What We Do
Autonomous Machining makes the production process smarter, faster and with better quality control. The only thing customers need to do is drag and drop the CAD model, and we will do the rest.
Autonomous Machining provides fast, comprehensive CNC machining services with automated processes built to minimize part variations and maximize efficiency. Our operational philosophy centers around leveraging advanced technology and expertise in programming and testing to deliver high-precision parts. Learn more about how our automated machining capabilities support innovative product development and fast turnaround times.
About Autonomous Machining
Autonomous Machining is a CNC manufacturing company with a mission. We invest in state-of-the-art CNC machining stations, autonomous technologies, and cutting-edge quality inspection equipment to create consistently higher-quality parts. We produce a wide range of components in our 2500 sq. ft. facility, where our computerized systems manage programming, machining, and inspections with zero risk of human error and minimal overhead. Our automation systems process data to continually refine and improve process controls, ensuring that every order meets or exceeds a high degree of excellence.
Mike Dunlop, the CEO of Autonomous Machining, has decades of experience developing fully autonomous, tech-enabled manufacturing processes. Through his leadership, Autonomous Machining has grown to be a highly resilient and efficient organization that consistently delivers superior goods to clients with high performance expectations.
In addition to serving as Autonomous Machining’s CEO, Mike also wrote “The Art of the Turnaround,” an insightful book about transforming underperforming businesses into lean, cutting-edge organizations through strong leadership, mentorship, and a culture of continuous improvement. Mike also founded Net-Inspect, an end-to-end supply chain management and industrial quality control software solution that aligns with the needs of the modern manufacturing environment. This software provides tools for the following:
- First article inspection
- Measurement collection/SPC
- eSource (includes FAIR documents, material vets, process documentation, and inspection records that are sent to the customer electronically)
- APQP / PPAP
- Non-conformance tracking
Net-Inspect powers Autonomous Machining’s in-house quality assurance to seamlessly integrate QA processes while providing complete traceability and data-driven insights.
Unrivaled Precision: Consistently Holding Tight Tolerances
High-performance products demand exacting manufacturing quality standards. At Autonomous Machining, we operate under stringent quality controls so that every component a client receives meets or exceeds expectations. Our CNC machining equipment is calibrated and expertly programmed to produce goods with very tight tolerances, often as fine as +/-0.0002 inches.
Our facility uses a completely closed-loop manufacturing system with cutting-edge multi-axis mill-turn equipment and a DMG Mori NTX1000 automation cell. Every step, from product design assessments to machining and finishing to inspection, guarantees precision and quality manufacturing. Further, our automated CMM inspection processes provide real-time feedback and adjustments to ensure each part meets your precise specifications.
Accelerated Delivery: Rapid Response & Quick Turnaround Times
Speed to market is key to competing in a fast-paced industrial landscape. Leveraging precision manufacturing through automation doesn’t just deliver excellent results in manufacturing; it also guarantees that each of our clients gets fast responses and turnaround times that traditional manufacturing companies can’t compete with. Our unmanned facility can even provide 24/7 lights-out production. By minimizing manual interventions, transitions, and pauses, orders can move seamlessly from concept to finished product.
Cost Efficiency Through Automation: Minimizing Overhead, Maximizing Value
Automation reduces costs by eliminating material waste, delays, and reliance on manual labor. We incorporate intelligent automation into each stage of production, including:
- Raw material handling
- Machining
- Part cleaning
- Single Operation CNC Machining
- CMM inspection protocols
- Automated offset adjustments
Every step we streamline keeps more dollars in your pocket, lowering both total order cost and the per-unit production cost, all without sacrificing product quality or speed. By choosing cost-efficient manufacturing, your team can better compete in any market.
Partner With Autonomous Machining for Your Next Project
Autonomous Machining has fully embraced autonomous production to provide unmanned manufacturing, complete system integration of programming, production, and inspection, delivering quality results at a competitive price. Our CEO and team are committed to delivering next-generation services and high manufacturing quality standards that keep precision and speed at the forefront of product development.
Want to know how our capabilities can support your project goals? Contact us today to learn more about our capabilities or request a quote for pricing details.
What We’ve Achieved
- Manufacture machine parts designed to be completed in a single operation with no setup
- Elimination of overhead and improved efficiency with automated programming and automated inspection
- Standardized machines and tooling to have maximum utilization of equipment (23 hours per day spindle time) creating lowest labor costs
- Controlled machining processes with lights out operations
- Perfect quality parts with perfect fit utilizing Taguchi principles and process control (SPC) to monitor machining in real time
- Compact modular pre designed facilities with a maximum of two machines in less than 2500 sq ft