Precision Machining and CNC Operations
RDS Machine specializes in complex CNC machining solutions for high-precision parts and difficult-to-produce components. We excel at meeting the tight tolerancing and defense regulatory requirements in today’s aerospace, electro-optic, and military projects.
Our comprehensive CNC machining services include 5-axis milling, multi-axis turning with live tooling, mill-turn machining, and multi-pallet processing with integrated automation. Our facility includes an environmentally-controlled machine shop separate from the main shop floor with tighter HVAC climate controls.
Our CNC Machining Capabilities:
5-Axis CNC Milling
RDS provides 5-axis CNC milling capable of producing precision parts with fewer setups and machining cycles. From complex optical housings to mirror blanks and virtually any flat, square, or rectangular workpieces, we will produce your milled aerospace parts with the highest degree of repeatability possible.
- High-speed precision milling capability
- Two Kern high precision mills with integrated Erowa pallet system (42K RPM HSK-40)
- Matsuura LX160 linear motor 5-axis mill with two pallets (46K RPM BT-30)
- Fanuc 5-axis Robodrill w/ UR Robot
Multi-Axis CNC Turning
Our multi-axis CNC turning solutions incorporate a catalog of live tooling options to produce your complex rod, shaft, and cylindrical components with both precision and efficiency.
- 15 CNC lathes
- Multi-axis turning capabilities
- Lathes with glass scales (Super Precision)
- Bar feeders
- Live tooling capability
CNC Mill-Turn Machining
Our CNC mill-turn machines combine milling and turning operations to produce parts of higher complexity in a single machining cycle.
- Complete CNC mill-turn capabilities
- Multi-spindle CNC turning
Vertical and Horizontal Machining
- 4-axis horizontal machining with probing systems
- Multi-pallet automation
- 3, 4, and 5-axis vertical machining
- Contouring
- Automated part and tool probing
Precision CNC Machining for Aerospace,
Defense and Electro-Optics
At RDS, precision and repeatability are engineered into every custom-machined component. With our AS9100D/ISO2001:2015 certification and ITAR registration, we specialize in meeting the high-precision challenges of the modern aerospace sector and other extremely challenging industries. Our quality-focused manufacturing processes utilize advanced metrology with numerous CMMs, in-process inspection, and First-Article Inspections (FAI).
- AS9100/ISO 9001:2015
- ITAR Registered
- Lockheed Reduced Dimension Drawings
- NIST SP 800-171 Compliant
Materials
We provide an optimized material solution engineered for your unique machining project. We can machine a variety of premium materials, including a full range of aerospace-grade metals, exotics, and engineered plastics. Moreover, we provide the expertise in materials science necessary to ensure the integrity of your designs and the precision and performance of your end products.
Quality American CNC Machining Solutions Since 1988
RDS can meet extremely complex CNC machining requirements for high-precision parts while providing our customers with a streamlined, turnkey manufacturing solution. Our comprehensive capabilities combined with our uncompromising quality control have established RDS as the choice company for customers seeking an experienced contract manufacturing partner, not only in the New England region but also in all corners of the US.