Machining Services

CNC Machining.
Tight tolerances. Repeatable runs. Real materials.

3-, 4- and 5-axis CNC milling and turning across stainless, carbon steel, aluminum, brass, copper and engineering plastics. Mastercam-driven CAM, 10,000+ CAD drawings already vetted, and an in-house QC program with documented inspection reports on every shipment.

2 - 5
Axis Capability
10,000+
CAD Drawings Vetted
+/- 0.005 mm
Tight-Tolerance Floor
ISO 9001
Quality System

Capabilities

One supplier across the full CNC machining stack - milling, turning, hobbing, and the supporting processes that turn raw stock into a packaged, inspected, ready-to-install part.


OEL CNC milling capability

CNC Milling

3-, 4- and 5-axis vertical machining centers from Okuma, Takisawa Sunmill, Ares-seki, Takumi and Dahlih. Prismatic parts, complex geometries, prototype to series production.

OEL CNC turning capability

CNC Turning

Fixed-head and Swiss-style sliding-head lathes from Nomura, Star, Moriseiki, Miyano and Takisawa. Live tooling for cross-drilling and milling features in one setup.

OEL multi-axis CNC capability

4- and 5-Axis Machining

True simultaneous 5-axis for impellers, manifolds, surgical instruments and complex aerospace geometries. Single-setup machining keeps tolerances stacked tight.

OEL CNC hobbing capability

CNC Hobbing

Dedicated hobbing for gears, splines and key slots. Module ranges and tooth counts to your spec.

OEL CNC water jet cutting

Water Jet and Plasma

CNC water jet for sheet-stock profiles in heat-sensitive materials. CNC plasma for thicker plate. Both feed directly into downstream finishing operations.

OEL post-processing and finishing

Finishing and Post-Processing

Anodizing (clear and colored), heat treatment and case hardening, plating, painting, polishing, friction welding and standard welding - all under the same roof.

Built on industry-standard equipment

High-precision machining centers from the brands you already trust.

Okuma machining centers Takisawa CNC lathes and mills Mori Seiki turning centers Star Swiss-type lathes Nomura sliding-head lathes Miyano fixed-head lathes Mastercam CAD/CAM

Programming and CAM in Mastercam. Additional brands include Ares-seki, Takumi, and Dahlih.

From your CAD to a finished part

A predictable, four-stage workflow that has moved 10,000+ drawings through our shop. You get a quote, a lead time, and a finished part with a documented QC record.


01

CAD validation

Submit a 2D or 3D CAD plus material, surface finish and quantity. Our DFM engineers vet the drawing, flag features outside our envelope, and propose cost-down options before a quote is issued.

02

Programming

Skilled CNC programmers convert your CAD into Mastercam toolpaths for the machine that fits the part - mill, fixed-head lathe, or Swiss-type sliding-head.

03

Production

Manufactured on the right machine for the job, with first article inspection and in-process checks. Post-processing (anodize, plate, heat-treat, polish) runs in the same facility.

04

QC and shipment

Documented QC inspection report ships with every order. Choose from Ex Works, FCA, FOB, CIF, DDP or DDU - sea or air freight via FedEx, DHL, UPS, TNT or EMS.

Materials we machine

Almost any commercially available metal or engineering plastic. Common grades below; submit anything else and we will quote it. Sheet-metal stock approaches typically cost less than rod or plate machining where geometry allows.


Carbon, alloy and tool steels

FamilyGrades
Carbon steel (AISI)1015, 1045, 1144, 12L14, 1215
Alloy steel (AISI)4115, 4140, 4340, 8620
Tool steel (JIS)SK4, SK5, SK7

Heat treatment and case hardening available in-house.

Stainless steel

FamilyGrades
Austenitic303, 304, 304L, 316, 316L, 316F
Martensitic410, 420, 440C, 630 (17-4PH)
Ferritic430

Standard for medical, food-grade and corrosion-exposed parts.

Aluminum and other metals

FamilyGrades
Aluminum alloys1050, 2024, 5052, 6061-T6, 6063-T5, 6082, 7075
BrassC260, C360 free-cutting and equivalents
BronzeC932, C954 bearing and structural
CopperC101 / C110 high-conductivity

Anodizing in clear or colored finishes available for aluminum.

Engineering plastics

FamilyGrades
PolyolefinsHDPE, LDPE, UHMW-PE, PP
Engineering plasticsABS, PC, POM/Acetal, PET-P, PPS, Nylon 6, Nylon 66, MC Nylon
High-performancePEEK, PFA, PTFE/Teflon, PMMA/Acrylic

Glass-filled grades available on request. Note: metal parts hold tighter tolerances than equivalent plastic parts.

OEL CMM tolerance inspection

Tolerances and finishes

Standard tolerances
  • ISO 2768 medium for general features
  • ISO 2768 fine on parts that call for it
  • Tight features held to plus or minus 0.005 mm on request
  • True position to 0.02 mm achievable on machined faces
Surface finishes
  • As-machined: Ra 1.6 to 3.2 micrometer typical
  • Fine machining: Ra 0.4 to 0.8 micrometer
  • Polishing, lapping, vibratory deburring on request
Coatings and post-processing
  • Anodize (Type II clear, Type II dyed, Type III hard)
  • Zinc, nickel and chrome plating
  • Powder coat and wet paint
  • Heat treat (annealing, quench and temper, case hardening)
  • Friction welding and standard welding

Send a print, get a quote

Standard machining operations

Threading Boring Drilling Grooving Reaming Cutting Facing Parting Knurling Tapping Counterboring Pocketing Profiling Slotting Engraving

CNC machining vs 3D printing

3D printing wins for design freedom, rapid concept iteration and short-run prototypes in light geometries. CNC machining wins when the part has to perform - tighter tolerances, superior strength, real material properties, refined surface finish.

The honest answer is that the two are complementary. We routinely see customers prototype with 3D prints, then move to CNC machining the moment the part is ready for sample testing or production.

Choose CNC machining when:
  • Tight tolerances are non-negotiable
  • You need real material properties (heat-treated steel, certified aluminum, food-grade stainless)
  • Surface finish, fits and threads matter
  • The part will see load, fatigue or fluid pressure
  • You're moving from prototype to production volume
3D-printed prototype next to CNC machined production part

Industries we serve


OEL CNC parts for aviation

Aviation and Aerospace

Lightweight aluminum and titanium components, high-speed machining, intricate geometries. Tight QC and material traceability built into the workflow.

OEL CNC parts for automotive

Automotive

Engine parts, transmission components, brackets, housings and fluid-system fittings - in series production with repeatable tolerances.

OEL CNC parts for medical

Medical Devices

Bespoke components for medical devices, surgical instruments, implants and prosthetics. 316L stainless, titanium and PEEK with the surface finish those applications require.

OEL CNC parts for electronics

Electronics

Enclosures, heatsinks, connector hardware and machined components for PCBs and electronic devices. Anodized aluminum, machined brass and copper.

Quality assurance

Documented inspection on every shipment.

Stringent in-process and final QC, calibrated inspection devices, and a globally certified quality management system. QC inspection reports ship with every order on request.

ISO 9001 certified ISO 14001 certified OEL CMM inspection equipment

Frequently asked


STEP (.stp / .step), IGES (.igs), Parasolid (.x_t), SolidWorks (.sldprt), and PDF or DWG drawings for tolerances and notes. 3D models help us produce a faster and more accurate quote; drawings are required if you have specific tolerances or surface-finish callouts.

Prototypes typically ship in 2 to 4 weeks. Production runs generally run 3 to 6 weeks depending on quantity, material availability and finish requirements. Stock OEM-replacement items pull from our Bridgeton, MO warehouse next business day.

ISO 2768 medium is our default. We routinely hold ISO 2768 fine, and tight features down to plus or minus 0.005 mm on request. Note that metal parts hold tighter tolerances than equivalent plastic parts - if you need precision in plastic, ask us to recommend the right grade.

Yes - one of CNC machining's strengths is fast setup for prototypes and low-volume custom parts. We routinely take prototypes from CAD to first article in a couple of weeks. Once the part proves out, the same setup scales to series production on the same equipment.

Mill-test certifications are available on request for certified grades (aerospace aluminum, medical-grade stainless, pressure-vessel steels). Specify "with mill cert" in your RFQ and we will price and source accordingly.

We ship via FedEx, DHL, UPS, TNT and EMS by default and work with freight forwarders on request. Supported Incoterms: Ex Works, FCA, FOB, CIF, DDP, DDU. For US customers, JIT pulls from our Bridgeton, MO warehouse cut weeks of lead time.
Ready to quote?

Send us a CAD. Get a quote in two business days.

Submit a 2D or 3D model with material, surface finish, quantity and required Incoterm. Our engineering team replies with a proforma invoice, lead time, and a manufacturability review - no charge, no commitment.

US Office and Warehouse

4338 Bridgeton Industrial Drive
Bridgeton, MO 63044
United States

Manufacturing hubs

Vietnam (primary) - Malaysia - China