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Precision Machining

A Single Source for Your Precision Applications and Build to Print Needs

Machining Precision
Our Coldwater facility offers a variety of precision machining services from prototype development to finished parts to multiple units or complete machines including manufacturing and assembly. With nearly 50 machine tools (see our list below) for milling, turning, boring, drilling and grinding, we are a one stop source for your machining needs including 5-axis machining capability. We consistently achieve close tolerance machining even on large parts in sizes up to 236-in. x 98-in., helping to meet the accuracy and repeatability required for your particular processes. And, we work with partners who are NADCAP certified for critical finishing processes.

A Higher Standard of Quality in Machining Precision

We recently added a jig bore to our Coldwater operations. This machine features components made with extremely tight tolerances and rigidity, enabling it to achieve positioning accuracies of +.00004-in. (1µm). Often referred to as a “mother machine”, we are using the jig bore to make components for machine tools, as well as for the automotive, aerospace, electronics and semi-conductor industries.

Of course, anyone can purchase a precision machine, but it is the tool makers and machinists are our Coldwater facility who bring a high level of skill to our CNC operations so that we can achieve a higher standard of quality.

Learn More at Cutting Tool Engineering Magazine

Article: Mother Machines

Design and Build

In addition to our machining of prototype and low volume components, the Lincoln Electric Coldwater facility offers the manufacturing and assembly of complete machines. As your manufacturing partner, we guarantee complete confidentiality regarding your designs, allowing your company to concentrate on advancing your technology while leaving the build to us. Our combination of machining experts, skilled tradesmen and cutting-edge tools will result in equipment of the highest quality for you and your customers. 

 

Load Testing Services

The Coldwater facility features on-site static load testing and fatigue load testing services to validate the integrity of machined workpieces and fixtures. Static load tests are used to determine the machined structure’s ability to handle loads. With fatigue load testing, we prove out how cyclic forces will affect a product or material over time.

Our in-floor test bed is 60” x 96” in size and equipped with two overhead cranes of 10- and 25-tons. Machining tombstones are added for additional weight as needed, so that Coldwater can offer test loads of up to 000,000,000 lbs.

Machine Classifications

100 – SAWS “Y” & “X” Travel Height Table Wt. Cap. Spindle RPM Notes
102 Marvel Vertical Band Saw           Saw Area
103 Doall Vertical Countour Band Saw           Tool Room
104 Doall Vertical Countour Band Saw           Tool Room
106 Marvel Vert Band Saw           Saw Area (Automatic)
 
200 – KNEE-Type VERTICAL MILLS “Y” & “X” Travel Height Table Wt. Cap. Spindle RPM Notes
211 Lagun CNC 14 x 26 12 10 x 45 750    
212 Lagun CNC 14 x 26 12 10 x 45 750    
213 Lagun CNC 17 x 32 20 11 x 50 1200    
214 Lagun CNC 17 x 32 20 11 x 50 1200    
215 Lagun CNC 14 x 26 12 10 x 45 750    
216 Lagun CNC 14 x 26 12 10 x 45 750    
217 Willis Accurite CNC 17×32 20 12×50 1100    
218 Willis Accurite CNC 17×32 20 12×50 1100    
 
300 – VERTICAL MACHINING CENTERS “Y” & “X” Travel Height Table Wt. Cap. Spindle RPM Notes
305 Enshu VMC EV530Y 20 X 32 20 21.5 X 43 2,200 lbs. 6,000  
306 Okuma VMC MX 55 VB 22 X 41 24 22 X 51 1,500 lbs. 6,000  
308 Eumach DM3000P CNC Bridge Type VMC 70 X 125 35 67 X 118 18,000 lbs. 6,000  
313 Hurco VMX 64-50T 34 X 64 36 35 X 66 6,000 lbs. 8,000  
314 Yama Seiki VBM-1600 31.5 x 63 31.5 66.9 X 31.5 4,400 lbs. 6,000  
315 Yama Seiki VP-2012 47.2 X 78.7 31.5 78.7 X 43.4 7,700 lbs. 6,000  
316 Yama Seiki VBM-1600 31.5 X 63 31.5 66.9 X 31.5 4,400 lbs. 6,000  
317 Chevalier FVM-4016DCL 60 X 161 30.7 57″ X 161″ 17,640 lbs. 6,000  
318 Chevalier QP-3560 35.4 x 60.2 30 34″ X 67″ 5,500 lbs 6,000  
319 Chevalier FVM-3016DCL 58.3 X 122 26.7 122″ X 57″ 14,200 lbs. 6,000  
320 Chevalier QP2440-L, W/ 4th Axis 24.15 X 40.26 21.6 47.2″ X 23.6″ 1,320 lbs. 10,000  
321 Chevalier QP2440-L 24.15 X 40.26 21.6 47.2″ X 23.6″ 1,320 lbs. 10,000  
322 Chevalier QP2440-L 24.15 X 40.26 21.6 47.2″ X 23.6″ 1,320 lbs. 10,000  
323 Chevalier QP2440-L 24.15 X 40.26 21.6 47.2″ X 23.6″ 1,320 lbs. 10,000  
324 DMG Mori – 1100V ECO MILL 43.0 x 22.0 20.1 55″ x 22″ 2,200 lbs 12,000 New (4 axis capability)
325 DMG Mori – 1100V ECO MILL 43.0 x 22.0 20.1 55″ x 22″ 2,200 lbs 12,000 New (4 axis capability)
 
400 – SURFACE GRINDERS Travel Height Table Wt. Cap.    
404 24″ Mattison 24 x 60 21 max.        
405 Mitsui 8 x 18 22 max.        
406 Mitsui 8 x 18 22 max.        
407 Mitsui 8 x 18 22 max.        
408 Okamoto DX 16 x 32 15 max.        
 
500 – DRILL PRESS            
501 Leland Gifford            
 
600 – RADIAL DRILLS            
601 Carlton, 13″ x 6′ T/R            
 
700 – LATHES: Steady rest 12 1/2 dia max Travel Dia. Thru Over saddle Using Cntrs. Spindle Notes
703 Monarch 24 x 150 2″ 16″ dia. 135″ max   Cannot turn metric threads
705 Leblond Makino (Toolroom lathe) 15 x 30 2.25        
706 Leblond Makino 19 x 78 3″        
708 Yama Seiki GA-3600L 23″ x 48″ 4.12 19.5 dia.      
 
800 – OD/ID GRINDERS Travel Height Table Wt. Cap.    
803 Okamoto 12 x 32          
 
900 – BLANCHARD GRINDER Travel Height Table Wt. Cap.    
901 Shibaura, 61″ chuck 64″ max. 36″ max. 61″ Dia.     20 1/2″ max height to grind
 
1000 – JIG BORER Travel Height Table Wt. Cap.    
1002 Mitsui Seiki 40 x 30 35″ 50 x 38 2,700    
 
1100 – VTC Chuck Height Max. Dia. Max. Swg.    
1102 Yama Seiki EVL-1600 63″ Dia. 4-Jaw 51″ 70.86″ 78.7″    
1103 Mori Seiki VL-553II 32″ Dia 3-Jaw 25.9 30.7″ 32.6″    
 
1200 – CNC BORING MILLS “Y” & “X” & “Z” “W” Trav. Table Weight Spindle Notes
1207 4 1/8″ Wotan #B105 50 X 55 X 36 24″ 44 X 55 8,800   any degrees
1213 6″ Wotan #B130S/150 96 X 236 X 48 35″ 78 X 118 66,000   any degrees
1214 5-1/8″ Toshiba BP-130.P40 90 X 155 X 60 27.6″ 70 X 160 55,000 5 1/8 spinlde; 2500 rpm Planer Type
1215 Chevalier FBB-2220RQ 79 X 79 X 59 20 55 X 63 15,400 4 3/8 spindle; 2500 rpm Fourth Axis Rotary
1216 Chevalier FBB-2220RQ 79 X 79 X 59 27.6″ 55 X 63 15,400 5 1/8 spindle; 2500 rpm Fourth Axis Rotary
  Clamp-on Rotary Table     36 x 48     90 degree only
  DeVlieg Rotary Table     20 x 20     90 degree only
  DeVlieg Rotary Table     26 x 26     90 degree only
 
1300 – MISCELLANEOUS Travel Height Table Wt. Cap.    
1301 Electro Arc Disentegrator            
1303 Superior Hone            
1304 Sunnen Hone            
1307 Rush Drill Grinder            
  Ramco Parts Washer 31″ X 57″ x 27″dp     2000 lbs.    
1308 S & L Tapping Arm            
1309 100T Enerpac Press            
1310 10,000 lb. Deck Scale            
1311 Vibratory Stress Relieve   11,200        
1313 Bead Blaster            
1314 WIRE EDM: x: 19.700; y: 13.780; z: 11.767   39 x 31 (plate) 3300 lbs   21 degree angle or 2″ offset
between bowls max!
1318 Flex-Arm Tapping Unit            
1319 Small CMM, X: 29.5″; Y: 24.5″; Z: 19.5″          
1320 Large CMM, X: 48.0″; Y: 80.0″; Z: 38.5″     4000 lbs. MAX   max with probe 90 degrees
34″ max with probe vertical
54″ max width between columns
1324 Large CMM, X:48.0″;Y: 80.0″; Z:38.5″     4000 lbs. MAX   max with probe 90 degrees
34″ max with probe vertical
54″ max width between columns
1321 Laser Tracker            
1325 Faro Arm/ Quantum S 4 foot radius reach          
  Truck: 96″ wide x 20′ inside;
84″ high in center.
    21,000 lbs.    
  Trailer: 102″ wide x 30′;
Legal: 102″ wide, 13’6″ high from road
    14,000 lbs.    
  Trailer 38″h from road to bed;
33′ l including tongue.
         
  Door Openings: Door #1 20′ wide
Door #4 18′ wide
         
  Maximum capacities:       Crown (standup) 3,000 lbs.
Crown (sit-down) 6,000 lbs.
Hyster 12,000 lbs.
   
1323 Temptek Portable Chiller           CFD-10A, Digital Scroll Unit, 460/3/60 w/ 3 HP Pump
 
1400 – Horizontal Machining Centers “Y” & “X” & “Z” Max Part Size   Weight Spindle RPM Notes
1401 DMG Mori NH8000 47.2 X 55.1 X 53.1 42.1×42.1×47.1 Cube/57″Cylinder.   4,840 8,000 Table Size: 31.5 x 31.5
 
1500 – Mill Turn “Y” & “X” & “Z” Max Turning
Diameter
Max Turning
Length
Bore Spindle RPM Notes
1501 DMG Mori NTX2000 19.5 x +/-4.9 x 61.4 16″ 60.6″ 2.5″ 12,000 5 Axis Cap
 

Processes

  • Milling
  • Turning
  • EDM
  • Boring
  • Drilling
  • Tolerances within .0002" - .0004"

Materials

  • Tool Steel
  • Low Carbon Steel
  • Stainless Steel
  • Aluminum
  • Hastelloy®
  • Inconel®
  • Other Exotics

Customer Projects

Laser Peening System

Coldwater Machine supported a customer for the development of their Laser Peening System. Laser peening is a surface enhancement process that imparts superior reliability and performance into metal parts through improved fatigue life and damage tolerance.

Manufacturing Large Rigs

This transport rig was manufactured by Coldwater Machine to support jet engines during transport to test rigs for performance testing. Depending upon the situation, Coldwater can work from a supplied design or engineer and manufacture a complete solution for precision applications.