fathom is ITAR certified. For site-specific certifications, please visit https://fathommfg.com/fathom-manufacturing-certifications.

Q: Is Fathom AS9100:2016 certified?

A: Yes, Fathom is AS9100:2016. For site-specific certifications, please visit https://fathommfg.com/fathom-manufacturing-certifications.

Q: Is Fathom NIST 800-171 certified?

A: Yes, Fathom’s certifications include NIST 800-171. For site-specific certifications, please visit https://fathommfg.com/fathom-manufacturing-certifications.

Q: What is machining?

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.

Q: What does CNC stand for?

A: CNC stands for Computer Numerical Control.

Q: What is a CNC service?

A: A CNC service is a manufacturing technology used to produce a part.

Q: How do you quote machining services?

A: Machining services are quoted based on the design, material, quantity ordered, turnaround and more.