Enhanced and improved custom parts machining of different materials
DEK is vastly experienced in machining custom parts for different industries. We have partnered with more than 70 multi-national industries to produce small and large-volume custom parts for them. Our state-of-the-art custom parts machining technology can create precision parts in a wide range of materials. We also offer multiple machining techniques and tooling systems to get the finest results.
Different custom surface finishing services for your custom machined parts
DEK offers custom finishing for a variety of metals and plastics materials. We offer surface grinding, centerless grinding, anodizing, bead blasting, powder coating, and polishing services with the precision designing specification for your custom manufactured parts. Get your parts delivered with immediately customized finishing to prolong the part’s life and better aesthetics.
Our modern design for manufacturing service for your custom parts machining project
We apply CNC design guidelines to every single component of your CAD file. By doing this, we determine the feasibility of manufacturing and reduces the overall cost and lead time of your custom parts. Our AI-driven design for manufacturing (DFM) software compares your CAD geometry and details to our extensive database which helps us to understand your project better.
It is the process of removing material from the pieces of wood, metal, plastic, or foam. 3 axis milling uses rotary cutters and turns pieces into the desired shape. It can simultaneously move in three dimensions. This method is considered ideal for a simple task that does not require intricate detailing such as automation parts.
It is the same as 3 axis CNC machine but has an additional rotary movement along the X-axis. It is used for intermittent and continuous cutting and also for engraving curved surfaces. 4 axis CNC milling is a specialized process for carving cutouts and creating holes in the side of cylindrical custom parts.
5 axis milling is used to operate on a workpiece from five sides simultaneously. It has greater competency than 3 and 4 axis CNC milling machines in precision and micromachining. This type of CNC machining is used in aerospace, automobile, for custom part machining. 5-axis CNC milling machines are used for better access to the geometry and design complexities.
This process is used in the precise fabrication of different parts for widespread industries. It is a subtraction machining method because it involves material removal. CNC turning is employed for shaping and turning the parts in custom parts machining. CNC turning machines are capable of drilling, boring, knurling, reaming and facing.
It is an abrasive machining process that is used for secondary finishing. This process is used because of its precision and accuracy. Surface grinding is one of the widely used finishing processes because of its capability to remove material from very small size chips. It is also used for smooth finishes in metallic and non-metallic custom parts.
It is also an abrasive method used for removing material from the outside diameter of different materials. This process is used by custom parts manufacturers for its less deflection and short lead time capabilities. Centerless grinding has a high rate of production along with the capability to work on rigid materials.
Deep hole drilling is the process of creating deep holes in different materials. It is used in aerospace, medical equipment, mechanical transmission, and oil-hydraulic parts. It is a complex process with ultra-accuracy and high metal removal rate. Deep hole drilling can achieve a depth-to-diameter ratio higher than 20:1.
It is a thermal removal process with the help of electrodes. This process is designed for extreme precision and reliability in custom parts machining. Sinker EDM is widely used in satellites, aircraft, and rocket engines. Sinker EDM provides you a solution for quicker manipulation of rigid and hard material with the best efficiency.
Wire Cut EDM uses a wire with electric discharge to cut thick metals precisely. This process creates shapes that are hard to achieve from other CNC machines. Custom parts manufacturers use this method for safety and accuracy. The wire Cut method is popular among artists for delicate cuts and imprints on different materials.
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Quality Assurance
Our quality management process is ISO 9001 certified. Our house top-notch quality control system and the team make sure you get the finest product with flawless features.
Materials
DEK has expertise in producing custom parts in a wide range of materials such as stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, brass, steel, copper, and many models of plastic.
Industry-Oriented Experience
We have a different set of engineers that works on specific projects based on their experience. In addition, our applications are perfect for automotive, aerospace, medical, etc.
Rapid Turnaround
DEK has the latest technology CNC machines for your custom parts machining project. These machines produce high accuracy and precise parts within a matter of days.
Machining Capabilities
DEK is equipped with modern machining capabilities. Along with this we also offer secondary surface finishing options for your custom machined parts.
Fast Estimation and Costing
Through our online quotation system, you just have to upload a CAD file (.stp, .step, .stl) with details. Soon after your submission, our team will contact you with an economical quotation.
Quality is our top priority
“QUALITY COMES NOT FROM INSPECTION, BUT FROM IMPROVEMENT OF THE PRODUCTION PROCESS.”
To DEK, Dr. Deming’s textbook remark is not a theory, but a practice we have been conducting every single day. We work on the principle that quality comes during the process of manufacturing, not after the fact.
We use advanced production technologies and strict control systems to ensure high quality. More importantly, the quality-oriented attitude has been so entrenched in the mind of every single employee.
Through the online form or send an email to austin@dekmake.com directly, and please describe your requirements in detail and attach 2D/3D drawings, then you will get our reply within 6 hours.
Yes! Other suppliers are afraid of precision parts, but we like precision parts very much. This is because we have rich experience in the production of precision mold components, the tolerance we did can reach ±0.001mm, which is impossible for 99.9% of prototype manufacturers.
Definitely! Our predecessor is precision machining shop, and 100% inspection of each part is our daily basic work. We will check the size, tolerance, color, and other details before leaving the factory. If you need an inspection report, we will send it with goods together.
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Its been an amazing experience working with DEK. We are impressed by how forthcoming and responsive DEK is. The communication throughout the custom parts machining project was thorough and they kept us in the loop in every step. Their competitive price has attracted us and we will love to work with them again in the future.
Patrick Cary
If you need custom parts machining supplier, then DEK should be your go-to supplier. WE have been working with them for quite some time and they have proved themselves the best custom parts manufacturers in China. Their engineers understand the projects and deliver what is exactly needed.
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What is custom parts machining service?
Custom machining services are producing parts that do not exist normally and are created on order. There are many types of machines through which custom parts can be created such as CNC turning, CNC milling, CNC drilling, and EDM machines, etc. Custom machining service providers can provide you parts as simple as gear, shaft, or any large part that you need for your manufacturing applications. A custom part may be of non-standard size, material or it can be a new invention that you created in your mind have wanted to give it existence.
What industries will need custom parts?
Nowadays, almost every industry needs custom parts manufacturing for their applications. Custom parts machining is used for the complex parts that are hard to machine through traditional machines. Industries that mostly use custom parts manufacturing include:
Automotive
The automotive industry gets its motorcycle, metal, shafts, bearings, and other parts created from custom part manufacturing.
Aerospace
In this industry, custom parts manufacturing is used for flight safety equipment and other aircraft parts.
Agriculture
Vehicles and different tools used in farming are created from custom parts manufacturing.
Construction
Construction needs heavy equipment that is used for unique construction and designing. These parts are hard to find in the market so these parts are produced by custom parts manufacturing.
Electronics
Semiconductor parts, cases, and other parts used in consumer electronics are created by machining custom parts.
Firearms
Parts needed for ballistic missiles are custom created.
What materials can be used in custom parts machining?
Custom parts can be created from different materials depends upon the application you are going to use these parts in. Following are the most common materials used for the custom parts machining projects.
Steel
1018
This material has good formability and weldability and it is plain low carbon steel. It is used for parts that require strong welding.
1137
This material has a higher carbon ratio and higher strength which makes it useful in stress applications like shafts and gears.
Stainless Steel
304
It is the most commonly used stainless steel and has low carbon, good weldability, and formability. It is used in car headers, screws, and machinery parts.
316
This material has increased corrosion resistance and chemical resistance. It is used in medical equipment, surgical implants, and the aerospace industry.
Plastics
Ceramic Peek
Ceramic peek has excellent stability and good impact strength and has good machinability. It is used for producing test sockets, connectors, and switches.
PVC
PVC has excellent chemical, flame, and corrosion resistance and is used in medical devices, construction, debit cards, toys, and pipes.
Nylon 6/6
It has good machinability and flame resistance and is used in insulators and bearings.
What machining processes can be used in custom parts?
3-Axis CNC Machining
This type of machining has the ability to move into 3 axes, the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis. In 3-axis machining the workpiece remains in a stationary position while the cutting tool moves into three dimensions. The X-axis movement is along with the lathe table, the Y-axis towards the front and back of the table, and the Z-axis movement is the motion of the spindle from the top. This process is ideal for a task that does not require detailing or depth. The automotive industry uses this technique to create mechanical parts. This is also used for boring, drilling, milling, tapping, and cutting sharp edges.
3-axis machining functions are complex and require highly skilled professionals for operating and maintaining this machine.
4-Axis CNC Milling
This machine is like 3 axis machine. In 4 axis machining, the workpiece is in a stationary position and the cutting tool moves to remove the material from the workpiece to create the desired part. It has 4 axis X, Y, Z planes and one additional axis from 3 axis machine which is extra movement in for of rotation along the X-axis. 4 Axis milling machines are used for cutting holes and cutting along the arc. This type of machining is specially used in a round and cylindrical-shaped materials. It is also exemplary in milling, drilling, and high-quality precision engravings.
5-Axis CNC Milling
The 5-axis machining is the finest art of 21st-century machining. It has greater machining capabilities as compared to 3 and 4 axis milling machines. 5 axis milling machines are precise, accurate, fast, and have micromachining potential.
It has 3 axes similar to 3 axis CNC milling machines and the table rotates along the X-axis like a 4 axis machine, but in addition to that it has pivoting action at the joint of the table that makes rotation motion along the Z-axis, this makes it 5 axis machine. 5 axis CNC milling machine requires a highly skilled professional with trusted experience to operate it.
This milling machine allows the operation of five different dimensions depending upon the complexity of the design. Thus making this process highly capable of creating precise parts. These capabilities make t widely usable in medical, research development, architecture, military, automotive, aerospace, and creative arts industries.
CNC Turing
This is one of the many custom parts machining processes in which different materials are held and rotated to fed the held workpiece to the cutting tool to remove the excess material to shape it in the desired form. The machine is programmed to move the material to remove the material to get the programmed results. This is a subtractive method because it involves removing material.
The shape of the material or workpiece can be round, square, or hexagonal. The complexity of its functioning depends upon the tools turret can hold. The tools attached with the turret are computer-controlled. There are many different types of turning centers with various tooling options, power, speed, and other capabilities depending upon the material and parts machined from CNC turning.
Surface Grinding
This process is mostly used in the finishing process. This process uses a stationary tool that is abrasive in nature and very precisely finishes the metallic surfaces which are held in place by the vise. The vise is a table part that moves back and forth by the abrasive wheel. The surface grinding process can cut prices that are 18” long and 18” wide with 6” high. Surface grinding has the ability to machine parts with extreme hardness with precise and fine surface finishing. It ensures the highest degree of precision in the finishing part.
Centerless Grinding
This process is used by many industries and is used for high-volume machining projects. Centerless grinding is mainly used in the automotive industry for creating components like control rods, valve spools, crankshafts, camshafts, pistons, rollers, and sleeves. In addition to this, this process is also used for creating parts for fluid and hydraulic control, medical equipment, and aircraft parts. Its ability to create cylindrical surfaces with extreme accuracy makes it a top choice for the industry where cylindrical or round equipment is needed.
Deep Hole Drilling
This deep hole drilling has the capability to machine holes ten times deeper than their diameter. This process can be used on metal from aluminum to superalloys. It has a wide range of applications in different industries such as aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, marine, and others. Deep hole drilling is a common machining process in mold making. Deep hole drilling requires a special type of cutting tool, these tools are used to control coolant flow from in and out of the hole to evacuate chips.
Sinker EDM
This machine is well known for its contribution to satellites, space crafts, rocket engines, and other aerospace industry applications. Sinker EDM process is extremely reliable and precise for custom parts manufacturing. This technique is widely used for the production of molds and dies. Plastic molding cavities are produced by sinker EDM. Sinker Edm can create incredible details in dies and molds. So many other components used in a different industry that is impossible to produce from other processes are created from sinker EDM like surgical tools and implants.
Sinker EDM uses an electrode and workpiece submerged in dielectric water. Then power is supplied through the electrode to create an electric potential and generate a spark to shape the workpiece.
Wire EDM
Wire EDM process is used to carefully remove the excess material without putting a strong force. This process is computer controlled thus having fewer chances of damages to the workpiece and less errors. Wire EDM capabilities to machine hard material remove the need for secondary post-machining thermal treatment. Thus, no heat stress is required for the shaped part and reducing the chances of surface distortions.
This process is best for mold and die manufacturing. Wire EDM can be used for prototyping to full production of different materials parts and tools. This process is popular for delicate parts and specific cuts or imprints used by different industries during their production. It is best for applications that require low levels of residual stress. Wire EDM process is most commonly used in electronics, automotive, and aerospace industries for custom parts manufacturing. It is the best option if you are looking for safety and precision.
EDM machines are capable of quicker manipulation and machining of extremely hard metals and delivering the best efficiency available today.
Does DEK offer custom parts machining services?
Yes, DEK offers custom parts machining services with quick quotes and online ordering. As one of the leading custom parts machining service providers from China, we have served different clients with fast shipping and accurate custom parts. We offer small, medium, and large batch manufacturing with 24/7 expert support and fast shipping service. Our affordable and competitive services are available to everyone, no matter you just started or owns a huge manufacturing plant.
Does DEK offer small volume custom parts?
Yes, DEK offers small volume custom parts for your manufacturing needs. Usually, small volume production is to check design concept or you run few pieces for sampling. It may be for your production needs. DEK always believed in delivering the finest quality custom parts no matter you need a single part or thousands. Small volume production is becoming popular among manufacturers because it’s a bridge between prototyping and mass production. Small volume production reduces the risks and shortens the product’s launch time, increases flexibility in product design, and saves cost.
DEK’s unmatched and ultra-precision custom part machining services enable you to bring your idea for your product, select the suitable material, provide requirements and give details about finishing and assembling to get you a small volume batch ready by our experts. Order today to get started with your custom parts machining project.
Does DEK offer high-precision custom parts?
Precision, affordability, and quality are our utmost priority and promise to our customers. Our custom-made parts are created from modern CNC machines with the latest technology and under the supervision of veteran engineers. Our engineers can handle small radius cuts with high maintained quality. Multi radius curves chamfered edges and tapped holes are the specialty of DEK that make custom parts more precise and your project more workable. What drives us is our passion to create low-cost, high-quality, precise custom machine parts that bring success to your project.
Are there any precautions for designing custom parts?
Creating custom parts through CNC machines is marvelous technology that can offer a range of techniques and capabilities for precise and accurate parts. There are also some precautions you have to take when creating custom parts.
Machine Type
Before you start making your custom parts keep in mind that every CNC machine has its limitation and strength. The capabilities and functionality of the machine depend upon the material you are going to use. Different machines offer better control over certain shapes and forms.
Lathe machines are popular for their capability to cut cylindrical-shaped material with tight tolerance and cost-effective operation. Lathe machines are used for turning so shaping is not what they do best. They get less accurate when the material gets thicker.
Milling machines come in different varieties. They are mostly used when the material needed to be removed by cutters. Machines with more axes can provide the advantage of both lathe and milling machines which makes them more efficient and effective.
Tool Restrictions
The most common consideration when selecting a tool is the ratio of the tool diameter to the cavity depth of the design. Lower depth to width ratio leads to tool deflection, chip evacuation, and increased vibration. Also, consider the tool’s geometry, most of the CNC cutting tools are cylindrical in shape and have restricted cutting length. The specialized tool can help you to overcome these problems but they also might have their own limitations and restrictions. For deeper cut, you employ a longer shaft but it can increase vibration and reduces the accuracy of the machine. Designing parts should be done with a tool having a longer diameter and shorter lengths which makes it more feasible.
How to get a quotation from DEK?
DEK quoting process is significantly improved with the improvements in technology. You need to create and submit the detailed product specification and outline of your project along with the CAD file. Then you need to send it to quote@dekmake.com or you can also leave a message on www.dekmake.com/quote, from there our support agent will reach you within 4 hours with a proper quotation and answer all your questions that you may have in your mind before the start of your custom part manufacturing project.
How to order?
To make a purchase order from our website you need to clearly mention the material for your custom parts and select the quantity, and attach details of your requirement and then send this mentioned information to your assigned account manager to get started with your custom parts machining project. It is all we need from your side. Keep in mind that DEK offers small to large batch manufacturing with complex geometry and a wide range of materials.
How long does it take for the order to deliver?
The delivery of your order depends upon quantity, machining difficulty, surface treatment, and other factors. But overall, after the payment is done and under normal circumstances, your small batch order can be shipped within 3-7 days while the large batch takes up to 15 days. If there are any irresistible factors, unseen situations, and holidays, you will be informed beforehand about your shipment.
How do the custom parts ship to us?
Custom parts are of different sizes, weights, and shapes that require special care during transportation. So for these parts, special freight services are chosen depending upon the nature and size of the parts. Small batches are delivered through express or air freight while for the medium and large volume we recommend sea freight because of its safety and delivering parts with extra care.
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