Manufacturing Resources & Insights

Our standard machining tolerances are ±0.001″ for most operations. For critical features, we routinely achieve ±0.0005″ and can hold ±0.0002″ with grinding or specialized processes. Specific tolerances depend on material, part geometry, and feature size. Contact us to discuss your tolerance requirements.

Metals: Aluminum alloys (2024, 6061, 7075), stainless steels (303, 304, 316, 17-4PH), carbon and alloy steels, titanium (Grade 2, Grade 5), Inconel, Hastelloy, brass, bronze.

Plastics: PEEK, Ultem (PEI), Delrin (Acetal), Nylon, PTFE (Teflon), Polycarbonate.

If you have a specific material requirement, contact us—we work with exotic alloys and specialty materials on request.

Yes. We provide complete First Article Inspection (FAI) reports for all production runs. Our FAI documentation includes dimensional verification of all print specifications, material certifications, and any special process documentation required. We can also provide AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports for aerospace customers.

Precision Manufacturing is ISO 9001 certified, demonstrating our commitment to quality management systems. We align with AS9100 requirements for aerospace work. All documentation, including material certifications, inspection reports, and Certificates of Conformance, is available upon request.

Yes, we offer reverse engineering services. If you have a sample part but no print, we can measure the part using CMM inspection, create CAD models, and produce working drawings for your approval before manufacturing. This is particularly useful for MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) applications and replacement parts for obsolete components.

Lead times vary based on part complexity, material availability, and current shop load:

• Prototypes (1-10 pcs): 1-2 weeks
• Small batches (10-100 pcs): 2-4 weeks
• Production runs (100+ pcs): 4-6 weeks

Expedited service is available for urgent requirements. Contact us to discuss your timeline.

Absolutely. Our engineering team provides DFM analysis to optimize your parts for CNC machining. We can suggest design modifications that reduce costs, improve manufacturability, and maintain or enhance functionality. This service is complimentary with quotations and helps ensure your parts are as cost-effective as possible to produce.

Preferred formats: STEP (.stp, .step), IGES (.igs, .iges), Parasolid (.x_t, .x_b), PDF drawings with dimensions

Also accepted: DWG, DXF, SolidWorks (.sldprt), Inventor (.ipt), CATIA

If you only have PDF prints or physical samples, we can still quote your project. Contact us to discuss your specific file format.