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CNC Slot and Grooving Service
Our CNC Slot and Grooving Service uses advanced machining for precise and efficient results. We specialize in Axial, Radial, and Angular Grooving, handling External and Internal needs with exceptional adaptability and quality.
- Expertise in Axial, Radial, and Angular Grooving
- Skilled in External and Internal Grooving
- Dedicated team ensuring quality
- Lead time as short as one day
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What are CNC Grooving and CNC Slotting?
Grooves and Slots refer to long extended channels or holes, which can be straight or have any complex profiles. Typically, slots are created on the flat surface and grooves on the edges. The end mill or lathe tool removes material along a defined path and forms these features.
CNC grooving and CNC slots are advanced techniques in which computer programs (G and M-code) carry out all the tool movement and other controlling functions.
They are essential in many industrial applications for precise fittings, alignments, welding, assembly, load distribution, or certain functional performance. E.g., grooves and slots in shafts, gears, and housings for fittings and seals.
Custom CNC Grooving Service
- We have extensive experience with various grooving types and are equipped with advanced tools and machines to handle these tasks efficiently.
- This type of feature processing is commonly involved in production needs. To receive production solutions and quotations, you can contact our engineers for assistance or upload your files directly.
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How to Order Parts?
Get a free quote from a real engineer; once we receive your design, our engineer will review it and send you a quote as fast as one hour.
Get A Quote Immediately
Upload your design or email our engineer directly and get your quotes as fast as one hour.
Start Production
Your parts will be made once your orders are confirmed. Besides, you will get real-time order updates of the production status from our order tracking system.
Receive Your Part
After all parts pass QC inspection, they will be well packed from transportation accidents. Then, your custom parts are delivered straight to your doorstep.
External and Internal Grooving Service
External Grooving
Our External Grooving process delivers finely tuned cuts on the outer surface of various materials, ensuring that each groove meets the specific requirements of your project.
Key Features:
Processing Features: Smooth surface finishes, consistent groove depths, and uniform profiles.
Materials: Suitable for metals, alloys, plastics, and ceramics.
Tolerances: Maintaining tight tolerances up to ±0.005mm for absolute precision.
Internal Grooving
Specializing in intricate grooving within hollow parts or internal surfaces, our Internal Grooving service guarantees unmatched accuracy and finish.
Key Features:
- Processing Features: Accurate internal profiles, seamless transitions, and optimal groove spacing.
- Materials: Expertise in handling metals, high-performance plastics, and composite materials.
- Tolerances: Precision-focused, achieving tolerances as stringent as ±0.005mm.
Axial, Radial, and Angular Grooving
Axial Grooving involves machining along the axis of a component, often essential for parts requiring linear grooves.
Key Features:
- Processing Features: Uniform groove depths, linear alignment, and precision spacing.
- Materials: Suitable for metals, alloys, plastics, and ceramics.
- Tolerances: Precision is paramount, with tolerances maintained up to ±0.005mm.
Radial Grooving focuses on creating grooves that radiate outwardly from the center of a component, similar to the spokes on a wheel.
- Processing Features: Perfectly symmetrical radial grooves, consistent depths, and uniform spacing.
- Materials: Expertise in metals, thermoplastics, and composite materials.
- Tolerances: Achieving tight tolerances up to ±0.005mm for maximum accuracy.
Angular Grooving is the art of machining grooves at specific angles, offering dynamic groove orientations.
Key Features:
- Processing Features: Precise angle measurements, consistent depth, and smooth surface finishes.
- Materials: Adaptable to metals, high-performance plastics, and ceramics.
- Tolerances: Ensuring optimal precision with tolerances as strict as ±0.005mm.
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CNC Slot And Grooving Applications
Aerospace
Various aerospace components use CNC grooving for shaft fittings, sealing rings, and high-stress parts. For example, engine shafts, turbine blades, locking mechanisms, landing gear pistons, etc.
Manufacturing
Both internal and external grooves can be formed in tube and pipe structures for connection purposes, O-rings, and threaded ends. It creates precise slots and grooves on oil and gas piping, hydraulic tubing, automotive exhaust pipes, and other similar applications.
Medical
Grooves and slots are used in surgical instruments, implants, prosthetic joints, catheter tubes, etc. Additionally, diagnostic equipment’s fixations, clearance, and assembly parts also use CNC grooving.
General Applications
CNC grooving operation creates retaining ring grooves on shafts or housings. For example, automotive axles, gearboxes, motors, machine tools, etc.
CNC Slot And Grooving FAQs
General FAQ:
What are the purposes of grooves and slots?
Grooves and slots serve various purposes, such as providing pathways for O-rings, seals, and retaining rings. Additionally, they also facilitate alignment, assembly, or keyways in mechanical components.
Who can benefit from this service?
Industries such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, and machinery, as well as individual project creators requiring specific slotting and grooving on their components, can greatly benefit from our services.
What is the difference between groove machining and turning?
Groove machining involves cutting a defined, narrow channel into a workpiece for functional purposes like retaining rings or seals. On the other hand, turning is a broader process that removes material from a rotating workpiece to shape diverse cylindrical parts and features on cylindrical surfaces.
Can I visit your manufacturing facility?
Yes, we encourage potential clients to visit our facility to get a firsthand view of our operations. Please schedule a visit in advance with our team.
Technical FAQ:
What materials are compatible with your CNC Slot and Grooving Service?
We cater to a wide array of materials including steel, aluminum, brass, plastics, and more. For specific material inquiries, it’s best to contact our technical team.
What's the turnaround time for a typical slotting or grooving project?
Turnaround varies based on project complexity and our current workload. Standard projects are often completed within 3-7 days. For precise timelines, discuss your project specifics with our team.
What factors affect groove width and depth precision?
The width and depth precision are influenced by the type of workpiece material, grooving tool, machine capability, and complexity of grooves.
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