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Tools & Molds CNC Machining for the Automation Industry

Precision actuators are robotic system components used for motion conversion and controlled mechanical displacement. They convert electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic energy for robotic precision control. At Zintilon, we focus on the CNC machining of precision actuator components with the multi-axis machining center approach to gain the accuracy of dimensions, finishing of the surface, and mechanical reliability for industrial automation applications to control positioning and force in an accurately controlled system.
  • Machining for complex actuator housings and mechanisms
  • Tight tolerances up to ±0.001 in
  • Precision turning, milling & boring
  • Support for rapid prototyping and full-scale production
  • ISO 9001-qualified robotics manufacturing


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A professional engineering team that can respond quickly to customer needs and provide one-stop services from design to production in a short period of time to ensure fast delivery.

10x Tighter Tolerances

High Precision

We are equipped with automated equipment and sophisticated measuring tools to achieve high accuracy and consistency, ensuring that every part meets the most stringent quality standards.

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ITAF16949 Certified

As a IATF16949 certified precision manufacturer, our products and services have met the most stringent quality standards in the automotive industry.

From Prototyping to Mass Production

Zintilon offers CNC machining for the precision actuator components and motion control associated parts for industrial automation, collaborative robots, and multi-axis positioning systems.

Prototype Tools & Molds

Acquire high-precision prototypes of actuator components that replicate the final design almost exactly for motion performance testing, verifying force output, and checking assembly before full-scale production.
Key Points:
Swift, high-precision prototyping
Maintaining close tolerances (±0.001 in)
Early assessments of design, material, and performance
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EVT – Engineering Validation Test

Prototypes of actuator components can be iterated rapidly to ensure all motion and force specifications are fulfilled, which helps identify design challenges in advance and facilitates transition to full-scale manufacturing of robotics.
Key Points:
Prototypes assess functionality
Design iterations can be developed rapidly
Production readiness is evaluated
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DVT – Design Validation Test

To prevent unforeseen issues during mass production, validate active motion control design specifications through the performance and dimensional accuracy assessment of actuator components manufactured with diverse materials across varying configurations.
Key Points:
Validate design and precision control
Assess performance with diverse materials and configurations
Ensure production performance
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PVT – Production Validation Test

Assess the entity’s capability for large-scale production of precision actuator components, validate for consistency and efficiency, and identify probable design-for-manufacture issues to be resolved before full production commences.
Key Points:
Validate large-scale production capability
Proactively identify process challenges and resolve
Ensure consistent quality of parts
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Mass Production

Produce actuator carts of varying motion control with precision, punctuality, and quality to ensure reliable performance for automation integrators and robotic manufacturers.
Key Points:
Large volume production is continuously
Industrial-grade quality through precision machining
Quick delivery with quality assurance systems in place
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Our aviation industry parts manufacturing capabilities have been verified by many listed companies. We provide a variety of manufacturing processes and surface treatments for aerospace parts including titanium alloys and aluminum alloys.

Explore Other Automation Components

Browse our complete selection of CNC machined automation components, engineered for accuracy and long-lasting operation. From precision shafts and brackets to robotic frames, housings, and end effectors, we deliver tailored solutions to support automation, robotics, and smart manufacturing technologies.

Automation Tools & Molds Machining Capabilities

With state-of-the-art CNC turning centers and multi-axis machining centers, our Precision Actuators Parts CNC Machining for the Robotics Industry is guided by experienced precision machinists. We manufacture linear actuator housings, rotary actuator bodies, and gripper mechanism components with critical bearing surfaces, assuring every part is designed for optimal motion accuracy, effective force transfer, and sustained reliability. Bearing fits and sealing surfaces are precision CNC turned, milled, bored, and honed. Each component is machined from various grades of aluminum (6061-T6, 7075-T6) and steel (4140, 4340) and stainless steel (303, 316, 17-4 PH), as well as brass, to provide high strength and resistance to corrosion during continuous operation in an industrial setting.
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Materials & Finishes

Materials
We provide a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics, and composites.
Finishes
We offer superior surface finishes that enhance part durability and aesthetics for applications requiring smooth or textured surfaces.

Specialist Industries

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Materials for Tools & Molds Components

For Actuators Machining for Robotics Industry, our CNC machine shop provides an extensive selection of Precision Actuators Components machining materials. To manufacture custom motion components while maintaining consistent precision and industrial quality standards, we utilize over 50 types of industrial-grade metals and specialty alloys.
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High machinability and ductility. Aluminum alloys have good strength-to-weight ratio, high thermal and electrical conductivity, low density and natural corrosion resistance.

Price
$ $ $
Lead Time
< 7 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.003 mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
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Zinc is a slightly brittle metal at room temperature and has a shiny-greyish appearance when oxidation is removed.

Price
$ $ $ $ $
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.005 mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
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Titanium is an advanced material with excellent corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, and strength-to-weight characteristics. This unique range of properties makes it an ideal choice for many of the engineering challenges faced by the medical, energy, chemical processing, and aerospace industries.

Price
$$$
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.005 mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
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Stainless steel alloys have high strength, ductility, wear and corrosion resistance. They can be easily welded, machined and polished. The hardness and the cost of stainless steel is higher than that of aluminum alloy.

Price
$ $ $
Lead Time
< 7 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.005 mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
Steel Image

Steel is a strong, versatile, and durable alloy of iron and carbon. Steel is strong and durable. High tensile strength, corrosion resistance heat and fire resistance, easily molded and formed. Its applications range from construction materials and structural components to automotive and aerospace components.

Price
$ $ $ $ $
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.001 mm (routing)
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
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Highly resistant to seawater corrosion. The material’s mechanical properties are inferior to many other machinable metals, making it best for low-stress components produced by CNC machining.

Price
$ $ $ $ $
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.005 mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
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Brass is mechanically stronger and lower-friction metal properties make CNC machining brass ideal for mechanical applications that also require corrosion resistance such as those encountered in the marine industry.

Price
$$$
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.005mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
Copper Image

Few metals have the electric conductivity that copper has when it comes to CNC milling materials. The material’s high corrosion resistance aids in preventing rust, and its thermal conductivity features facilitate CNC machining shaping.

Price
$$$
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.005 mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
Magnesium Image

Due to the low mechanical strength of pure magnesium, magnesium alloys are mainly used. Magnesium alloy has low density but high strength and good rigidity. Good toughness and strong shock absorption. Low heat capacity, fast solidification speed, and good die-casting performance.

Price
$ $ $ $
Lead Time
< 7 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.005 mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
Iron Image

Iron is an indispensable metal in the industrial sector. Iron is alloyed with a small amount of carbon – steel, which is not easily demagnetized after magnetization and is an excellent hard magnetic material, as well as an important industrial material, and is also used as the main raw material for artificial magnetism.

Price
$ $ $ $ $
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.005 mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
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FAQs: Tools & Molds for Automation Applications

Yes, Zintilon provides versatile manufacturing options, which includes rapid prototyping for bearing designs and custom application testing with CNC turning and grinding, as well as low-volume production for specialized robotics where size and geometry are non-standard and custom, medium-volume production for research and limited production robots, high-volume production for standardized bearing components which are for robots equipped with sophisticated automation where thousands of races or housings are produced annually to precise tolerances, complete dimensional inspection and external and internal geometric consistency was ensured using bearing measuring machines, CNC measuring machines, and complete process documentation assessed and verified critical components for motion control bearings including dimensional and surface roughness, contours with profilometers, hardness for thermal treatment assessed and verified against control steps, ABEC or ISO tolerance classes were documented for critical motion control applications, and tolerances defined by the customer were verified for motion control application to bearing and housings.

Bore tolerances of ± 0.0005 inches and concentricity of 0.001 inches between bores aid in the alignment and reduction of radial play. Piston rod straightness within 0.001 inches per foot, and cylinder bore diameter tolerances of ± 0.0003 inches aid in seal performance. Overall housing dimensions of ± 0.005 inches guarantee proper alignment with other components of the actuator and axial alignment hung on the housing.

CNC turning is used to make cylindrical housings, piston rods, and shaft components, achieving concentricity tolerances of 0.001 inches. Precision Internal bearing bores are bored to tolerances of ± 0.0005 inches to within 0.4 Ra microns to meet bearing bores' surface to fit bearing. Internal features of bearing housings are machined using multi-axis milling machines. Honing is performed to achieve cylinder bores with Ra less than 0.2 microns to reduce friction and wear on the seals. End caps and adjustment mechanisms are precision threaded by thread milling, and cross-drilling is used to make fluid passages, mounting holes, and arm linkage holes.

Aluminum's low density results in housings that cut the actuator mass by 60 percent, which improves actuator response time due to reduced overall weight. In addition to this, aluminum is well machinable, has good thermal conductivity for heat dissipation, and is strong enough to support the actuator loads of up to 5000 Newtons. Steel 4140 and 4340 are used in applications because it has the density, strength, and wear characteristics needed for low-cost components in high-volume production. 316 stainless is used to meet the mechanical requirements in applications that also demand strength, corrosion resistance, and cleaning. Brass is corrosion resistance which is required for food processing applications and cleanrooms

These are the machined components that allow for the accurate control of motion conversion used in the electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic robotics actuators. These include linear actuators, which house either ball screws or lead screws, rotary actuators, which house gear trains or harmonic drives, and pneumatic cylinders, which have precision bore surface cylinders. Other examples include piston rods, which have tight straightness tolerances, gripper jaw mechanisms, mount flanges for servo motors, bodies of control valves, bearing blocks that support rotating shafts, end caps with integrated sealing grooves, and control bodies of fluid valves.
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