Milling
Acutec is established as a premier long and short run part milling facility in northwestern Pennsylvania and the world.
All Acutec milling centers are equipped with Renishaw touch probes. We can machine in four- and five-axis and machine parts from .250 inches diameter to 20 inches diameter. Our horizontal machining centers have automatic pallet changers.
Tools are gaged and set with Speroni Optical Presetters and offsets are uploaded to a local server. All mill programs are stored and transmitted via a shop-wide DNC and ethernet connection system.
78 CNC Milling Centers
(1) DMG Mori 125 U
(1) DMG Mori NH-4000DCG
(3) DMG Mori NH-5000DCG
(13) DMG Mori NH-6300DCG
(1) DMG Mori SH-400
(1) DMG Mori SH-63
(1) Mazak HCN-6800
(3) DMG Mori DMU 50 (5-axis)
(13) DMG Mori NMV-5000 (5-axis)
(2) Mazak Variaxis i500 (5-axis)
(2) Mazak VCN-510C 5X (5-axis)
(3) Mazak VCU-400A 5X (5-axis)
(5) DMG Mori CMX1100
(1) DMG Mori DV5100
(2) DMG Mori NV-4000
(6) DMG Mori NV-5000
(2) DMG Mori NVX-5080
(7) DMG Mori NVX-5100
(3) Mazak VCN 530
(8) Mazak VCN-510C
Turning
Our CNC Turning Centers support large diameter turning at close tolerances. Extensive resources of tooling, gaging, and quality machines enable us to run at maximum productivity and maintain unmatched quality.
We have turning capabilities from .250″ diameter up to 16.5 inches in diameter. For turning up to 1.625 inches in diameter we can turn up to 27.5 inches long. We can bar feed material up to 3 inch diameter and 12 feet long. Many of our turning centers are set up to run in cellular arrangements. We also have turning centers with live tooling and dual turrets for maximum productivity.
We can turn within .0005″ tolerance and with finishes of 16√. For parts under .0005″ tolerance, we employ our own CNC honing and grinding in-house. All programs are stored and transmitted via a shop-wide DNC and ethernet connection system.
144 CNC Turning Centers
(2) Mazak i-200STW
(1) Mazak i-300ST
(3) Mazak i-400ST
(2) DMG Mori CL2000BT
(3) DMG Mori Dura Turn 2030
(2) DMG Mori NL-1500
(2) DMG Mori NL-1500Y
(10) DMG Mori NL-2000
(10) DMG Mori NL-2000Y
(8) DMG Mori NL-2500
(7) DMG Mori NL-2500Y
(4) DMG Mori NL-3000
(7) DMG Mori NL-4000
(1) DMG Mori SL-25 CADDY
(3) DMG Mori SL-250
(2) DMG Mori SL-300
(1) Mazak Dual Turn 20
(3) Mazak MPLX-6100Y
(24) Mazak QT-100
(1) Mazak QT-20
(23) Mazak QT-200
(2) Mazak QT-200Y
(13) Mazak QT-250
(1) Mazak QT-300
(1) Mazak QT-350
(5) Mazak QT-6
(3) Okuma V760EX
Grinding and Honing
Acutec has the ability to perform precise grinding and honing operations, thanks to its many resources of both CNC and manual grind as well as hone equipment.
Grinding Capabilities
- Centerless grinding capabilities of .0001″ total
- Single and Double sided lapping with capabilities of holding flatness and parallelisms of .0001 and finishes of 4√
- Surface grinding capabilities of .0002″ flatness
- Hone and tool grinding capabilities
Grind and Hone Equipment (CNC and Manual)
(1) Cincinati 2M2H1Z-101
(1) Crane Packinng Co. Model 36
(1) Harig Model 612
(1) Kellenberger KEL-VARIA
(1) Kellenberger KEL-VISTA
(1) Lapmaster Model 36
(1) Moore Model 2
(1) Okamoto ACC16.32ST
(1) Okamoto OGM-012.36
(1) Okamoto OGM-8.20UNCB
(1) Speedfam DSM
(1) Sunnen MBB-1660
(1) Sunnen ML-5000-D
(1) Sunnen SV-25
(1) Anca MX7 linear
EDM
Acutec has a large EDM (electric discharge machining) department that can be used to meet complex requirements and metal removal on an array of different materials.
EDM Capabilities
- Complex 3D solid modeling and electrode extraction from scratch or using customer supplied model
- Programming and machining of electrodes using 3, 4 and 5 axis CNC mills
- Programming and NC file generation for wire EDMs using customer supplied models
- 3R work holding system utilized on every machine
- All electrodes and fixtures are modular and interchangeable on every machine using the 3R work holding system. This allows parts to be run on any machine without the need for additional setups
CNC EDM Equipment
(3) Current EDM CT300
(2) Makino DUO-43
(2) Makino EDAF2
(3) Makino EDAF3
(1) Makino EDBV3
(1) Mitsubishi EA8
(3) Yougar YGS-43C
(1) Makino F5 9 (graphite mill)
Recast Removal
EDM recast layers are removed per customer specification on an in-cell Mori Seiki vertical mill
250+ CNC machines Average Age: 5.5 years 30% purchased in last 3 years
Post-Processing
Finishing and Marking
Acutec is capable of meeting all customer requirements for finishing and marking and serialization for complete traceability using our proprietary serial number generation and tracking software.
Deburr Lab
Our deburr lab has microscope deburring capabilities to ensure microfinishes and clean edge breaks for critical surfaces on the most complex manifolds in the industry. A complete electronic work instruction library ensures repeatability and facilitates training.
Cleaning
Ultrasonic wash tanks and a wash line supplement wash tanks at the machining cells with 3D printed holding fixtures mean 100% FOD-free components to customer every time without additional cost.
Finishing and Marking Equipment
(26) Airflow Systems Inc. Down Draft Table
(1) Dura Press 25DA
(2) Giant Tumbler
(2) Mr. Deburr vibratory deburr
(1) Mercury Mercury 100
(1) Mathews Marking Products Mark EZ Touch C84X
(10) Telesis Pin stamp/Dot Peens
(1) Telesis EVC Fiber Laser
(2) Custom Telesis F-Series F30DSZV pulsed fiber laser marking systems
(4) SIC Pin Stamp/Dot Peen
(4) Electrochemical Etching Machines
(1) ADF - Passthrough parts washer
(5) Immersion/dip tanks
Coatings
Dry Film Lube
NADCAP approved
AS 5272 TYPE I , II and III
MIL-PRF-46010
5D1-2961 CLASS 1
MIL-L-23398 TYPE I and TYPE II
Epoxy Coating
BLUE COAT:
BPS 4465
PRC-S-0246
SCOTCHCAST
PRC-S-0246
Paint
PRIMER:
MIL-PRF-23377 TYPE 1 CLASS C2
MIL-PRF-23377 TYPE 2 CLASS C2
MIL-PRF-85582 TYPE 1 CLASS C2
DOD-P-15328
TT-P-1757
BPS 4451
TOP COAT:
MIL-PRF-85285 TYPE 1 CLASS H
MIL-PRF-22750 TYPE 1 CLASS H GRADE A
BPS 4427
BPS 4464
Coatings Equipment
(10) ACCENT IND. DRYER OVEN
(1) ASPECT 375 OVEN-TUS
(1) GREIVE OVEN SAT
(1) GREIVE SMELTER
(2) LINDBERG OVEN
(7) PARTLOW OVEN-SAT
(3) EUTECH INSTRUMENTS PH TEMP METER
(18) FISCHER Fischerscope
(1) Global Industries Air Makeup Unit
(3) Global Industries Paint Booth
(1) VERIMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC VERIMET M4900C (CONDUCTIVITY)
Chemical Processing
Chem-Film
NADCAP approved
MIL-DTL-5541 TYPE 1 CLASS 1A and 3
FED-STD-141
ASTM-B117
Film Appearance: Section 6.8
Adhesion testing: ASTM-D-3359 Procedure A, METHOD 6301
Electrical Contact Resistance: MIL-DTL-81706
Corrosion Resistance: ASTM-B-117 (168 HR)
Material types used: Alodine 1200S
Nital & Titanium Etch
NADCAP approved
Spec: P-105-48 (CLASS “B” ONLY)
Passivation
NADCAP approved
ASTM A967/AMS 2700 based, Nitric 1, 3 and 4, and Citric Acid
Quality Assurance
Intrinsic Quality
When a part is processed at Acutec, a feature-based inspection criteria guide is also created for every dimension at every operation. Every machine workcenter is equipped with surface plates and the necessary inspection equipment to allow operators to perform consistent and reliable in-process inspection. At Acutec, quality is not a department, it’s an integral part of what we do.
Continuous Improvement Philosophy
At Acutec, every single employee is dedicated full-time to continuous improvement projects. We don’t employ button-pushers. Our people–at all levels of the organization–think. We recognize that we are in competition with the world every single day. Using the lean manufacturing philosophy, Six Sigma methodology, AS9100D and our ISO 9001:2015 and NADCAP certifications, we are able to drive down costs, improve quality, and reduce lead times through all areas of our business. This allows us to provide you with high quality components in less time and at a lower cost than the competition.
5 Inspection Labs
- 10 CNC CMMs (7 manual CMMs)
- Off-line CMM programming
- Point-cloud capability
- Fiber-optic visual inspection
- TESA-SCAN OD scanning
- In-house calibration, gage R&R
- uniPoint quality system
- Qualified internal source-inspectors
- QIF standard data exporting
Operator Inspection Point of Use
- Electronic SPC capture
- Additional manual CMMs
- Comparators
- Job-specific gages
- Microscope visual inspection
- Qualified operator self-inspection
Inspection Equipment
(19) AIR GAGING Air Gage
(1238) AIR GAGING Air Ring
(19) AIR GAGING Air Snap
(13) AIR GAGING Master Setting Disc
(13) COMPARATOR
(1) IMAGE QUALITY INDICATOR
(467) Bore Gage
(10) BORESCOPE
(23) Sunnen Gage
(704) CALIPERS
(478) FUNCTIONAL GAGE
(448) GAGE BLOCK
(24) HEIGHT GAGES
(1200) INDICATOR
(60) INTERTEST
(37) JOHNSON GAGE
(52) MAHR GAGE
(5) Micro-Hite
(2447) Mics
(79) PROFILOMETER
(140) SPLINE GAGE
(249) SURFACE PLATE
(1432) THREAD PLUG
(1510) THREAD RINGS
(1) Thread Roller
(36) FEDERAL GAGE
20 Coordinate Measuring Machines
(1) CMM BH 305 MANUAL
(1) CMM BRT707
(1) CMM BRTA910
(2) CMM CRT-AC776
(3) CMM CRT-AC9106
(1) CMM CRTAS776
(1) CMM CRT-AS776
(1) CMM CRTAS9106
(1) CMM FLOOR CMM
(1) CMM GAGE 2000
(1) CMM MACHV9106B
(2) CMM MIT B504B MANUAL
(1) CMM MIT BH303 MANUAL
(1) CMM QVT1-X606P1L-D
(1) CMM REFLEX 343
(1) CMM TESA SCAN
Assembly and Test
Assembly
Acutec’s assembly area is highly specialized. Trained operators conduct close tolerance assembly using hand and semi-automatic secondary equipment. Diverse work flows through this department, requiring expertise in a variety of applications.
Pressure & Flow Testing
Hydrostatic/Pneumatic up to 10,000 PSI
Can handle parts of all shapes and sizes with in-house custom fixturing.
Balancing
(1) HAIMER Tool Dynamic Balancing Machine
Assembly Processes
- Expertise metal-to-metal assembly
- Helicoil and rosan insertion
- Bearing, bushing, and fitting assembly, bearing staking
- Swaging
- Thermal fitting
- Thorough knowledge of elastomer and adhesive applications
- Hydraulic piston assembly
- Assemble and test of build-to-print components, i.e. check valves, relief valves, solenoid valves, air handling , fuel handling and hydraulics
- Bolted and riveted mechanical assemblies
- Ability to blast parts using glass beads, aluminum oxide, or silicone carbide media
Non-Destructive Testing
Magnetic Particle Inspection
Acutec has two magnetic particle inspection lines using a Magnaflux Wet Horizontal unit, Model H-700 with 12 ¼ inch inner diameter, 5 turn coil, full wave direct current and a Magnaflux demagnetizing Unit Model SB 911, alternating current. The process is a wet continuous one.
NADCAP and Boeing certified
ASTM E1444 based, Full wave DC Wet Fluorescent to 6000 Amps capable
Two Level II inspectors and a Level III inspector
Flourescent Penetrant Inspection
Acutec has two flourescent penetrant lines, using Type 1 method A (water wash) and D (Post Emulsified Penetrant) to sensitivity levels 2, 3 and 4.
ASTM E1417 based.
Two Level II inspectors and a Level III inspector
NADCAP and Boeing certified
MPI Approved By:
- Boeing
- Bell Helicopter
- Sikorsky
- Parker Hannifin Corporation
- Smiths Industries Aerospace
- Aircraft Braking Systems
- Curtiss-Wright Corporation
- Lord Corporation
FPI Approved By:
- Boeing
- Bell Helicopter
- Sikorsky
- Parker Hannifin Corporation
- Smiths Industries Aerospace
- Aircraft Braking Systems
- Curtiss-Wright Corporation
- Lord Corporation
NDT Equipment
(1) CENTURION NDT. CONDUCTIVITY METER
(1) CREST ULTRASONIC CLEANER
(1) CULLIGAN CULLIGAN WATER SYSTEM
(2) ELECTROMATIC DUROMETER
(2) FLUKE ION CHAMBER SURVEY METER
(1) GRANIER WET MAG PART.
(2) MAGNAFLUX DEMAG COIL
(2) MAGNAFLUX WET MAGNETIC PARTICLE
(1) Mitsubishi FX10
(9) PKG PASSIVATION LINE
(2) R.B. ANNIS GAUSS FIXTURE
(4) R.B. ANNIS MAGNETOMETER
(3) RAMCO ALKALINE CLEANER
(3) RAMCO IMMERSION RINSE
(1) RAY-CHECK MFG, INC 6-4 TITANIUM PENTRAMETERS
(2) THERMO ELECTRON CORP NITON XRAY GUN
(2) THERMOFISHER NITON GUN
(4) US GAUGE PRESSURE GAGE
(2) Instron Wilson Hardness Testers
(3) Mitutoyo Hardness Tester
Hardness and Conductivity Testing
Acutec maintains equipment in multiple departments for hardness and testing of proper coatings adhesion and for traceable serialized hardness and conductivity data depending on the application
X-Ray
NADCAP approved
Computed radiography (CR)
Technique: 220KV with dual focal spots 1MM, and 3MM
Customer approvals: ES-2001, P-106-19-3
Limitations: metals with a thickness of .250″ or greater
Materials
Nickel Alloys
Hast X
Inco 625
Inco 718
Inco X750
Haynes 230
Invar 36
Alloy 20
Monel 400
Monel K-500
C276
A286
4750 NI/FECobalt Alloys
L601
Haynes 188
Waspaloy
Rene 41
Stellite 6B
Titanium Alloys
6AL-4V
6AL-4V ELI
3AL2.5V
CP70
Aluminum Alloys
2011
2014
2017
2024
2618
6013
6061
6082
7050
7075
7175
Magnesium Alloy
AZ61A
3D Printed Metals
Customer proprietary
Carbon Steel
1018
1026
1045
1117
1137
1141
12L14
1215
Stainless Steel
303
304
309
310
316
321
347
410
416
420
430
431
440
440C
455
465
17-4
15-5
13-8
Greek Ascoloy
Nitronic 50
Nitronic 60
Alloy Steel
4130
4140
41L50
4340
52100
8620
9310
300M
Aermet 100
Bronze/Copper/Brass/Beryllium
C110
C172
C360
C544
C623
C630
C642
C647
C655
C673
C729
C922
C932
C955
Ampco 18
Ampco 45
Engineered Plastics
Delrin
Teflon
Torlon
Delrin
Nylon
Peek
Polycarbonate
Vespel
Phenolic Laminates
Metal Joining
- Tube bending & welded tube assembly
- GTAW Welding (Precision TIG)
- NADCAP approved
- 2 Lincoln Square Wave Tig 355 manual welding machines
- 1 Lincoln Aspect 375 smart welder
- 1 Weldlogic AWS-150 semi-automatic welding lathe with programmable indexer
- 1 Jetline Automatic welding lathe with programmable indexer, wire feed and ALC. Powered with a Miller Maxstar 350
- All welding fixtures are designed and manufactured in house
- All welding programs are created in house
- Specialized in the welding of Inconel, Hast-X and all grades of Stainless steel
Tool Grinding
Grinding Equipment
(1) ANCA – MX7 Linear
Machine has linear motors that helps to give superior finishes and zero backlash and better accuracy. It also has a 6-pack wheel exchanger.
Measurement
(1) Eurotech – PG1000 4K
Gives us the capability to measure to 0.0001” at an adjustable magnification from 8x to 100x. Ability to see live images and import DXF files as on overlay for complex forms.
Laser Marking
(1) Laser Marking Technologies – LMT – EcoBalt
Laser mark logo, tool number and date on all special tooling that is ground for identification and traceability.
Wheel Truing
(1) Advanced Super Abrasives – Ultra II
Ability to tru and dress grinding wheel packs offline.
3D Printing
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Acutec uses 3D printers in a variety of innovative ways:
- Inspection fixturing to produce low-cost high-quality holding fixtures to ensure repeatability and quick change set ups for measuring
- Wash fixturing to hold a batch of parts through ultrasonic wash
- Holding fixtures with embedded kevlar and carbon fiber for machining irregular castings and forgings
- Printing 3D models of parts for quoting and process engineering and validating prints.
- Printing the negative of a manifold to better understand hole intersections and tool paths
- Printing forgings for test machining to validate tool paths and fixturing tests at a low cost
- Printing ABS and ASA materials with a layer height down to .007”
3D Printers
- Ultimaker S5
- Markforged Markone Composite 3D printer 11 x 6 x 5
- Stratasys F120 printer 10 x 10 x 10
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Stratsys UPrint SE ABS 3D Printer 8 x 8 x 6 with support removal system.
Materials
- Nylon | PLA | Tough PLA | ABS | CPE | PVA | PC | TPU 95 | PP | Carbon filled ABS | Carbon filled Nylon
Strategic Partnerships
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Acutec has partnered with an extensive network of outside service suppliers to meet the special process requirements common to aerospace parts. Acutec coordinates the processes of heat treat, shot peening, specialized coatings/plating, and others. Outside service suppliers are selected based on customer directive , NADCAP accreditation, and their ability to meet or exceed quality and delivery standards.
Outside service suppliers are evaluated on a constant basis to ensure that quality and delivery requirements are met.
New part introduction includes a rigorous process, including APQP and FMEA to ensure scope of work is clear and potential concerns are addressed timely and completely.
Read a summary of our production capabilities.
