Tridecs Corporation

Third-generation family-owned Hayward shop in business since 1969, doing multi-axis milling and turning for aerospace, medical and defense.

Capabilities

• 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC milling
• Live-tool CNC turning
• Prototype and production machining
• CMM inspection
• Mechanical assembly
• 2D/3D CAD/CAM support

Materials

Titanium, Stainless steel, Aluminum, Copper, PEEK, ULTEM, Torlon, Delrin.

Quality & certifications

ISO 9001:2015-based QMS (as stated on site).

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Titanium and Engineering Plastic Machining in Hayward with Tridecs Corporation

Some jobs involve materials that are tricky from the start. Titanium is strong but hard on tools. High-performance plastics such as PEEK and Torlon are stable and tough, but can be costly and sensitive to heat. Tridecs Corporation is a third-generation family-owned Hayward shop, listed here as in business since 1969, doing multi-axis milling and turning for aerospace, medical and defense, with 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC milling, live-tool CNC turning, prototype and production machining, CMM inspection, mechanical assembly and 2D and 3D CAD and CAM support. This page covers machining difficult materials in Hayward and how to prepare a request.

Materials named on the listing

The listing names titanium, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, PEEK, ULTEM, Torlon and Delrin. Here is a quick guide to what each is generally used for.

• Titanium: high strength for its weight and good corrosion resistance
• Stainless steel: corrosion resistant and widely used
• Aluminum: light and easy to machine
• Copper: conducts heat and electricity
• PEEK: a tough plastic that handles heat and chemicals
• ULTEM: a rigid plastic with good heat and electrical insulation
• Torlon: a very strong, high temperature plastic
• Delrin: a stiff, low friction plastic often used for gears and bearings

Naming the exact grade in your request matters, since two materials with the same family name can behave differently.

Why titanium takes planning

Titanium holds heat at the cutting edge and wears tools faster than aluminum. Shops respond with slower speeds, rigid setups and steady coolant. The result is a longer cycle time, which shows up in price. If your part could be made from another material, ask whether that would lower the cost.

Machining high performance plastics

Plastics move as they heat and as stress releases from the stock. A part can shift slightly after cutting. Sharp tools, light cuts and good fixturing help. If tolerance is tight, tell the shop which dimensions matter most.

3, 4 and 5-axis milling and live-tool turning

More axes let a mill reach more faces of a part in one setup. Live-tool turning adds powered tools to a lathe so it can cut flats and holes on a round part. Both reduce setups. The listing names both.

CAD and CAM support

CAD is the drawing or model of a part, and CAM turns it into tool paths for a machine. The listing mentions 2D and 3D CAD and CAM support, so a buyer who has a rough design can ask about help preparing it for machining. Send whatever files you have, including sketches.

Inspection and assembly

The listing names CMM inspection and mechanical assembly. A coordinate measuring machine checks dimensions by probing a part. Assembly can combine machined parts and hardware into a finished unit.

Industries named

The listing names aerospace, medical and defense. Tell the shop what documents you need, such as material certificates or inspection reports.

What to include in an RFQ

• Drawing and 3D model with revision
• Exact material and grade, with any specification
• Quantity now and expected later
• Tolerances and which are critical
• Finish
• Inspection or document needs
• Delivery date

A family shop since 1969

The listing says the shop has been family-owned for three generations. That suggests deep roots in the area, though samples and first orders remain the best test.

Questions worth asking about exotic materials

Ask how the shop sources special stock, how long it usually takes to arrive and whether a certificate comes with it. Ask whether you should buy a few extra pieces of material, since a scrapped part in titanium or Torlon costs more than one in aluminum. Also ask whether a small change in wall thickness or corner radius could reduce machining time without hurting function.

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