Expedite Precision Works, Inc.

Family-owned San Jose shop for 30 years, machining close tolerance plastic and metal parts from prototype to high volume.

Capabilities

• CNC machining
• Swiss turning
• Wire and sinker EDM
• Laser welding
• Fabrication
• Prototype to high volume production

Materials

Plastics, Metals.

Quality & certifications

AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, ITAR (as stated on site).

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Close Tolerance Plastic and Metal Parts in San Jose with Expedite Precision Works

Many shops focus on metal. Many others avoid plastic. A shop that machines both can serve products that mix materials. Expedite Precision Works, Inc. is a family-owned San Jose shop listed here as operating for 30 years, machining close tolerance plastic and metal parts from prototype to high volume, with CNC machining, Swiss turning, wire and sinker EDM, laser welding, fabrication and prototype to high volume production. The listing shows AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485 and ITAR, as stated on the site. This page explains how to prepare a request for close tolerance parts in San Jose.

Close tolerance and material choice

Metal and plastic respond differently to cutting. Metal holds its size well after cutting. Plastic can shift as heat dissipates and stress relaxes. Holding close tolerances in plastic takes sharp tools, light cuts and careful fixturing. Holding them in metal takes stable machines and good measurement. Tell the shop the exact materials and the dimensions that matter most.

CNC machining and Swiss turning

CNC machining covers milling and turning for many shapes. Swiss turning handles small, slender round parts, with the bar supported close to the tool so it does not flex. If your part is a small pin or screw, Swiss turning may be the right route.

Wire EDM and sinker EDM

Wire EDM cuts conductive metals with a thin wire and electrical sparks, and it is good for sharp corners and narrow slots. Sinker EDM uses a shaped electrode to erode cavities into a part. Both leave very little cutting force, so they suit delicate or hardened parts. They only work on metals.

Laser welding

Laser welding uses a focused beam to join parts with a narrow, precise weld and little heat spread. It is used for small or delicate assemblies. If your parts need welding, send a drawing that shows where welds go and any leak or strength requirements.

Fabrication

Fabrication builds parts or assemblies from cut and formed material. It pairs well with machining when a part has both formed and machined features.

Prototype to high volume

The listing says the shop does prototype to high volume production. State your forecast and how often you plan to order. A prototype has a different cost profile than a high-volume run.

Quality listing

AS9100D is an aerospace standard. ISO 13485 applies to medical devices. ITAR is a U.S. regulation on certain defense items and data. If any apply to your project, say so in the request. Your own compliance team decides whether they do.

Family-owned for 30 years

The listing describes a family-owned shop with 30 years in business. That is a long record, though a sample order is still the best test.

What to include in an RFQ

• Drawing and 3D model with revision
• Plastic or metal grade
• Quantity now and later
• Critical tolerances and how they will be measured
• Finish, cleaning and packaging
• Document needs
• Delivery date

Mixing plastic and metal

If your assembly has plastic and metal parts that must fit together, say so. Metal and plastic expand at different rates with temperature, so a fit that works at room temperature may change in use. Give the operating range if you know it.

Local convenience

A San Jose shop is easy to reach from across Silicon Valley, which helps when you want to review parts or discuss a fit problem.

Questions that help you compare

Ask what lead time to expect for a first order, which processes are done in the shop and which are arranged elsewhere, and how inspection is documented. Ask how the shop handles a change in your drawing during a job. Clear answers help you compare shops fairly, and they help the shop quote accurately.

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