AN Machine Inc

San Jose CNC shop doing milling, turning and reverse engineering for aerospace, defense, medical and semiconductor programs.

Capabilities

• CNC milling
• CNC turning
• Multi-axis CNC machining
• Reverse engineering
• Prototype manufacturing
• Production manufacturing

Quality & certifications

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

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To request a quote from this shop, use the Request a Quote form. Tell us the part, material, quantity and deadline, and we will pass your request to the shop.

Reverse Engineering and Multi-Axis CNC Machining in San Jose with AN Machine

Sometimes the part exists, but the drawing does not. Maybe the supplier closed, or the part came with a legacy machine, or the paperwork was lost. AN Machine Inc is a San Jose CNC shop listed here for milling, turning and reverse engineering for aerospace, defense, medical and semiconductor programs, with CNC milling, CNC turning, multi-axis CNC machining, reverse engineering, prototype manufacturing and production manufacturing. The listing shows AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015 and ITAR registration, as stated on the site. This page explains reverse engineering and how to prepare a request in San Jose.

What reverse engineering is

Reverse engineering means measuring an existing part to create a drawing or 3D model. The shop measures dimensions, studies features, notes the material and writes a drawing so the part can be made again. It is useful for obsolete parts, lost drawings and legacy equipment. The result is a documented design that you can reorder.

What to send

• The sample part, if you can ship it
• Photos from several angles
• Any old drawings or partial notes
• The material, if known
• What the part does and what it mates with
• Which dimensions are most critical

A worn or damaged sample may not show the original dimensions. Describe how it is used, so the shop can judge what the original design intended.

Multi-axis machining

Once a drawing exists, the part can be made. Multi-axis machines can cut several faces in one setup, which helps with complex parts. CNC milling handles blocky shapes, and CNC turning handles round ones.

Prototype and production manufacturing

The listing names both. Reverse engineered parts are often made as a small prototype first, so you can check fit in the real equipment. When the part works, a production order can follow. Share the number of parts you expect to need over time.

Industries on the listing

The listing names aerospace, defense, medical and semiconductor programs. These fields can have strict requirements for documents and approvals. If you need a part for a program with a specified source or approved design, check your own requirements before replacing it with a reverse engineered part. That decision is yours.

Quality listing

AS9100D is an aerospace quality standard. ITAR is a U.S. regulation covering certain defense items and data. The listing shows both, as stated on the site. If ITAR applies to your project, tell the shop early so that drawings are handled correctly.

Keep the new drawing

A reverse engineered drawing is valuable. Ask for a copy, along with the 3D model if one is made. That lets you reorder without starting again, and you can share it with other suppliers if you need to.

What to include in an RFQ

• Sample or drawing and model
• Material and grade, or a request for material identification
• Quantity now and later
• Critical tolerances
• Finish
• Inspection or document needs
• Delivery date

Be clear about tolerances

When tolerances are unknown, the shop must decide. Tell it which features must fit and which are loose. If you can, measure mating parts and share those numbers.

Why local is helpful

Reverse engineering works best when you can hand over a part and talk it through. A San Jose shop is easy to reach from across Silicon Valley.

Questions about a reverse engineering job

Ask whether the shop will measure the part and send you the drawing for approval before cutting new parts. Ask how it deals with worn surfaces and unknown tolerances, and whether it can identify the material. Ask how long the drawing stage takes, since it adds time before the first part is made. A drawing approved by you is the best protection against a part that does not fit.

To get started, Request a Quote through Machining Marketplace and we will pass your request to AN Machine.

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