CNC Turned Aluminum Alloy Knob for the Aerospace Industry

Composed of aluminum alloy 6061-T651, this knob was designed for use in an avionics application. Fabrication required the use of our precision CNC turning capabilities including facing, outside diameter turning, knurling, creation of slots, chamfers, as well as drilling and tapping. The raw stock was machined on a CNC lathe which utilizes a sub spindle, and live tooling.

Deburring was completed on a speed lathe with a wire wheel. The finished knob featured dimensions of 0.495″ in diameter, 0.430″ in depth, and met tolerances of +0.002″/- 0.000″, with angles of ±1°, and featured a surface finish of 125 RMS. Finishing included the application of a Chem Film Yellow per MIL-DTL-5541F Class 1A Type I, spray painting of black per FED-STD-595. The indicator line was filled white per FED-STD-595 color #37875. Quality control is maintained though dimensional and CMM inspections as well as thread gauge, visual, and final inspections. We manufacture 250 of these components annually for this customer in Chandler, Arizona.

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CNC Turning Project Highlights

Product Name

Knob

Product Description

This Knob is used in avionics instruments.

Capabilities Applied/Processes

Primary:
CNC Turning

  • Facing
  • Turn OD
  • Straight Knurl (64 DP)
  • Slot
  • Chamfer
  • Drill & Tap

Spray Painting

Secondary:
Deburring
Chem Film
Assembly
Cleaning
Baking/Curing

Equipment Used to Manufacture Part

CNC Lathe with Sub Spindle and Live Tooling
Speed Lathe with Wire Wheel (to De-burr Knurl)
Spray Paint Booth with Fine-Detail Spray Gun
Batch Oven

Overall Part Dimensions

Ø 0.495″ Diameter x 0.430″ Depth

Tightest Tolerances

+ 0.002″ / – 0.000″
Angles: ±1°

Material Used

Aluminum Alloy 6061-T651 per QQ-A-225/8
Yellow Epoxy Primer MIl-P-23377 TY I CL C
Black Polane T #37038
White Epoxy Enthone 50-series 50-110RX

Material Finish

125 RMS
Chem Film Yellow Per MIL-DTL-5541F Class 1A Type I
Spray Painted Black per FED-STD-595 Color #37038
Indicator Line Filled White per FED-STD-595 Color #37875

In process testing/inspection performed

Dimensional Inspection
CMM Inspection
Thread Gauge

Visual Inspection
Final Inspection

Industry for Use

Aerospace

Volume

250 per year

Delivery/Turnaround Time

6 Weeks

Delivery Location

Chandler, Arizona

Standards Met

PDF Drawing Specifications
Material Specifications
MIL-DTL-5541F Class 1A Type I
FED-STD-595 Color Specifications
Approved Processor Source List Requirements
Certificate of Compliance
Raw Material Certifications
AS9102 First Article Inspection Report