C&C Machining, Inc.

Hayward machine shop with over 35 years of experience, running vertical machining centers and CNC lathes.

Capabilities

• CNC milling (4-axis vertical machining centers)
• CNC turning
• Production machining
• Plating, EDM and grinding through partner shops

Materials

Aluminum, High nickel alloys, Plastics.

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CNC Machining of Aluminum and High Nickel Alloys in Hayward at C&C Machining

Aluminum is easy to cut. High nickel alloys are not. They are tough, hold their strength at high temperature and wear out tools quickly. A shop that lists both is used to adjusting its methods. C&C Machining, Inc. is a Hayward machine shop listed here with over 35 years of experience, running vertical machining centers and CNC lathes, with 4-axis CNC milling, CNC turning, production machining, and plating, EDM and grinding through partner shops, in aluminum, high nickel alloys and plastics. This page explains how to prepare for CNC machining in Hayward when your part has demanding material or finishing needs.

Machines named on the listing

The listing describes 4-axis vertical machining centers and CNC lathes. A vertical machining center has a spindle that points down at the part. The fourth axis is a rotating table, which lets the machine reach features around the sides of a part without moving it by hand. CNC lathes turn round parts such as shafts, rings and bushings.

Materials

Aluminum is light and cuts quickly, which suits housings, brackets and enclosures. High nickel alloys are used where strength, corrosion resistance or heat resistance is needed. They are harder to cut and usually cost more to machine, since cutting speeds are lower and tools wear faster. Plastics suit insulation, light weight and chemical resistance. Tell the shop the exact alloy, as these materials behave very differently from one another.

Production machining

The listing names production machining, which means repeating the same part in larger numbers. In production, the setup is tuned for steady output, with fixtures and tool plans that cut each part the same way. Say how many parts you expect each year so the shop can plan for it.

Partner shops for plating, EDM and grinding

The listing says plating, EDM and grinding are done through partner shops. That is a common way to handle processes a machine shop does not run itself. It can be convenient, because one shop coordinates the chain. It can also add time, since parts travel to other sites. Ask about lead time for any step that is done outside, and say what specification the plating or grinding must meet.

Planning a job with outside processes

• State the full sequence, such as machine, grind, then plate
• Note which surfaces must hold size after plating
• Give the plating specification and thickness
• Ask how the shop handles inspection after outside steps
• Allow extra time in your schedule

Over 35 years of experience

The listing notes over 35 years of experience. Many shops learn their strengths over that time, though the best test is a sample or a first article that you check yourself.

What to include in an RFQ

• Drawing or model with revision
• Material and exact alloy
• Quantity now and reorders later
• Critical tolerances
• Finish, plating or grinding needs
• Delivery date

Why a Hayward shop is helpful

Hayward sits between the South Bay and the East Bay industrial areas. A local supplier makes it easier to track parts when several processes are involved.

Questions to ask about tough alloys

For high nickel alloys, ask how much extra time the material adds, and whether the price depends on the stock size and form. Ask whether the shop suggests any change in tolerance or radius that could lower the cost. Also ask how stock will be sourced and how long the material takes to arrive, since special alloys can have longer lead times than common aluminum.

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