Precision Machined Titanium Bolts
The Solution
We were provided with both 3D data and manufacturing drawings for the component, which was then passed onto our purchasing department to order the material for the job. During this time one of our many CNC engineers could start work setting up the first turning operation. To manufacture the bolts, both CNC lathes and CNC milling machines would have to be used.
With the material delivered and the data imputed into the CNC lathe, the first bolt was machined; once this operation was complete, the bolt was passed to our inspection department. All the relevant dimensions were then checked against our client’s drawings to ensure the component’s accuracy. With the inspection department’s approval, the CNC turning operations were completed and inspected. As the order was for 300 to be manufactured, constant checks were performed during production to ensure the component stayed within the required tolerances and would meet our client’s high standards.
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Time for the Milling to Begin
Once all the turning on the component was complete, the milling could begin. The 3D data was imported into our CAM software PowerMill, where the machining tool paths could be created, along with the required tools being entered into the programme. This allowed our engineer to run a simulation within PowerMill to visually see how the component will look once machined. The component was then manufactured on one of our CNC machining centres,with a final inspection done on the finished part. After manufacture and inspection, the bolts were bagged individually to stop the threads being damaged in transit, securely packaged and transported to the client.
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Demanding prototype components produced in days without fuss. Thanks for your help.
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These guys helped me out on a time sensitive project. Very professional and responsive via email.
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Very helpful company, I highly recommend them. They helped our sister company Fiil e-motion with the best solution.
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Mace Group
- Mace Group
What impressed most was not only the quality and attention to detail, but also the professionalism, flexibility, and commitment shown by the team throughout the process.
Figure AI
- Figure AI
The parts you sent arrived in record time and they looked great.
Thorlabs
- Thorlabs
Many thanks to you and the team at Thompson for your support and assistance this year. We do appreciate the excellent job you have done. Would not hesitate to work with you again.
3P Innovation
- 3P Innovation
We carried out a trial order review on the parts you delivered and you have scored perfectly on the form! Really impressed with your work on this project for us, so thank you very much!
Bowyer Engineering
- Bowyer Engineering
Just a quick note to thank you for the big plate you manufactured for me. It all fitted perfectly, and it would have been a disaster for me if it hadn’t been correct or delivered late.
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