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High-precision Components For Humanoid Robots, Aerospace, And The Medical Industry—a Testament To Our Micron-level Precision Capabilities

Foreword

 

±0.005mm tolerance, single-step electrochemical machining, 100% traceability-we are not just an ordinary machining shop. Backed by a research institute, we possess a full range of manufacturing equipment, including imported lathes, 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining centers, electrochemical machining (ECM) centers, EDM machines, wire EDM machines, laser welding systems, and gear hobbing/shaping machines, as well as a comprehensive inspection system comprising Zeiss coordinate measuring machines and GOM blue light inspection systems. We are certified to ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and AS9100D. We focus on three areas: humanoid robots, aerospace, and medical devices.

Humanoid robot

 

Component Types:
Planetary Carriers, Output Flanges, Rotor Supports, Enclosures, End Caps.

Key Technical Difficulties:

High-precision assembly based on complex dimensional stack-ups.

Distortion control for thin-walled parts (1.0–2.5mm) during clamping.

Stringent mass-production stability (CPK ≥ 1.33).

High-strength materials: 7075-T6 Al / 40Cr Steel.

Machining Resources:

Precision Lathes: Shafts and flanges.

Multi-axis Machining Centers (3/4/5-axis): Irregular apertures and side profiles.

High-precision Slow-speed Wire EDM: Complex slotting and fine-finishing.

Case 1: Planetary Carrier

 

1. Technical Challenges:

True Position Tolerance: The position tolerance for the three sets of planet gear shaft holes is required to be within Φ0.01 mm.

Cylindricity: The cylindricity of the shaft holes must be within 0.003 mm.

Material Characteristics: Made of 7075-T6 aluminum alloy; highly susceptible to deformation caused by residual stress release after machining.

2. Process Route:
Rough Machining (Machining Center - Stock Removal) → Aging Treatment (Stress Relief) → Finish Machining (Machining Center - Shaft Holes & End Faces) → Slow-speed WEDM (Critical Slots) → Full CMM Inspection (Coordinate Measuring Machine)

3. Solutions

Challenges Solutions Results
True Position of 3 Holes (Φ0.01mm) Machining all shaft holes in a single setup to eliminate repetitive positioning errors. Measured Position ≤ Φ0.008mm
Cylindricity (0.003mm) Utilizing PCD reamers combined with constant temperature cutting (20±1°C). Measured Cylindricity: 0.0025mm
Machining Deformation Implementing stress-relief aging (180°C × 4h) after rough machining. Deformation reduced from 0.03mm to 0.008mm

4. Delivery

Production Capacity: 800 units/month

Yield Rate: 94%

CPK: 1.38

Case 2: Output Flange

 

1. Technical Challenges:

End face runout: 0.005 mm

Mating surface roughness: Ra 0.4

True position of threaded holes: Φ0.05 mm

2. Process Route:
Turning (End Face + OD + ID) → MC Milling (Threaded Holes + Locating Slots) → DeburringCleaning100% Inspection

3. Solutions

Challenges Solutions Results
End face runout: 0.005mm Turning end face and mating surfaces in a single setup. Measured runout: 0.003mm
Surface roughness: Ra 0.4 Utilizing CBN inserts and high-rigidity lathes. Measured Ra: 0.32
True position of threaded holes 5-axis milling using thread mills. Measured position: ≤ Φ0.03mm

4. Delivery

Production Capacity: 1,200 units/month

Yield Rate: 96%

Case 3: Rotor Carrier

 

1. Technical Challenges:

Dynamic balance requirement: Grade G2.5 (High-speed rotating component).

Complex geometry: Multiple irregular weight-reduction slots.

High vibration risk: Non-uniform wall thickness during machining.

2. Process Route:
Lathe Rough Machining (Profile + Weight-reduction Slots) → AgingFinish Machining (Datums + Bearing Seats) → Dynamic Balancing Test100% Inspection

3. Solutions

Challenges Solutions Results
G2.5 Dynamic Balancing Reserving material for balancing correction; performing micro-adjustments based on dynamic balancer measurements. Measured: Grade G1.6
Irregular Weight-reduction Slots 5-axis simultaneous machining using customized tapered ball-nose end mills. Single-pass forming with no tool marks.
Machining Vibration Filling thin-walled regions with low-melting-point alloy for auxiliary support. Improved surface quality with no chatter marks.

4. Delivery

Production Capacity: 600 units/month

Yield Rate: 97%

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Aerospace

 

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Parts include blades, integral impellers, integral hub assemblies, intake grilles, engine casings, and more.

Case 1: Blades


Direct Machining via Electrochemical Machining (ECM) Center

1. Technical Challenges:

Complex Geometry: Blade profiles are free-form surfaces with a stringent profile tolerance requirement of ±0.025 mm.

Material Hardness: Primarily Titanium Alloy TC4 and Superalloy GH4169; traditional milling leads to excessive tool wear and the risk of forming a recast layer.

Ultra-thin Edges: Leading and trailing edges are only 0.1–0.3 mm thick, making them highly susceptible to deformation or thermal burn-through.

2. Advantages of the ECM Process:

Zero Tool Wear: The cathode is subject to no physical wear, allowing for long-term use after a single design phase.

Superior Material Integrity: Process involves no cutting heat, no mechanical stress, and is completely recast-layer-free.

High Surface Quality: Surface roughness can achieve Ra < 0.1 μm.

Material Versatility: Capable of machining any difficult-to-cut metallic materials, regardless of hardness.

3. Process Route

Cathode Design (based on digital model) → ECM Roughing (85% stock removal) → ECM Finishing (Final profile) → Cleaning → Full CMM Inspection

4. Solutions

Challenges Solutions Results
Free-form Surface Profile Inverse cathode design + Pulsed ECM (PECM) Measured profile: ≤ 0.018mm
Thin Edge Machining (0.2mm) Low voltage + short pulse to control dissolution rate Intact edges with no over-etching
GH4169 Difficulty Non-contact ECM machining, independent of material hardness 3x efficiency increase compared to milling
Surface Integrity Smooth surface naturally obtained via ECM with no micro-cracks Measured Ra 0.08μm; recast-layer-free

5. Inspection Methods

ZEISS CMM: Blade profile scanning and generation of point cloud comparison maps.

GOM Blue Light Scanning: Full-dimensional scanning and generation of CAD deviation color maps.

6. Delivery

Batch Capacity: 200 units/month (typical blade length: 80mm).

Lead Time: 15 working days (after cathode readiness).

First-Pass Yield (FPY): 99%

Case 2: Blisk (Integrally Bladed Rotor)


5-Axis Simultaneous Machining

1. Technical Challenges:

Deep and narrow flow channels: Max aspect ratio of 10:1, leading to poor tool accessibility.

Thin-walled blades: Minimum thickness of 0.8mm, posing a high risk of machining vibration.

Materials: TC4 Titanium Alloy / 7075 Aluminum Alloy.

2. Process Route:
5-Axis Rough Machining (Large-diameter tool roughing) → Stress-relief Aging5-Axis Finish Machining (Blades + Flow channels) → Localized Manual PolishingFull CMM Inspection

 

3. Solutions

Challenges Solutions Results
Deep & Narrow Flow Channels Customized long-neck tapered ball-end mills (L/D ratio 12:1) + trochoidal milling. No interference; smooth flow channels.
Thin-walled Blade Vibration Low radial depth of cut (0.1mm) + high-speed machining (HSM). No chatter marks; uniform wall thickness.
Surface Profile Tolerance Hybrid strategy of 5-axis flank milling and point milling. Measured profile tolerance: ≤ 0.02mm.

4. Delivery

Typical Specification: Φ150mm Impeller

Batch Capacity: 30 units/month

Lead Time: 20 working days

Yield Rate: 96%

Case 3: Intake Duct Grille


ECM One-step Forming

1. Technical Challenges:

Dense grid structure: Grid wall thickness of 0.5mm with 1.5mm spacing.

Extreme aspect ratio (>20:1): Impossible to process using traditional milling.

Surface finish: Inner wall roughness requirement of Ra 0.8.

2. Process Route:
ECM One-step Forming (Cathode designed for simultaneous machining of all grids) → CleaningInspection

 

3. Solutions

Challenges Solutions Results
Dense Grid Machining Multi-aperture cathode design for simultaneous machining of all grids. Cycle time per unit: < 10 mins
Aspect Ratio Limitations Non-contact ECM process; not restricted by machining depth. Grid depth up to 50mm+
Inner Wall Roughness Naturally smooth surface finish inherently achieved via ECM. Measured Ra: 0.6–0.8μm

4. Delivery

Production Capacity: 50 units/month

Yield Rate: 99%

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Medical Devices

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Case Study: Artificial Heart (Ventricular Pump)

 

1. Technical Challenges:

Surface Roughness: Flow channel requirement of Ra ≤ 0.1 μm (critical to prevent thrombosis/blood clot formation).

Material & Biocompatibility: TC4 Titanium Alloy with stringent biocompatibility standards.

Complex Geometry: Intricate internal flow channels that are impossible to machine directly via conventional mechanical methods.

2. Advantages of the ECM Process:

Seamless Integration: One-step machining of the entire flow channel with no seams.

Ultra-fine Finish: Surface roughness achievable between Ra 0.05–0.08 μm.

High Integrity: Completely free of tool marks and micro-cracks.

3. Process Route:
5-Axis Rough Machining (Datums + Outer Profile) → ECM Finish Machining (Flow Channels) → Ultrasonic CleaningCleanroom Packaging

4. Solutions

Challenges Solutions Results
Flow Channel Ra ≤ 0.1 μm Non-contact ECM; inverse electrode forming. Measured Ra: 0.06–0.08 μm
Complex Flow Channel Forming One-step machining with profiling electrodes. Seamless; no tool marks.
Biocompatibility Pure water-based electrolyte + ultrasonic cleaning. Passed cytotoxicity testing.
Full-dimensional Inspection GOM blue light scanning + 3D digital comparison. Deviation from CAD model: ≤ 0.02 mm

5. Delivery

Batch Capacity: 20 sets/month (Pump body + Impeller)

Lead Time: 25 working days (including electrode design and manufacturing)

Yield Rate: 95%

 

Our Core Capabilities

 

  1. Machining Precision: ±0.005mm (Standard) / ±0.001mm (Specific)
  2. Surface Roughness: Ra 0.05μm (ECM Mirror Grade)
  3. Key Equipment: Imported lathes, imported 3/4/5-axis machining centers, imported EDM, imported ECM machining centers, slow-speed WEDM, laser welding, gear broaching machines, and gear hobbing machines.
  4. Inspection Equipment: ZEISS CMM, GOM blue light scanners, roughness testers, etc.
  5. Material Capabilities: Titanium alloys (TC4/TC4 ELI), Superalloys (GH4169), Aluminum alloys (7075/6061), 40CrNiMoA, and Stainless steel (17-4/316L).
  6. Certification Systems: ISO9001 / IATF 16949 / AS9100D
  7. Technical Endorsement: Supported by research institutes, shared process databases, and an Academician Workstation.
  8. Specialized Process: ECM (Electrochemical Machining) integral forming.

 

 

Our Service Commitments

 

Drawing Evaluation: Manufacturability (DFM) analysis response within 2 hours.

Quotation: Official quotation issued within 24 hours.

Expedited Prototyping: 3–5 working days (for simple parts).

Confidentiality: NDA signed; drawings used exclusively for quotation and production purposes.