Basic Machining
3-Axis & 4-Axis Machining Centers
CMI has 30 vertical machining centers. The majority of these machines are variations of Fanuc RoboDrills or Mazak Nexus 500 series. Five of these machines have Lyndex 5-axis trunnions. Many of them have 4-axis indexers in addition to a vise mounted on their tables to allow either type of setup to be implemented without tearing down the other. In addition, CMI has started investing in Schunk quick-change tooling in an effort to reduce setup times.
Turning
CMI has 31 turning centers. The majority of these machines are variations of Hitachi-Seikis or Mazak QTN 250s. Six of these machines are the Mazak 250 MSY turn-mills. Chuck sizes run from 6 to 10 inches.
Secondary Operations
CMI has the in-house capability to perform many secondary operations which allows for better control of cost and lead times.
Assembly
CMI’s assembly department can valveseat impact, lap and test; test valve crack pressures; pressure test; press fit, install inserts, assemble components using adhesives and assemble simple to medium complexity assemblies.
Grind
CMI’s grind department can do OD & ID grinding (CNC & manual); centerless grind, surface grind, and lap.
Hone
CMI’s hone department has the latest technology Sunnen SH-4000 hone as well as another CNC power stroker hone and manual hones at their disposal.
Deburr
In addition to manual deburring and traditional tumblers, CMI employs 4 30G centrifugal tumblers and various media to remove burrs in a fast and consistent manner.
Clean
CMI uses an industrial sized ultrasonic cleaning system and oven dryer to make sure all its products are clean and FOD free.