CNC Design Review

CNC Design Review: Your Fastest Path to RFQ Approval with AXALLOY Precision

AXALLOY Precision is a Shenzhen-based CNC machining partner specializing in complex, high-value components made from difficult-to-machine alloys. We support international engineering, procurement and quality teams from prototype development through low-volume and repeat production.

As your partner, we provide CNC Design Review to deliver clear, actionable feedback on manufacturability, tool paths, fixture requirements and production process. This helps you finalize drawings before quoting, shorten lead times, reduce rejection risk and control total costs — all while supporting the demanding materials and tight tolerances that matter for your aerospace, medical, energy or precision equipment projects.

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CNC Design Review for difficult-alloy precision machining

Key Benefits You Receive

Early identification of complex geometries, thin walls and critical interfaces so you can correct issues before they affect production.
Clear recommendations on the best machining process (3/4/5-axis milling, mill-turn or Swiss CNC) for your specific alloys and features.
Defined minimum features, tolerances and surface requirements that match our actual capabilities.
Fewer changes during RFQ quoting, faster internal production planning and smoother hand-off to our shop.
Stronger process control and documentation that aligns with your engineering and quality requirements.

How CNC Design Review Helps You Get the RFQ Approved Faster

Typical projects that require review include parts with complex pockets, thin walls, precision bores or multiple features that standard vendors may not handle reliably. When we review your complete 2D drawings and 3D models (STEP, IGES, SAT, etc.), we map every critical surface, tolerance and material behavior to our supported processes. This gives you:

Reduced re-work and scrap during prototype or low-volume runs.

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More predictable lead times (5–20 business days depending on volume).

Optimized

Lower overall part cost through optimized fixture planning and tool usage.

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Material traceability and quality records ready from the first day of production.

Supported File Formats for Your CNC Design Review

3D CAD

STEP, STP, IGES, IGS, X_T, X_B, SLDPRT, SAT
2D Drawings

PDF, DWG, DXF
Compressed

ZIP, RAR
Images

JPG, PNG, TIFF

Maximum upload size per RFQ: 500 MB

Units: We accept both metric and imperial units.

Material Focus

We routinely machine nickel-based superalloys, titanium alloys, precipitation-hardening stainless steels, duplex/super duplex stainless steels, cobalt-based alloys and selected specialty metals.

Typical Grades

Inconel 718/625 Hastelloy C-276/C-22 Monel Titanium Gr 2/5/23 17-4 PH 15-5 PH A286 MP35N

Production & Tolerance Capabilities

Parameter	Standard Capability
Supported Production Volume	1–10,000+ parts
Prototype Quantity	1–20 parts
Low-Volume Production	20–500 parts
Batch Production	500–10,000+ parts
Standard Dimensional Tolerance	±0.010 mm
Precision Dimensional Tolerance	±0.005 mm
Standard Angular Tolerance	±0.5°
Precision Angular Tolerance	±0.1°
Position Tolerance	Down to 0.010 mm
Flatness	Down to 0.005 mm
Concentricity	Down to 0.008 mm
Standard Surface Finish	Ra 1.6 μm
Precision Machined Finish	Ra 0.8 μm
Ground Surface Finish	Down to Ra 0.2 μm
EDM Surface Finish	Down to Ra 0.8 μm
Minimum Wall Thickness	0.5 mm
Minimum Machined Hole Diameter	Ø0.5 mm
Minimum Thread Size	M1.0
Maximum Part Weight	1,000 kg
Standard Lead Time	10–20 business days
Prototype Lead Time	5–10 business days
Expedited Service	Available

Core Machining Capabilities You Can Use After Review

CNC Milling

Max 3-Axis Part Size: 1,000 × 600 × 600 mm
Max 4-Axis Part Size: Ø500 × 800 mm
Max 5-Axis Part Size: Ø500 × 400 mm
Max Table Load: 800 kg
Spindle Speed: 20,000 rpm
Positioning Accuracy: ±0.005 mm (repeatability ±0.003 mm)
Operations: facing, contouring, pocketing, drilling, tapping, boring, thread milling
Suitable parts: housings, brackets, manifolds, impellers, blades, complex structural components

CNC Turning

Max Turning Diameter: Ø500 mm
Max Turning Length: 1,000 mm
Turning Tolerance: ±0.005 mm
Operations: turning, facing, grooving, threading, boring, drilling, parting

Mill-Turn Machining

Max Machining Diameter: Ø400 mm
Max Machining Length: 800 mm
Controlled Axes: Up to 9
Operations: turning, milling, drilling, tapping, grooving

Swiss CNC Turning

Max Bar Diameter: Ø32 mm
Min Part Diameter: Ø0.5 mm
Operations: turning, milling, cross drilling, slotting, threading

Wire EDM & Sinker EDM

Max Workpiece Size: 600 × 400 × 300 mm (wire) / 500 × 350 × 300 mm (sinker)
Cutting Accuracy: ±0.005 mm
Surface Finish: down to Ra 0.8 μm (wire) / Ra 0.4 μm (sinker)
Ideal for: narrow slots, sharp corners and hard-to-reach features in Inconel, Hastelloy, titanium and stainless steels

Precision Grinding

Grinding Tolerance: down to ±0.002 mm
Surface Finish: down to Ra 0.2 μm
Suitable for: shafts, sealing surfaces and bearing fits

Inspection and Documentation

We provide full traceability and quality records:

Material Test Report, Mill Test Certificate, Certificate of Conformance
First Article Inspection Report
Ballooned Drawing Report
Full Dimensional Inspection Report
Surface Roughness Report
Heat Treatment Certificate, Coating Certificate
Custom Inspection Plans and in-process checks

CMM Measurement Accuracy

All CMM work uses a temperature-controlled room with equipment calibrated to 1.8 + L/300 μm accuracy.

Our Approach to Every Project

We evaluate material behavior, geometry, tolerances, surface requirements, inspection strategy and production volume before defining the machining process. This structured review ensures every part we quote is process-capable and meets your exact requirements.

Ready to strengthen your RFQ response? Upload your 2D drawings and 3D models today. Our engineering team will return a detailed CNC Design Review report with specific recommendations, process options and cost impact within the standard timeframe. This step significantly improves the chance that your proposal is accepted — because the part is already proven manufacturable and the risks are eliminated.

AXALLOY Precision

Where complex alloys meet precise, repeatable production.