PRECISION MACHINING
Precision Machining From Prototype to Production
Precision machining plays an important role throughout product development and manufacturing. Velosity provides CNC, Swiss Machining, and Wire EDM capabilities to support early-stage prototypes, engineering builds, short-run production, and full-scale manufacturing.
Our engineering and machining teams work together to evaluate designs, refine prototypes, address manufacturability considerations, and develop production-ready solutions. This connected approach helps customers move from development into manufacturing with greater continuity and fewer handoffs.
For complex medical device and highly regulated applications, Velosity combines precision machining expertise with engineering, tooling, injection molding, assembly, packaging, and quality-focused manufacturing capabilities.
OUR PRECISION MACHINING CAPABILITIES
- 3, 4, and 5-axis vertical and horizontal milling
- Swiss dry machining
- Mill turning
- EDM services (wire and sinker)
- Fully automated CNC and EDM machining cells
- Tapping
- Deburring
- Drilling
- Laser marking
- Laser welding
- Swiss components
- Engineering services, including Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
- Prototyping and NPI projects
- Additive manufacturing
- First article inspection
- Capability studies
- Robust supply chain management
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Precision Machining for Product Development
- CNC prototype machining
- Swiss machining
- Wire EDM
- Production-quality prototypes
- Functional prototypes
- Engineering builds
Precision Machining for Production
- Complex precision components
- Tight-tolerance machining
- Multi-axis machining
- Swiss machining
- Wire EDM
- Production machining
From Development to Production
Engage Velosity early in development and continue with us into production. Our connected product development, engineering, prototyping, and manufacturing capabilities provide a more seamless path from concept to production.
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Why OEMs Choose Velosity as a Precision Machining Company
- Dry Swiss machining capability, meeting Class II/III medical device requirements without cutting fluid contamination risk.
- Certified for regulated industries. ISO 13485:2016, AS9100D, and ISO 9001:2015 certifications, plus ITAR/JCP/DDTC/SAM registration for defense work.
- DFM built in from day one. Every precision machining program starts with a design-for-manufacturability review aimed at reducing rework and shortening time to production.
- Vertically integrated. Tool design, precision machining, injection molding, and assembly under one roof, with one supplier instead of a chain of subcontractors to manage.
- 60+ years and 575+ engineers and technicians with deep experience in Class II/III medical devices and defense-grade components.
Design for Precision Machining Whitepaper
Our whitepaper breaks down the five core elements we cover in every precision machining DFM review: assembly fit/function, raw material selection, challenging features, inspection and tolerancing, and estimated annual usage. We’ll explain how getting them right early reduces scrap, shortens lead time, and improves OTIF delivery.
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Precision Manufacturing for Complex Medical Applications
Velosity provides precision machining solutions for complex medical applications, including surgical instruments. Our machining capabilities support complex geometries, tight tolerances, and demanding material requirements.
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Velosity Lab™
Velosity’s Engineering, Launch, and Optimization Lab™ is a dedicated area on the Brooklyn Park campus where new precision machining projects are explored and proven. The space supports early-stage product and process development, providing engineers with a controlled environment to test concepts, fine-tune performance, and establish reliable manufacturing methods.
Instead of relying on production machines, all development activities take place within this separate lab, preventing bottlenecks, keeping customer programs moving, and allowing closer technical collaboration with medical device and defense OEMs.
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Materials for Precision Machined Components
Velosity manufactures products from a variety of standard and exotic materials, including:
- Aluminum
- Brass
- Copper
- Stainless Steel Alloys (300 series, 400 series, and 17-4)
- Castable Alloys
- Molybdenum
- Nickel, Hastelloy, Inconel, Invar
- Nitinol
- Tungsten
- Titanium and MP35N
- Polymers such as PEEK, Acetal, Ultem, polycarbonate, and many others, including the machining of plastic materials without the use of cutting fluid
- Composite Materials
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3/4/5 Axis Milling
Velosity supports your 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis machined component needs with high precision and superior replicability. This is all based on performing up-front DFM to ensure optimized product designs. Our skilled designers and engineers are here to assist with all your project needs.
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Swiss Machining
Velosity offers high-precision CNC Swiss Machining to support the medical device, defense, and industrial sectors. We specialize in manufacturing Swiss components in a variety of materials, including:
- High-strength aluminum
- Stainless steel
- Brass
- Polymers
We proudly support our Armed Forces by providing flawless precision-machined defense components for the most demanding military applications.
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Coolant-Free Swiss Machining
We continue our reputation for innovative manufacturing solutions for our customers. Dry Swiss machining (Coolant-free) is considered the cleanest manufacturing technique and a requirement in today’s Class II and Class III medical device machining industry.
Velosity has made facility investments to establish a dedicated white room for dry machining. This ensures our customers can achieve the critical manufacturing objectives that dry Swiss machining requires.
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Hard-Milling
Velosity’s highly experienced team is equipped with the latest and best machinery in the industry. Hard milling is used for both component and mold manufacturing. Surface finishes achieved often do not require any post-machining processing.
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Mill-Turning
Our mill-turning centers save our customers time and money each year by merging multiple operations into one, eliminating setup time, reducing operations, and enhancing part quality. Early involvement of the Velosity design team leads to a successful on-time launch and cost containment.
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EDM – Wire
Wire EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) allows easy machining of complex parts and precision components. With faster processing times and superior finishes on even the most complex part geometries, Velosity provides its customers with a precise production and tooling experience every time.
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EDM – Sinker
Our sinker EDM equipment is ideal for hardened conductive materials and complex part details that are difficult to machine by other methods. This equipment is used to drill micro holes, create cavities, and make complex shapes in hardened metals. Velosity understands that manufacturing in highly regulated markets demands accuracy and precision, and we use only the best manufacturing techniques and equipment to achieve the tightest of tolerances for our customers.
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Graphite Machining
Velosity’s Graphite Machining Center delivers unmatched precision with advanced five-axis technology. Its zero-dust operation ensures a clean workspace, while exceptional surface finishes and tight tolerances make it ideal for industries like medical devices and defense.
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Prototyping
In the medical, defense, and industrial sectors, prototyping plays a crucial role in product development. It allows manufacturers to validate design efficacy and manufacturability, making adjustments as needed before moving to full-scale production. Velosity specializes in guiding projects seamlessly from proof of concept to production, including the development of medical prototypes.
The Velosity Engineering, Launch & Optimization Lab provides a dedicated environment where customers and Velosity engineers can collaborate, refine designs, evaluate manufacturability, and prepare products for production. By moving development work off production equipment and bringing engineering and manufacturing expertise together earlier, the Lab helps accelerate launches and reduce production risk.
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Ready to Take the Next Step?
At Velosity, our precision machining facilities are ready to handle your project. Whether you’re in the market for precision machining for medical devices or for the defense industry, we have the skills, tools, and knowledge to meet your needs. Contact us today to see how we can bring your project to life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Precision Machining?
Precision machining is a subtractive manufacturing process in which CNC-controlled equipment removes material from metal, plastic, or other materials to create components with precise dimensions and complex geometries. Velosity’s precision machining capabilities support tight-tolerance components, from prototypes and NPI through medium- and high-volume production. Depending on the application and feature, Velosity routinely manufactures components with tolerances within 0.0001 inch or less. Our capabilities include multi-axis milling, CNC Swiss machining, mill-turning, EDM, and more, supporting medical device, defense, aerospace, and industrial applications.
What Is Precision Medical Machining?
Precision medical machining is the CNC manufacturing of components used in medical devices and life sciences applications. It supports the production of complex, tight-tolerance components where dimensional accuracy, surface finish, material selection, repeatability, and traceability are critical. Velosity’s precision machining capabilities support medical device manufacturers from prototyping and development through new product introduction and production. Our quality systems and manufacturing processes are designed to meet the demanding requirements of medical device manufacturing, with capabilities including CNC Swiss machining, multi-axis milling, mill-turning, and EDM.
How Do I Choose a Precision Machine Shop?
When selecting a precision machining partner, consider the company’s capabilities, quality systems, industry experience, and ability to support your project from development through production. Look for a manufacturer that:
- Has the CNC machining capabilities and equipment required for your components, including milling, turning, Swiss machining, multi-axis machining, or EDM
- Maintains established quality systems and relevant certifications
- Has experience manufacturing components for your industry and application
- Has experience machining the specific metals, alloys, and engineering plastics required for your design
- Can provide engineering and manufacturability support to help optimize designs for production
- Can support your requirements from prototyping and development through production
Velosity combines precision machining capabilities, experienced engineering support, and established quality systems to help medical device, aerospace and defense, and industrial customers move complex components from development into production.
What Tolerances Can High Precision CNC Machining Achieve?
Precision CNC machining can achieve extremely tight tolerances, with tolerances within 0.0001 inch or less possible depending on the application, feature, material, machine, tooling, and part geometry. Multi-axis machining can reduce the number of setups required for complex geometries, helping improve consistency and minimize potential variation. At Velosity, components are machined to customer print specifications, with critical dimensions verified through in-process and final inspection.
What Materials Can Be Precision Machined?
Precision CNC machining works on many metals and engineering plastics, including stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, Inconel, brass, and PEEK. Material selection depends on the strength, corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, or weight requirements for your application. Velosity machines components for medical device, defense, and industrial programs, each with distinct material and surface finish standards. Contact our team to discuss your requirements.