WATERJET CUTTING & CNC MACHINING OF STAINLESS STEEL SWIVEL ARM

Schenke Tool Co. used our precision CNC machining capabilities to manufacture this stainless steel swivel arm used as part of laboratory equipment.  The part started on our Waterjet, the blank was finish machined on our vertical machining center, then the part was milled and welded, all without leaving our shop. This swivel arm is constructed of 304 stainless steel with a highly polished finish due to the requirements of the laboratory setting.

Utilizing CNC milling and CNC turning, as well as our custom fixturing capabilities to design the fixtures for the machining and assembly steps, we milled and tapped the base plate, and turned the base plate and sleeve before TIG welding them together and assembling all four component sections. The final piece had an overall height of 4″, with the base plate measuring 16″ x 8″ and 1.5″ thick. Typical orders for this part are 10 – 20 pieces, with a four week lead time for manufacture and delivery, and a total of 30 pieces per year.

 

Stainless Steel Swivel Arm Specifications

  • Product
    • This Swivel Arm is used within a laboratory application.
  • Capabilities Applied/Processes
    Waterjet
    • Cut Base from Stock Plate
    Fixturing
    • Design & Manufacture Custom Fixtures
      • Turning
      • Milling
    CNC Milling
    • Mill Profile of Base Plate
    • Tapping
    CNC Turning
    • Turned Both Sides of Base Plate
    • Turn Sleeve
    Welding
    • TIG Weld Steel Sleeve
    Assembly
    • Press in Sleeve
    • Assemble 4 Components Together
    Inspection
    • 100% Inspection
  • Specifications
    Overall Part Dimensions
    • Base Plate:
      • Thickness: 1.500″
      • Length: 16.000″
      • Width: 8.000″
      • Product Height: 4.000″
    Tightest Tolerances
    • ±.0002″
    Material Used
    • 304 Stainless Steel
    Max Material Finish
    • Polished
    Industry for Use
    • Laboratory Equipment
    Quantity
    • 30 Per Year
  • Additional Information
    Turn-Around Time
    • 6 Weeks
    Packaging
    • Special Sized Boxing
    • Foam Wrapped to Preserve Polished Finish
    Delivery Location
    • Ohio
    Standards Met
    • Customer supplied print, 2D DWG CAD Drawing
    Product Name
    • Swivel Arm
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