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Micro CNC Machining

Are you looking for super small parts made with amazing accuracy? Our micro CNC machining service at Istar Machining makes tiny parts with perfect details. Let’s explore this amazing technology!

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23 Years

Istar Machining's years in the industry

300,000 square feet

The size of Istar Machining's factory

300 CNC machines

Our CNC equipment count

1000 skilled workers

Istar's number of skilled machinists/operators

Our Amazing Equipment and Capabilities

Our machines aren’t just regular CNC machines. They’re special! Here’s what makes our micro-scale manufacturing special:

  • Ultra-fast spindles that spin at 40,000 RPM (that’s super fast!)
  • Precision micromachining tools that can make details smaller than a human hair
  • 5-axis CNC machines that can reach spots regular machines can’t
  • Special micro-EDM capability for making tiny holes and shapes in hard metals

With 5-axis machining, we can make complex little parts in one setup that other shops can’t make!

What Materials Can We Work With?

At Istar Machining, we can make micro parts from many materials:

Material Type

Best Uses

Cool Facts

Titanium

Medical implants, aerospace sensors

Super strong but lightweight, doesn’t rust inside the body

Stainless Steel

Surgical tools, micro-valves

Very clean for medical use, strong and shiny

PEEK

Biocompatible parts, tiny gears

Plastic that can go in the body safely, very heat-resistant

Ceramics

Electronic parts, heat shields

Can handle extreme heat, very hard material

Copper Alloys

Tiny electrical connectors, heat sinks

Great for parts that need to conduct electricity

Whether you need tiny metal or plastic parts, our CNC milling and Swiss machining experts can make it happen!

Amazing Details: What We Can Achieve

When we say “precision,” we mean it! Here’s what our micro CNC machining can do:

  • Make parts with ±1 µm tolerances (that’s about 1/100 the width of a human hair!)
  • Create super smooth surfaces with 0.1 µm surface finish (feels like a mirror!)
  • Drill tiny holes as small as 0.1 mm (thinner than a needle)
  • Cut details you need a magnifying glass to see clearly

This level of ultra-precision machining lets us make parts for the most demanding industries in the world.

Industries We Serve with Micro Machining

Medical Industry

Our medical micro machining makes tiny tools doctors use to save lives! We make:

  • Tiny surgical instruments for eye and brain surgery
  • Parts for pacemakers and hearing aids
  • MEMS devices for diagnostic equipment
  • Micro-implants that go inside the body

With ISO 13485 certification, we make medical parts that must work perfectly every time.

Aerospace Applications

Airplanes and rockets need super reliable small parts too! Our services include:

  • Micro-sensors that detect tiny changes in pressure or temperature
  • Miniature actuators that control small movements
  • Tiny fuel nozzles that spray fuel perfectly
  • Micro-connectors for important electronics

Our AS9100-certified process ensures these critical parts meet all safety requirements.

Electronics Industry

Modern electronics keep getting smaller, and we help make that happen with:

  • RF components for cell phones and satellites
  • Heat sinks smaller than a fingernail
  • Micro-connectors for circuit boards
  • Tiny mechanical parts for cameras and computers

Automotive Sector

Modern cars have lots of tiny precision parts, and we make them with our CNC machining service:

  • Micro-valves for fuel systems
  • Tiny injector nozzles that spray fuel
  • Small sensors that keep your car running safely
  • Miniature gears and mechanisms

The Istar Machining Advantage

Why choose Istar Machining for your micro parts? Here’s why we’re special:

  1. Speed: We can make prototype parts in as fast as 72 hours
  2. Quality: Every part gets checked with special measuring machines
  3. Experience: Our team has made thousands of micro parts
  4. Full Service: From design help to finished parts, we do it all
  5. Advanced Technology: Our machines are the newest and best

Our Process: From Your Idea to Tiny Parts

Getting micro parts from Istar Machining is easy:

  1. Send us your CAD file or idea
  2. Our engineers check if we can make it and suggest improvements
  3. We program our advanced G-code-driven process
  4. Our MEMS fabrication experts make your parts with careful attention
  5. We check every part with special measuring tools
  6. You get perfect micro parts delivered to you!

With our seamless workflow from SolidWorks/AutoCAD designs, your ideas become real parts faster than you might think!

Secondary Services to Complete Your Project

After making your micro parts, we can also:

  • Do micro-deburring to remove tiny sharp edges
  • Polish parts with electropolishing for a perfect finish
  • Assemble small parts in our cleanroom assembly area
  • Add markings with laser engraving
  • Test parts to make sure they work perfectly

Customer Success Stories

Here’s how our precision micromachining has helped real customers:

“Istar Machining made microfluidic chips with 50 µm channels that helped us develop a new medical test. The quality was perfect.” – Medical Research Lab

“We needed titanium parts with special textures for a spinal implant. Istar’s micro machining made exactly what we needed when other shops couldn’t.” – Medical Device Company

Getting Started with Istar Machining

Ready to make your tiny parts real? Here’s how to start:

  1. Upload Your CAD File for a free check by our engineers
  2. Email us for a fast quote (usually in less than 24 hours)
  3. Visit our website to learn more about our micro machining capabilities

Frequently Asked Question

Micro CNC machining creates extremely small parts with exceptional precision. At Istar Machining, we manufacture components with features as small as 0.1 mm and tolerances of ±1 µm—finer than a human hair! This specialized machining technique uses advanced equipment to achieve details impossible with standard machining.

We work with a wide range of materials including metals (titanium, stainless steel, aluminum), plastics (PEEK, Delrin, polycarbonate), and specialty materials like ceramics and composites. The ideal material depends on your application’s specific requirements for strength, weight, and performance.

Our micro CNC machining achieves tolerances as tight as ±1 µm (one-thousandth of a millimeter) and surface finishes as smooth as 0.1 µm Ra. For perspective, a human hair is about 70 µm thick. This precision is essential for medical devices, aerospace components, and other critical applications.

Our standard lead time is 1-3 weeks depending on complexity, with expedited options available for urgent projects. There’s no minimum order quantity—we can produce a single prototype or thousands of production parts. For small quantities, the per-part cost may be higher due to setup requirements.

Absolutely! Our engineering team specializes in design for manufacturability (DFM) for micro-scale components. We can suggest modifications to improve producibility while maintaining functionality. This collaborative approach ensures your parts are not only precisely made but also optimized for cost and performance

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