5-Axis CNC Machining Services
At West Cobb Engineering And Tool Inc., we operate the largest capacity 5-axis CNC machining equipment in the Southeastern United States. With a work envelope of 204″ in length, 114″ in width, and 55″ in height, we can machine large-scale aerospace tooling and fixtures with a true position tolerance of ±0.003″. Tighter tolerances can be held as required. With a rich history in the aerospace industries and awards from customers including Lockheed Martin, our reputation for precision engineering and fabrication continues to grow.
Material options include standard metals such as steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, as well as more exotic alloys such as Invar 42 and Invar 36. As a complete turnkey design, engineering and fabrication company, additional services are available to ensure that any fixture can be completed to customer specifications. These services include designing in CATIA V4 and V5, welding, painting, assembly, and installation.
We operate two laser tracking systems and one CMM dimensional inspection system, capable of measuring large fabrications with an accuracy of ±0.00005″ over a 14′ span. Our specialized machining and inspection equipment ensures that all tooling and equipment is built to the stringent standard upheld by the aerospace industry.
We diligently maintain strict quality control in all aspects of a project and are both ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified. For more information about our 5-axis CNC machining capability, see the table below, or contact us directly.
Past Projects
5-Axis Machining, Fabrication and Inspection of Cockpit Assembly Jig
Machining, Fabrication and Inspection of Empennage Final Assembly Jig
5-Axis Machining, Fabrication and Inspection of Aft Tail Cone Assembly Jig
Manufacturing of a Composite Luggage Tool
5-Axis CNC Machining Capabilities
- Machining Processes
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Milling
Boring
PocketingProfiling
Facing
- Equipment Capabilities
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CNC Controlled
600 – 10,000 RPM4-Axis
5-Axis
- Fixturing
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In-House Fixturing & Tooling
- Part Length
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204″
- Part Width
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114″
- Part Height
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55″
- Tolerances
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0.003″ True Position over a 17′ Span
Tighter Tolerances Possible As Required
- Materials (Metals)
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Aluminum
Steel
Stainless Steel
Invar 36Invar 42
FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer)
Carbon Fiber
- Additional Services Offere
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GMAW (MIG)
GTAW (TIG)
SMAW (Stick)
Water Jet CuttingPainting
Wet Lay Up
Laminate Kit Cutting
Prepreg Laminating – Oven and Autoclave Curing
- Finishing Services
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Painting
AnodizingPlating
Black Oxide
- Inspection
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CMM Inspection
Large Scale Laser Tracking
- Inspection Tolerances
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0.00005″ True Position over a 14′ Span
- Production Volume
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Specialty Production Shop
- Lead Times Available
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6 – 8 Weeks Typical
Dependent on Project Scope
Additional Information
- Industry Focus
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Aerospace
Aviation
- Intended Applications
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Aerospace Tooling
Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
Flight HardwareTransportation Dollies
Large Aircraft Access Stands
- In-House Design & Modeling Software
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CATIA V4
CATIA V5
Mastercam 2019
- File Formats
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IGES
DWGDXF
STEP
- Industry Standards
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ISO 9001:2015
AS9100 D
Paulding Aerospace Alliance – Charter Member
- Industry Awards
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2008 Lockheed Martin Small Business of the Year
2009 SBA Administrators Award for Excellence
2009 Lockheed Martin Silver Star Supplier
2011 Atlanta To 25 Entrepreneur of the Year