Kurt Machining

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Kurt Machining has a complete in-house system that encompasses 3-5 axis compound cutting, high-precision processing for large workpieces, grinding, broaching, and surface treatment, cleanroom cleaning, and cleanroom assembly.
It offers precision CNC machining services with exacting tolerances.

This page introduces its microfabrication features, the processing services it offers, processing examples, and more.

Kurt Machining's microfabrication services

What sets Kurt Machining apart is its highly stable mass production system, which uses automated robot lines.
This system is primarily focused on 3-5 axis compound cutting and lathing/turning for large workpieces. All of its services, from semiconductor equipment component processing to cleaning and assembly, are provided from a single site.

One of its strengths is that it uses a Brown & Sharpe high-precision CMM (with a measurement accuracy of 8 µm) to machine components which require exacting, ±0.005 to 0.008 mm-class tolerance control.

Fabrication services

Kurt Machining's services are primarily focused on machining using precision CNC milling machines (3-5-axis) and turning machines.
It processes metal components that require tolerances on the order of several µm.

It is capable of machining components with difficult approaches using its right-angle heads and high-precision mechanism components with complex shapes, managing production to maintain consistent stability through the use of its robotized FMS lines.

Supported materials

Kurt Machining has a track record of machining difficult-to-cut materials and heat-resistant alloys such as aluminum, titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, and alloys with high nickel content.
It is particularly well-suited to companies which expect to need precision cutting, especially of difficult-to-cut metal material.

Supported sizes

Kurt Machining's milling (precision range) has a maximum working cube size of 36 inches, and its extra large precision milling has a working cube of up to 20 feet x 6 feet. Its turning has a maximum diameter of 35 inches and a maximum length of 10.5 feet.

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Kurt Machining excels at working with difficult-to-cut materials, complex shapes, and tight tolerances, primarily focusing on precision metal-cutting.
It can perform right-angle head machining and compound machining, process large workpieces, and handle everything from grinding and surface treatment to cleanroom cleaning and cleanroom assembly in-house.

It also performs machining, precision washing, and assembly for semiconductor equipment.
Furthermore, it is well-suited for companies needing secondary processing of complex components.

This site recommends various microfabrication service providers for companies searching for microfabrication partners.

Examples of Kurt Machining's microfabrication

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Company Information

Company Name Kurt Machining
Location 5280 Main Street NE
Minneapolis, MN 55421
USA
Telephone +1-(763)-572-1500
Website https://www.kurtmachining.com/
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