CNC Machining Optimization and Services

The Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining Innovation Lab at the Center for Manufacturing Advancement (CMA) provides process optimization and testing services for manufacturers around the world. The CNC Machining Innovation Lab enables new and existing businesses to evaluate their processes, develop improvements and incorporate efficiencies without disrupting current operations.

Featuring state-of-the-art equipment, cutting-edge technology and a staff of talented machinists, this space empowers manufacturers to optimize and increase global competitiveness.

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Clients and partners of the CNC Machining Innovation Lab at the CMA expect relevant, impactful and deployable ROI-driven subtractive machining services and results.

Businesses can:

• Test various processing configurations to determine the most effective design.
• Review and improve existing manufacturing processes without disrupting operations at existing facilities.
• Replicate processing anomalies or other challenges in a controlled environment.
• Leverage the CMA’s expertise to find solutions.

The ISO 9001:2015 certified CNC Machining Innovation Lab is housed inside the Center for Manufacturing Advancement (CMA) on the campus of the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR).

CNC Machining Capabilities 

The CNC Machining Innovation Lab at the CMA partners with public and private manufacturers of all sizes to modernize their processes, identify and integrate emerging technologies and provide data-driven process development and optimization. The CNC Machining Innovation Lab also explores and develops subtractive machining strategies for parts produced with additive manufacturing. 

Companies can present a challenge to the CNC Machining Innovation Lab and continue to produce goods while the CMA machinists develop a solution that suits their needs.

Manufacturers looking for a competitive edge can come to the CMA’s CNC Machining Innovation Lab for:

• Process development
• Process optimization
• CNC programming
• Emerging technology integration
• Automation integration
• Fixture design
• Turn-key solutions
• Complete subtractive data capturing and analysis
• Application engineering support

The CNC Machining Innovation Lab at the CMA moves and evolves at the speed of manufacturing, helping our clients and partners realize competitive advantages that drive growth metrics such as cost, efficiency, quality, evolution, capacity and growth.

We are looking for industry and technology partners to drive mutual success in the CMA’s CNC Machining Innovation Lab and the CMA as a whole.

Specialized Subtractive Machining Equipment 

The CNC Machining Innovation Lab at the CMA boasts a broad inventory of specialized subtractive machining equipment, including sensors to measure factors like cutting force, slow-motion cameras to track chip formation, infrared cameras to analyze the impact of heat and much more. Companies can even test and utilize sensors inside the various subtractive machines for data collection.

All this specialized equipment allows the CNC Machining Innovation Lab to support unique and complex client needs while they continue their own operations.

The full equipment library in the CMA’s CNC Machining Innovation Lab includes:

• DMG NLX 2500 | 1250
• Haas UMC 1250SS
• Haas VF3 SSYT
• Haas VF9
• AgieCharmilles CUT AM500
• Stratasys F370CR 3D Printer
• Haimer Balancer
• Haimer Tool Preset
• Haimer Heat Shrink
• Rego Fix Tool Press
• Kistler Dynamometer
• Spike Cutting Force Analyzer MetalMAX
• Vibration Analysis
• Teledyne FLIR Thermal Imaging
• Phantom High-Speed Cameras