Machining

We provide a knowledge base and service range matched by few machining specialists.

CWM offers both conventional and CNC machining capabilities.

Depending on your requirements, we can customize the process to meet your specifications and budget.

  • CNC Machining Services: We offer 25 CNC centers, including vertical, horizontal, drill & tap, and turning. Our CNC department maintains a dedicated engineering staff and QA laboratory. 
  • Conventional Machining: We have 26 dedicated drilling, tapping, and reaming centers in a combination of single- and multi-station configurations. With this versatility, CWM can perform a variety of services at a cost savings over a traditional CNC process.
  • CNC Prototypes: CWM’s in-house CNC prototyping capability can work directly from a CAD file to produce precise multiple prototypes in Al, Mg, or Zn for various functional tests. Learn more about CWM’s prototype capabilities.

Contact Chicago White Metal for more information on our in-house die casting and machine services.

A die cast part utilizes a CNC machining center that has pre-loaded design instructions.
A die cast archery product being loaded onto a CNC fixture
CWM’s Leadwell MV-50i
The same die cast archery product being drilled, reamed, and tapped in a custom dedicated machine
CWM’s Leadwell MV-50i
A typical CNC set-up using a Haas rotary indexer, multiple fixtures and custom long reach holders to mill, drill, ream, bore, and tap a variety of features in this complex projector housing