Screw machining is a precision manufacturing process that fabricates screws and other threaded parts by the selective removal of material. The end product of screw machining is a screw. Screws can be made from a variety of materials such as hardened metals, steel alloys or plastics. They are produced from screw machines, which are powered mechanical devices. Other machine tools include drill presses, gear shapers, lathes, milling machines and planers.
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H & R Screw Machine Products, Inc.Reed City, MI 231-832-2356 Thanks to a very talented group of employees and 100 years of collective experience in the industry, H & R is a leading source for high-quality screw machining solutions. H & R's customer base is very diverse, with applications ranging from automotive to heating and cooling, heavy equipment, appliance, office furniture, material handling, military and hydraulic. Please contact H & R today!
Seastrom Manufacturing Co., Inc.Twin Falls, ID 800-634-2356 Seastrom Manufacturing is a full service manufacturer with custom stamping, CNC machining, four-slide and screw machining capabilities. We have short & long run capabilities in both metallic & non-metallic materials. We also offer secondary operations, assembly & special packaging. We have a huge stock inventory and can modify any standard part to meet your application for reduced tooling cost.
Ohio Machined Products, Inc.Holgate, OH 419-264-2400 OMP, Inc.'s strategic objective is to become a valued supplier of screw machining services-in addition to many other related quality solutions- throughout North America. As a Christ centered company, OMP, Inc.'s daily goal is do the right thing in everything it does. For a quality company you can trust, turn to OMP, Incorporated. Call now or visit OMP's comprehensive website.
Caldwell ManufacturingLockhart, TX 888-484-5188 Over the past 120 years, Caldwell Manufacturing has expanded its inventory to include spiral balances, constant force spring, block and tackle, hybrid balances and high performance casement hardware-all while continuing to prove its reputation as a leading provider of high quality window solutions for top window manufacturers around the world. For screw machining, turn to Caldwell.
Fairchild Auto-Mated Parts, Inc.Winsted, CT 800-927-2545 By providing its customers with quality solutions at competitive prices, Fairchild has become a valued & trusted partner to many companies in such industries as aerospace, electronics, communications, hardware, recreational products & medical equipment. With highly skilled & dedicated employees averaging 20+ years of service, Fairchild can deliver you the screw machining results you need.
Tristate MachiningYardley, PA 800-457-0154 In the market for screw machining that will deliver you the most bang for your buck? Give Tristate your requirements and the problems that you are trying to solve-Tristate's experienced and quality focused engineers will determine the most efficient and cost-effective method for producing quantities from prototype to a million pieces or more. Contact Tristate today-you'll be happy you did!
Midwest Screw Products, Inc.Minneapolis, MN 763-533-4666 Welcome to MSP... a family owned and operated full service screw machining shop, producing standard solutions as well as those requiring additional processes. MSP, Inc. has been supplying valued customers from a variety of industries since 1972. MSP, Inc.'s 20,000 sq. Ft. of environmentally controlled manufacturing space will satisfy your requirements every time.
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These machines are powered by motors that are usually powered by electricity and can vary in horsepower in accordance with the size of the machine, the desired speed and the composition of the part to be machined. Screw machining is relatively fast and cost-effective due in part to the use of multiple spindles that allow more than one screw to be worked at a time. Use of a software program called a computer numerical control (abbreviated as CNC) allows specific depths and dimensions to be achieved with precision. Automated tools perform the machining processes of cutting the metallic material into the desired geometry, minimizing the possibility of human error and mistakes. Because screws and other similar threaded parts are common fasteners, screw machining is an important process that is constantly in demand. Industries that benefit from screw machining services include automotive, electronics, petroleum, defense, commercial, aerospace, marine and construction.
Screw machines are fundamentally a variety of lathe, though they are often seen as two individual pieces of equipment. They operate in the same way. A round, square or hexagonal blank is attached to spring collets on the equipment's holding spindles, and the blank, or workpiece, begins to spin. Multiple automated cutting, drilling, notching and knurling tools attached to the machine apply the appropriate amount of pressure to mechanically cut away material. These cutting tools are called tool bits and drill bits. Screw machines are multi-spindled, enabling the machining of several parts simultaneously while achieving high production rates. For this reason, long runs are typically most cost effective. However, since many screw machines are CNC, they require a lengthy set-up process involving CAD design and system programming. After the part takes shape it is smoothed and given a finish. For screws and parts that must be made to exact specifications, precision turning may be used to produce highly detailed and accurate results. The use of computer software also maintains the general integrity of machined parts. Using CNC turning also has the benefit of requiring very little finishing to remove rough edges or blemishes, but some post-production work may be necessary to meet safety regulations.