Clearwater Engineering provides complete machining and assembly services from production CNC milling and turning to experimental or spares programs with single run highly complex components. We also offer precision honing for close tolerance holes as well as the manufacture of sheet metal components and assemblies that can be delivered in kits or individually as required. Our machining capabilities include hard metals such as titanium, steel and stainless steels as well as all forms of aluminum. Our competencies also include most forms of plate and bar material as well as forgings and castings. In addition, we offer high speed machining methods and cell manufacturing in a multi-axis dual pallet environment and with planned acquisitions of new high speed machining cells in the near future we will continue to add to our core competencies and services.
The management team at Clearwater Engineering has over 90 years of experience serving the aerospace industry. Their experience and expertise in all aspects of modern machine shop operations also includes the latest in lean manufacturing, quality assurance systems, high speed and cell manufacturing, all with a focus on producing the highest quality components and assemblies, on time, at the lowest possible cost. Our goal is to provide our customers with expert manufacturing services that provides’ strength in their supply chain through effective manufacturing and integration solutions, and it is this strength that is based on the principles of continuous improvement in capabilities, quality, delivery and cost objectives that result in customer satisfaction. Capabilities:
- Single Spindle 5-Axis machining (up to five feet)
- Horizontal 4-Axis Pallet System machining
- Large Vertical 3-Axis machining (up to five feet)
- CNC Lathe Turning
| EQUIPMENT LIST |
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| CNC Milling |
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| # |
WORK CENTER |
MACHINE |
MODEL |
XYZ TRAVEL |
AXIS |
A AXIS TRAVEL (DEG) |
B AXIS TRAVEL (DEG) |
RPM |
HP |
TOOLS |
| 1 |
201 |
SNK |
PC-60/5 |
60" x 26" x 18" |
5 |
25 |
25 |
5000 |
20 |
24 |
| 2 |
401 |
OKUMA |
MA-60 HB |
40" x 31.5" x 32" |
4 |
NA |
NA |
5000 |
30 |
40 |
| 3 |
301 |
OKUMA |
MC-60 VAE |
60" x 26" x 30" |
3 |
NA |
NA |
5000 |
30 |
20 |
| 4 |
302 |
OKUMA |
MA-550 VB |
60" x 23" x 30" |
3 |
NA |
NA |
6000 |
30 |
32 |
| 5 |
402 |
Hardinge/Bridgeport |
1500 XR |
60" x 27" x 30" |
3 & 4 |
360 |
NA |
15000 |
32 |
48 |
| 6 |
403 |
MAKINO |
A82M |
43.3" x 32.3" x 40.1" |
4 |
NA |
NA |
8000 |
40 |
137 |
| 7 |
303 |
TREE |
VMC 1060 |
50" x 24" x 25" |
3 |
NA |
NA |
8000 |
15 |
24 |
| 8 |
304 |
TREE |
VMC 1060 |
50" x 24" x 25" |
3 |
NA |
NA |
8000 |
15 |
24 |
| 9 |
305 |
FADAL |
VMC 40 |
36" x 16" x 20" |
3 |
NA |
NA |
10000 |
10 |
21 |
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| CNC & CONVENTIONAL LATHES |
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| # |
WORK CENTER |
MACHINE |
QTY |
MODEL |
MAX STOCK LENGTH |
CONTROL |
SPDL DIA |
RPM |
HP |
TOOL CPTY |
| 10 |
201 |
OKUMA CADET |
1 |
CNC LATHE |
13.0" |
05P500LG |
10" |
2000 |
5 |
12 |
| 11 |
210 |
MILWAUKEE |
1 |
CONV LATHE |
60.0" |
MANUAL |
12" |
1500 |
5 |
4 |
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| SUPPORT EQUIPMENT |
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| # |
WORK CENTER |
MACHINE |
QTY |
DESCRIPTION |
MAX STOCK LENGTH |
FEED RATE |
RPM |
HP |
NA |
NA |
| 12 |
202 |
MILWAUKEE |
1 |
VERTICAL MILL |
NA |
1/4 X 60 |
15/1500 |
10 |
|
|
| 13 |
203 |
BRIDGEPORT |
2 |
VERTICAL MILL |
NA |
NA |
2000 |
10 |
|
|
| 14 |
204 |
HEM |
1 |
SAW |
13.0" |
NA |
60/300 |
3 |
|
|
| 15 |
205 |
SUNNEN |
1 |
HONE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 16 |
NA |
ZOLLER |
1 |
PRESETTER |
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|
|
|
|
|
| 17 |
NA |
ZEISS |
1 |
CMM |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 18 |
NA |
BROWNE AND SHARP |
1 |
CMM |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 19 |
NA |
SURFACE TABLE |
1 |
|
|
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Clearwater Engineering also utilizes the latest in MRP management software, linking all the necessary functions required for high quality, cost effective management that includes scheduling, capacity planning, material planning, purchasing and financial accounting to name a few. |