If you work with machinery components long enough, you’ll realize you shouldn’t always depend on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts. That's one reason custom-machined parts manufacturing is an in-demand service — it modifies existing parts and creates new pieces from scratch. Caylor Industrial Sales in Dalton, GA, has been a leading supplier of custom-machined parts since 1980, working directly with fabrication facilities and handling a wide variety of materials. To understand the advantages of this service, it's important to consider the materials and processes involved, as well as situations that call for custom parts.

A Guide To Custom-Machined Parts 

Conventional Vs. CNC Production 

There are two primary methods for producing custom parts, and each has unique advantages. The conventional method is straightforward, with a skilled operator performing all the lathe's movements to create custom parts. Computerized numerical control (CNC) manufacturing uses automated computer control to create parts; once a technician sets up the process, the machine does the work. 

Materials

Caylor Industrial Sales uses stainless and structural steel, aluminum, brass, Delrin® (acetal homopolymer), and Lexan® (polycarbonate resin) in its custom parts. With custom-machined parts manufacturing, you can get the exact pieces you need from these materials, such as industrial valves, pins, and rods, in a small- or full-scale run. 

Advantages

There are many situations that call for custom-machined parts, and most come down to fulfilling specific parameters. Projects may suffer as engineers search for the right COTS products, so customization is a better solution. Customized components will streamline manufacturing and improve machine performance. 

Custom-machined parts cater to your exact needs, so they’re an ideal solution when you can't find the right off-the-shelf component. When you get your custom parts from Caylor Industrial Sales, you won't miss a beat in the production process. Visit their website to learn more about their industrial hardware services, and call (706) 226-3198 to discuss your needs.