CNC Machining Projects

Burhoe Machine Works produces products ranging from large aerospace and submarine components that are man rated and 100% inspected, to minuscule medical components used in the construction of devices that will be inspected by a microscope and implanted in human bodies to help perform tasks necessary for life.

Magnet Outer Casing

Burhoe Machine Works was contacted by our customer to manufacture a small run of magnet casings used in an undersea microwave application. The project was put to bid to several machine shops and Burhoe Machine works was awarded the contract. The part manufacture included a multiple step heat treat process in an inert gas environment. Roundness on a 14” diameter thin wall part was held to less than .001”. Burhoe Machine works completed the work on time, in less than three weeks.

Machining took place at our modern 9,000 square foot facility, and was subjected to our rigorous testing and quality controls including dimensional inspection, visual inspection, and first article inspection reporting. This part was also RoHS compliant. Typical turnaround time for a project of this magnitude is 3 – 5 weeks.

Product DescriptionMilitary application, used in undersea microwave application
Capabilities Applied/ProcessesPrimary:
CNC turning, CNC milling

Secondary:
Deburring, Plating, stringent heat treat specs
Equipment Used to Manufacture PartDoosan 480 lathe, Makino F5 mill
Overall Part DimensionsLength: 15" Diameter: 6” and 14” depending on exact part number
Tightest Tolerances+ 0.002" / - 0.000"
Material Used1018 steel
Material Finish16 RMS or Better
In process testing/inspection performedDimensional Inspection Visual Inspection First Article Inspection Reports
Industry for UseMilitary
Volume8pcs
Delivery/Turnaround Time3 Weeks
Delivery LocationBethesda MD.
Standards MetCustomer Specifications 2D CAD Drawing 3d solid model ITAR Compliant
Product NameMagnet outer casing

Vacuum Chamber

Burhoe Machine Works was contacted by our customer to manufacture two transfer vacuum chambers with a high polish on the inside. The chamber has a mounting pattern on the inside for a pick and place robot.

Machining took place at our modern 9,000 square foot facility, and was subjected to our rigorous testing and quality controls including dimensional inspection, visual inspection, and first article inspection reporting. This part was also RoHS compliant. Typical turnaround time for a project of this magnitude is 3 – 5 weeks.

Product DescriptionVacuum Chamber
Capabilities Applied/ProcessesPrimary:
CNC milling

Secondary:
Deburring, Polishing
Equipment Used to Manufacture PartAkira Seiki V6 CNC mill
Overall Part DimensionsApprox 36” across flats, 12” high
Tightest Tolerances+.001/-.001
Material Used6061 T6 aluminum
Material Finish8 RMS or Better
In process testing/inspection performedDimensional Inspection Visual Inspection First Article Inspection Reports
Industry for UseSemiconductor industry
Volume2 pcs
Delivery/Turnaround Time5 Weeks
Delivery LocationMilpitas Ca
Standards MetCustomer Specifications 2D CAD Drawing 3d solid model

Gearbox Components

Burhoe Machine works manufactures gearbox and associated components for several industries including aerospace and automotive racing. In one recent example, an engineering firm contacted Burhoe Machine Works to manufacture a gearbox for testing engines for a builder of NASCAR engines. Burhoe staff worked directly with the engineer in charge of the project to build the majority of components including the carburized 8620 gears, aluminum gearbox housings, and various shafts.

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Product DescriptionGearbox components
Capabilities Applied/ProcessesPrimary:
CNC turning, CNC milling, Gear manufacture via EDM

Secondary:
Deburring, Polishing, Grinding
Equipment Used to Manufacture PartMultiple CNC mills and Lathes, Sodick CNC sinker EDM, Sodick CNC wire EDM
Overall Part DimensionsGears from 2” to 24” diameter
Tightest Tolerances+.0005/ -.0005”
Material Used8620 steel, 9310 steel, 4340 steel, 300M steel
Material Finish8 RMS or Better
In process testing/inspection performedDimensional Inspection
Visual Inspection
First Article Inspection Reports
Fellows Gear inspection
Industry for UseAutomotive racing
Volume6 pcs
Delivery/Turnaround Time6 Weeks
Delivery LocationAmboy Wa, Charlotte Va.
Standards MetCustomer Specifications 2D CAD Drawing 3d solid model

Bearing Saddle

Burhoe Machine Works was asked to bid on the manufacture of several bearing saddles. Burhoe was awarded the quote and machined the parts on time to customer specifications.

Product DescriptionBearing saddle
Capabilities Applied/ProcessesPrimary:
CNC milling, CNC boring

Secondary:
Deburring
Equipment Used to Manufacture PartCNC Mill
Overall Part Dimensions10 x10x8
Tightest Tolerances+.0005/ -.0005”
Material Used1018 steel,
Material Finish8 RMS or Better
In process testing/inspection performedDimensional Inspection
Visual Inspection
First Article Inspection Reports
Industry for UseIndustrial process equipment
Volume6 pcs
Delivery/Turnaround Time6 Weeks
Delivery LocationSacramento Ca.
Standards MetCustomer Specifications 2D CAD Drawing 3d solid model

Medical Device

Burhoe Machine Works was contacted by an existing customer to analyze and improve a design and then manufacture the parts for resistance welding platinum ends to several wires. The process requires several components, down to .002” to be held precisely. Burhoe Machine Works can work with extremely small features, inspect under magnification, and verify dimensions on the medical tooling that we produce. For a more complete set of molds made for the medical industry please visit our moldmaking photo gallery.

Product DescriptionMedical Device
Capabilities Applied/ProcessesPrimary:
CNC milling, micromachining

Secondary:
Deburring, Polishing,
Equipment Used to Manufacture PartMultiple CNC mills.
Overall Part Dimensions2”x2”
Tightest Tolerances+.0002/ -.0002”
Material UsedAMPCO 945
Material Finish8 RMS or Better
In process testing/inspection performedDimensional Inspection
Visual Inspection under magnification via SmartScope
First Article Inspection Reports
Industry for UseMedical
Volume4 pcs
Delivery/Turnaround Time6 Weeks
Delivery LocationValencia, Ca
Standards MetCustomer Specifications 2D CAD Drawing 3d solid model

Annular Seal for Sub Sea Oilfield Use

Burhoe Machine Works was contacted to bid on and subsequently manufacture annulus seals or “packoff rings” to attach and seal casings to wellheads in deep water, deep well applications. Since our initial manufacture of annulus seals in 2007, Burhoe has continued to manufacture these products on demand to customer specifications. Several processed are involved, including, CNC turning, magnetic particle inspection, X ray inspection, Electron Beam welding, rubber molding, silver plating, and cadmium plating.

Product DescriptionAnnular seal for sub sea oilfield use
Capabilities Applied/ProcessesPrimary:
CNC Turning, Cylindrical Grinding

Secondary:
Deburring, Polishing,
Equipment Used to Manufacture PartCNC Turning Center
Overall Part Dimensions19” OD
Tightest Tolerances+.001 -.001”
Material Used4130
Material Finish8 RMS or Better
In process testing/inspection performedDimensional Inspection
Visual Inspection under magnification via SmartScope
Full Inspection Reports
Magnetic Particle inspection
Silver Plating
Industry for UseOffshore Oilfield
Volume20+ per lot, ongoing production
Delivery/Turnaround Time8 Weeks
Delivery LocationHuston, TX.
Standards MetCustomer Specifications 2D CAD Drawing 3d solid model