Our capabilities are a unique combination of highly skilled professionals supported by top-of-the line equipment, processes, and software. We excel in programming in Esprit and CAM-TOOL CAD/CAM Software.
We specialize in creating engineering-intensive components and tooling from composites and soft metals all the way to hardened tool steels, including carbide, Vanadis, Unimax, with sub-5 micron precision.
Our QA processes are supported by two Zeiss Contura CMMs, an Alicona optical 3D micro-CMM, a contracer, an optical comparator and a manual CMM.
Our facility with 18,200 square feet of climate-controlled production space was purpose-built in 2012 to house a wide range of top-of-the-line production equipment including:
MILLING
- MAKINO A51NX Horizontal Machining Center – 15,000 RPM Spindle CAT 40
- MAKINO V56i High Speed Machining Center X = 35.4, Y = 21.6, Z = 17.7, 20,000 RPM Spindle HSK A63 – High precision 3 – axis
- OKUMA GENOS M560-V High Speed Machining Center X = 41.34, Y = 22.05, Z = 18.11, 15,000 RPM – High precision 3 – axis
- MAKINO V33i High Speed Machining Center X = 23.6, Y = 15.74, Z 13.77, 30,000 RPM Spindle HSK F63 – High precision 4 – axis
- MAKINO V-33 High Speed Machining Center X = 23.6, Y = 15.74, Z 13.77, 20,000 RPM Spindle CAT 40 – 4 – axis
- MAKINO V-22 High Speed Micro Machining Center X = 12.59, Y = 11.0, Z 11.81, 40,000 RPM Spindle HSK – E32 – 4 – axis
The 3 Makinos machines immediately above are fed with a System 3R Workmaster Robot with 3R Macro and GPS 240 pallets
- MAKINO SNC 64 High speed Vertical Machining Center – graphite package, 20,000 RPM Spindle CAT 40
- FADAL 4020 CNC Vertical Machining Centre complete with VH65 CNC Indexer and 21 Position Tool Changer
- EXCELLO Vertical Mill – digital readouts.
TURNING
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OKUMA LB4000EX 11 CNC Lathe – Turret with Live Tools, Ø18.9 swing X 84.65 length – Man Schunk chuck & Hyd Tailstock
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OKUMA LB4000EX 11 CNC Lathe – Turret with Live Tools, Ø26.38 swing X 29.52 length – Man Schunk chuck & Hyd Tailstock
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OKUMA CAPTAIN L370-BBM CNC Lathe – VDI 40 Turret with Live Tools, Ø20.8 swing X 19.68 length – Hyd Schunk chuck & Hyd Tailstock
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HARRISON ALPHA 1550S CNC Lathe Ø21.65” SWING
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HARRISON Lathe (16″ x 60″) – digital read-out
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TOS SN-50 Lathe – (20″x 60″)
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HAVLIK HG-28 Lathe (280 mm x 750 mm)
EDM
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Makino EDAF3s – 4 – axis CNC Sink EDM Machine – HQSF Additive-based technology – 16 position electrode/part changer
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Makino EDAF3s – 4 – axis CNC Sink EDM Machine – HQSF Additive-based technology – 16 position electrode/part changer
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Makino EDNC 43s – 5 – axis CNC Sink EDM Machine – HQSF Additive-based technology – 16 position electrode/part changer
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SODICK Model PGM50R CNC Sink EDM Machine with Mark 21 power supply. Fine finish 16 Position electrode/part changer
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FANUC C600iA Five Axis CNC Wire EDM Machine. Table movement X=23.65” Y=15.75″; Z=16.60″ TAPER +/- 30
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FANUC C600iA Five Axis CNC Wire EDM Machine. Table movement X=23.65” Y=15.75″; Z=16.60″ TAPER +/- 30
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FANUC ALPHA 1iA Five Axis CNC Wire EDM Machine. Table movement X=17.73″; Y=11.82″; Z=11.5″ UV=1.181; TAPER +/- 30
GRINDING
- HAAS Multigrind CB 5 – Axis Grinder – O.D., I.D, Form, Helical “C” Axis for out-of-round . X 27.5 y 33.4 Z 19.68 13.7″ Swing and 27.5″ between centres
- STUDER S31CNC Universal Grinder “C” Axis for out-of-round. 14″ Swing and 26″ between centres
- MOORE/NASA CNC Jig Grinder. 11″ x 24″ table. X = 18″; Y = 11″. Complete with slot grinding attachment and Moore precision turntable
- JONES & SHIPMAN Dominator 624 CNC Surface Grinder. 7.87″ x 23.4″ travel complete with CNC 4 – axis and CNC Diaform wheel forming
- JONES & SHIPMAN Format V 200A CNC Surface Grinder. 8″ x 24″ travel complete with CNC 4 – axis and CNC wheel forming
- JONES & SHIPMAN 6 x 18 High Column Surface Grinder with digital read-out
- DCM IG 280 SD Vertical Spindle Grinder 20 HP Maximum Swing Dia. 27” x 11” high
- CHEVALIER Auto Precision Surface Grinder complete with 3 – axis auto grinding controls. 16″ x 32″ electromagnetic chuck
- CHEVALIER 6″ x 18″ Manual Surface Grinder complete with digital read-out
- Quantity 4 – HARIG (Super 612) Surface Grinders.
- JONES & SHIPMAN Model 1307 Cylindrical Grinder, complete with internal attachment. 14″ Swing x 40″ between centres
- JONES & SHIPMAN Model 1302 Cylindrical Grinder, complete with internal attachment. 14″ Swing x 20″ between centres
- SUNNEN 1800 Automatic Stroking Hone complete with honing mandrels 1/16″ to 6″ diameter. Complete with Sunnen bore gauging
QUALITY CONTROL
Climate Controlled Quality Assurance area.
- Quantity 2 – Zeiss Contura Select CMM – Calypso software
- MITUTOYO CMM. #B403B – Geopak & Scanpak software
- DELTRONIC Optical Comparator – 16″screen – profile and surface illumination 10x and 25x lenses
- ALICONA InfiniteFocus XL200 optical 3D measurement and inspecting machine
- MITUTOYO CONTRACER CV-1000/2000 Series Contour Measuring System with X, Y table and digital read-out
Full compliment of measuring devices for inspection purposes, standard to working with close tolerances.
MISCELLANEOUS
- KAO-MING Radial Drill – 4 foot
- Drill Presses – bench type
- GROB Band Saw – vertical
- 100 Ton S & S Hydraulic Press
- HYD-Mech S-20 Cut-Off Saw
- ROCKWELL Hardness Tester
- Furnace for stress-relieving and shrink assembly
- EXTRUDE HONE Abrasive flow polishing machines
- Large plate type and pass-through de-magnetizers
- Fully air conditioned shop for increased productivity and machine accuracy.
“In my 20 plus years of using Little Lakes as a supplier, I found them to be innovators in advanced technical machining. From the simplest of projects, to the most difficult, Little Lakes exceeded my expectations on Engineering, Quality, Delivery, Costs and Customer Service. The highly knowledgeable and friendly staff assisted me in finding the best possible solutions for Hoerbiger Finestampings’ component challenges. I would highly recommend Little Lakes Machine as a supplier to my friends.”
– Jay Church, Engineering & Tooling Manager, Hoerbiger Finestamping
“I have never seen a machine shop this clean!”
– Gordon Britton, CEO, Integra Technologies, Oil & Gas Industry
