Even though we at Stecker Machine are extremely modest people, we occasionally like to toot our own horns in order to demonstrate our leadership position in the remarkable CNC machining industry. In spite of this, today's topic is a difficult one: we have to choose just three CNC machined parts out of all of them so that we can talk about them.

Considering that custom CNC machining has been successful for almost half a century, choosing between these options is like picking a favorite child because there are so many good choices. They are all priceless, but in their own unique and individual ways.

Despite the fact that we pour our entire selves into every project, there are a few of them that seem to stand out more than the others. It is possible that this is the case as a result of the challenge that was overcome, the limited amount of time that was worked within, or simply due to the impressive nature of the component itself.
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Earlier, we provided access to the webpage for our Photo Gallery, which showcased a collection of CNC machined parts and projects that we are particularly pleased with. We are continually including new content on that page; however, we have not yet acknowledged the three projects that stand out as being especially noteworthy.

The following statement is intended to be completely transparent: it is entirely possible that the readers of this blog post will engage in some particularly heated debates. There is a possibility that a number of Stecker's CNC operators will disagree with this list and decide that they would rather work on projects that have some sort of personal significance for them. Given this, it stands to reason that our offspring are the cutest and most intelligent of all the children in the world.

Let's take a look at three of the most interesting CNC machined parts that Stecker Machine has produced without regard to the specific order in which they were produced.

Components manufactured by complex CNC machines that are used for the cover and case of electric vehicle gearboxes

Arcimoto was ready to ramp up production of its Fun Utility Vehicle (FUV), an electric vehicle with a gearbox case and cover that required a high level of machining in order to achieve high-volume production. Arcimoto's FUV was designed to be a fun and functional all-terrain vehicle. Arcimoto was prepared to increase the amount of its FUVs that it produced.

The 3-component machining of sand cast aluminum A356 T6 was performed by Stecker, which has been a partner with Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry (WAF) for several decades. The drawings were created by Tier 1 supplier Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry (WAF). WAF contacted Stecker. Stecker had to produce the first 50 sets of these intricate pieces within a timeframe that was even more constrained than the four months that they were given to do so. The tolerances on these pieces are extremely close.

This project is impressive not only because it is for an electric vehicle, but also because it allowed the teams to collaborate in order to significantly improve quality, which resulted in the creation of a gearbox case and cover that is more consistent and capable. This project is not only impressive because it is for an electric vehicle, but also because it allowed the teams to collaborate in order to significantly improve quality.

2. CNC Machining of Automobile Engine Superchargers Automobile Engine Supercharger CNC Machining

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It's always awesome to see fast cars with potent engines. It is beyond cool to have a Hemi engine that is capable of producing up to 2,000 horsepower, but in order to achieve this level of power, you will need the most powerful supercharger that is available for a Hemi. Having a Hemi engine that is capable of producing up to 2,000 horsepower is beyond cool. However, machining this component with a CNC machine is not a walk in the park at all.

The ability to maintain extremely precise diameters and positional tolerances is by far the most challenging obstacle to circumvent. Case in point:Because of the specifications of the print, the engineers at Stecker were required to coordinate their efforts with the tooling suppliers so that they could design the specialty cut tooling.

And, as is the case with any project, costs had to be kept under control, which meant that the number of additional operations had to be kept to a minimum. This was a challenge because it required a lot of planning and preparation. Because of this, additional work had to be done up front to find ways to reduce the amount of stress in the castings so that the additional steps could be skipped.

3. Valve Body Manifold CNC machining ag_trans_Valve_Body_Manifold ag_trans_Valve_Body_Manifold

There is more to this one's history than meets the eye, despite the fact that they have a wonderful appearance. These valve bodies went through a number of processes during their production, beginning with bar stock and continuing on through sand casting, prototyping, and high-pressure die casting. One of the things that helps to make this project stand out from others is the fact that its execution required a reliable partnership between the business and its end user.