Small- to Medium-Batch CNC Machining
As a modern subtractive manufacturing shop, Gremlin Works utilizes computer numerical control (CNC) milling and turning to create precision parts. Our expert team can handle orders for components of various materials, shapes, sizes, and design complexities. Examples of the materials we commonly work with include:
| Metals | Plastics | Other Materials |
| – Aluminums (6061 / 7075 / Tool, Jig, & Fixture Plate Materials / Etc.) – Coppers / Brasses / Bronzes – Steels (Low-High Carbon / Alloy / Etc.) – Stainless Steels (300s / 400s / 17-4 / PHs / Etc.) – Titaniums – Nickel Alloys | – Delrin – Acrylic – Nylon – HDPE – PVC – ABS – PEEK – And More | – Rubbers – Foams – Customer-Supplied / Unique Materials |
From these materials, we can machine anything from parts with microscopic features and tight tolerance requirements to large components that weigh thousands of pounds.
We work with a range of advanced machinery to make this happen, producing accurate parts of varying dimensions and feature complexity. Our facility is equipped with 3-, 4-, and 5-axis milling machines, highly flexible mill/turn equipment, and large-format CNC equipment. Our specific machinery includes:
| Machine | Type | Maximum Dimensions |
| 2x YCM XV1020A | 3-Axis VMC CNC | X Travel: 40.1″ (1020mm) Y Travel: 20.4″ (520mm) Z Travel: 21.2″ (540mm) |
| 1x YCM NXV1020A | 4-Axis VMC CNC | X Travel: 40.1″ (1020mm) Y Travel: 20.4″ (520mm) Z Travel: 21.2″ (540mm) A Travel: Continuous 0.001 Deg Positioning |
| 1x Mazak VCU 500A5X | 5-Axis VMC CNC | X Travel: 21.85″ (555mm) Y Travel: 19.69″ (500mm) Z Travel: 20.08″ (510mm) |
| 1x Haas VF-9/50 | Large 3-Axis VMC CNC with 90° Angle Head Capability | X Travel: 84″ (2134mm) Y Travel: 40″ (1016mm) Z Travel: 30″ (762mm) |
| 1x Mori Seiki MT-2000SZ | Universal Mill/TurnCNC Lathe | Z Machining Length: 40.1″ (1020mm) X Max Swing Over Bed / Carriage: 33.4″ (850mm) / 23.6″ (600mm) Y Travel: ±3.1″ (80mm) B Rotation: ±120 Deg |
Gremlin Works excels at machining products with complex or intricate designs that would be difficult to achieve through standard workholding techniques. We have options for magnetic, vacuum, or custom fixture plates to best suit our clients’ varied needs. We commonly machine parts with global tolerances of ±0.005″, but upon request, we can generally achieve tolerances on most features tighter than 0.001″.
Please review our Design Guide for a more in-depth look at our manufacturing capabilities and limitations.
Rapid Prototyping
Our CNC machining capabilities also support our work in prototyping. We have the experience, capacity, and speed to provide rapid prototyping with extremely tight turn times when you need it most. We offer this expedited service should you run into tight deadlines or emergency situations.
Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
Even a small modification to a component’s design can not only make it easier and faster to manufacture, but more affordable as well. Our talented team of experienced engineers and machinists will work closely with you to help you gain an understanding of how design improvements can enhance manufacturability, shorten lead times, and result in more cost-effective production.
For additional information on design considerations for CNC-machined parts, explore our Design Guide.
Quality Inspection
Our team is dedicated to delivering quality results in everything we do. During the manufacturing process, we inspect the products we make for accuracy and consistency per ISO standards. We utilize statistical sampling and our 5-axis, high-accuracy Mitutoyo AS7106 Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) to ensure you receive parts that meet your quality standards and product specifications.
Our Design Guide provides more information on the variety of inspection plans we offer and our standard inspection practices.
Additional Capabilities
To provide you with turnkey service options, Gremlin Works is proud to offer the following metal treatment, finishing, and other processes in-house or through our network of partner companies:
| Metal Treatment | Finishing | Other Processes |
| – Annealing – Case Hardening – Stress Relieving – Thru Hardening – Precipitation / Age Hardening | – Anodizing – Bead Blasting – Conversion Coating – Passivation – Electropolishing – Laser Marking – Plating – Powder Coating – Painting – Zinc Coating | – Assembly – Bag & Tag – Other Value-Added Processes |
if you don’t see the service you need listed above, check with our team as we can likely accommodate you. We’ll also work with your supplier if you already have a service partner in mind.