Machining Capabilities
Brinkman Precision, Inc. delivers AS9100D and NADCAP-certified manufacturing solutions for the aerospace, defense, and optics markets. Our Rochester, NY facility specializes in machining complex geometries from exotic superalloys, utilizing 5-axis CNC milling, wire EDM, and sub-micron grinding. We provide complete program management for mission-critical parts that demand absolute reliability.
MACHINING SPECIALTIES
Brinkman Precision, Inc. delivers end-to-end aerospace manufacturing solutions, integrating advanced multi-axis CNC turning and 5-axis milling with specialized finishing processes. From SolidWorks engineering support to wire EDM, laser marking, and ultra-precision ID/OD grinding, we manage the entire production lifecycle. Our facility handles complex geometries and mission-critical features, including internal thread grinding and controlled atmosphere heat treating.
- Advanced Engineering Capabilities (Solid Works) & Support
- Ultra-Precision Grinding (ID, OD, Surface, Match Grinding)
- CNC Thread & Form Grinding
- Crush Form & Multi-Axis CNC Form Grinding
- CNC Match Grinding (embedded w/air gauging modules)
- Multi-Axis CNC Turning w/ Full Y-Axis
- EDM Wire, Electrode & Production CNC Drilling
- CNC Milling – High Accuracy – 4th/5th axis
- Precision Production Honing
- Laser Marking
- Vacuum & Controlled Atmosphere Heat Treating/Braze (including high Temperature Gold-Nickel)
- High Precision Metrology Equipment including CMM scanning and high accuracy roundness measuring
- Prototypes, Assembly and Testing
MATERIALS EXPERTISE
We possess specialized metallurgical expertise in machining high-temperature superalloys and exotic materials required for turbine and combustion applications. BPI is equipped to process hard-to-machine aircraft alloys such as Inconel, Hastelloy (HastX), and L605, as well as Titanium and hardened Tool Steels. Our tooling and processes are optimized to maintain material integrity while machining stainless steel, aluminum, and ductile irons.
- High Temperature Aircraft Alloys (such as L605, Inconel and HastX)
- Stainless Steel (All Types)
- Titanium
- Tool Steels
- Low, Medium & High Carbon Alloy Steels
- Aluminum, Brass & Bronze
- Cast / Ductile Irons
TOLERANCES (GENERAL)
BPI achieves ultra-tight tolerances essential for aerospace fit and function, consistently holding specifications down to the millionths of an inch. We maintain ground external diameters to .0001” with roundness accuracy within 15 millionths, and match grind components to .000050”. Verified by high-precision CMM scanning and air gauging, our processes ensure repeatability for features requiring sub-micron accuracy.
- Turned Diameters +/- .0002
- Turned Lengths +/- .0004
- Ground External Diameters .0001 (15 millionths roundness)
- Ground Internal Diameters +/-.0001 (50 millionths roundness/straightness)
- Match Grind to .000050 to .0001
- Ground Shoulders +/- .0001
- Surface Grinding +/- .0001
- Milling Tolerances +/- .0002
SIZE CAPACITY (GENERAL)
Our facility offers versatile production capacity for a wide range of component scales, handling turned diameters up to 15-3/4” and milling envelopes up to 20” x 40” x 25”. We provide extensive coverage for secondary operations, including ID/OD grinding for parts up to 10” long and surface grinding up to 24”. This capacity allows us to transition seamlessly from small, intricate prototypes to larger production assemblies.
- Turned Diameters to 15-3/4”
- OD Grind (max) 6” Round x 24” Long
- ID Grind (max) 8” Round x 10” Long
- Thread Grind (max) 4” Round x 12” Long
- Surface Grind (max) 12” x 24” x 10”
- Milling (max) 20” x 40” x 25”
OUR PARTNERSHIPS STANDARDS
We are committed to clarity and consistency in all our business relationships. Our standard Terms and Conditions of Sale, Manufacturing Practices, and Supplier Quality Requirements (including form BPI 1000) are available for review. We invite our partners and customers to access these documents to ensure a seamless working relationship.