Aluminum is a popular choice for CNC machining for multiple reasons. Aluminum is easy to machine and can be cut effectively, chipped and shaped. Due to its high machinability, it can be machined faster than other metals. Aluminum has an oxidized outer layer that offers corrosion resistance. A strong material, aluminum is suitable for parts for various industries, including aerospace, automotive, healthcare, electronics, etc. Aluminum has a high strength-to-weight ratio, and its light weight makes it perfect for aircraft and automotive pieces. Aluminum is receptive to finishing processes, including anodization and painting. Lastly, aluminum is recyclable, which helps minimize waste during manufacturing as any excess material can be repurposed.

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.

A: Yes, Fathom is ISO 9001: 2015 certified. For site-specific certifications, please visit https://fathommfg.com/fathom-manufacturing-certifications.

Work with Fathom on your next CNC machining job. Fathom offers many CNC services, including CNC 3 & 5 AXIS, CNC milling and turning, sinker EDM, wire EDM, Swiss machining and more. As part of our comprehensive services, we also offer finishing and post-processing. CNC machining is just one of 28 manufacturing services.

Fathom offers aluminum CNC machining of high-quality metal parts to its customers. Fathom can manufacture parts with good detail using the most up-to-date CNC technology. Our team has tackled thousands of CNC machined projects and is ready to work on your design today.

Fathom provides advanced rapid prototyping and on-demand low volume production services. We are creative problem solvers that deliver high efficiency outcomes. Every time.

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

A: Aluminum possesses excellent machinability, making it an easy material to work with during CNC machining. Many aluminum parts from automotive to defense are made using CNC machining.

Extended Reach Tool Holder Holds 1/8” (0.125”) diameter tools. 6 inches overall length. Extremely small 3/8” (0.375”) overall diameter.

Sharp cutting edge allows higher feedrates and produces an excellent surface finish when cutting Aluminum and soft materials.

CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining is a manufacturing technology wherein pre-programmed software guides the movement of factory tools and machinery. CNC technology controls mills, routers, grinders, lathes and more. CNC machining facilitates three-dimensional cutting tasks using a single set of prompts. The automated nature of the CNC process eliminates the need for a live operator. CNC machining allows for the manufacturing of solid materials, including metals such as aluminum.

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

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:

Custom Tools are produced in house with quick turn around. If you do not see a size you are looking for Contact Us or send us a Custom Tool Request.

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.

A: Yes, Fathom is ISO 13485:2016 certified. For site-specific certifications, please visit https://fathommfg.com/fathom-manufacturing-certifications.