Scientific Instruments Sector
Discover our precision CNC machining solutions and post-machining operations that support OEMs in the scientific instruments industry.
Additional Capabilities
Design for Manufacturability
Our feedback process increases product quality, shortens lead times, and keeps customer costs low by optimizing your product and automating the production process whenever possible.
When you partner with our team, you get more than a machined part. You're collaborating with us to create a unique manufacturing solution that's optimized for your needs.
Quality Control
We deliver industry-leading levels of quality by using best-in-class inspection technology, continuously improving our QMS, and aligning our practices with international quality standards.
Our compliance, systems, and processes allow us to carefully and responsibly meet our customers' needs with industry-leading levels of excellence.
Complex Assembly
With our ISO 13485:2016 and AS9100 certified facilities, we supply complete finished device assembly for the medical device, aerospace, and industrial sectors.
Our mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly services free up our customers' time, personnel, and resources so they can focus on what matters most.
Inventory Monitoring
We combine our ERP, a seamless quoting system, and our proprietary manufacturing software to supply proactive inventory monitoring and management.
Our inventory management solutions are an efficient, cost-effective way to ensure you never go without parts, avoid lead times, and help you deliver your product or service with the shortest turnaround time possible.
Service & Performance Categories
CNC Machines
| Operation | OEM | Model | Axis Count |
| Turning | Okuma | LT2000EX | 8/11 |
| LT200MY | 4 | ||
| LU 15-M | 2 | ||
| LU 15 | 2 | ||
| DMG Mori | NLX 2500SY | 4 | |
| Tsugami | S20-C Mark | 7 | |
| S 206II | 8 | ||
| BE 20 Mark V | 5 | ||
| Milling | Okuma | MB400H | 4 |
| MU-4000V | 5 | ||
| MB-56VA | 5 | ||
| MX-45VAE | 4 | ||
| MF-46VA | 3 | ||
| DMG Mori | DMU 60 eV0 | 5 | |
| Brother | C-32BN | 5 | |
| Mazak | VCN 10C-11 | 3/4 | |
| Mill-Turning | Okuma | Multus B250II | 7 |
| DMG Mori | NTX 1000 | 7 |
Inspection Equipment
- CMM
- Zeiss Contura (3)
- Zeiss Duramax
- Microscopes
- On-machine probes for workpiece measurement
- Optical comparators
- Vision systems
Compliance
Certifications
- ISO 13485:2016
- AS9100D
Registrations
- EU RoHS
- EU REACH
- EU Conflict Minerals Disclosure
- ITAR
Post-Machining Operations
- Electro-mechanical assembly
- Crest cleaning (work envelop of 20 x 12.5 x 9)
- Heat Treat
- Work envelop of 11 x 24 x 21
- 17-4 to H900
- Rotary grit blast
- Vibratory debur
- Laser marking
Software
- CAD Systems - 3D
- CAM programming software
- CMM programming software
- ERP software
- Job estimation software
- SPC/Quality management software
- Toolpath simulation/verification software
Materials
Aluminum
Aluminum, widely used in aerospace, medical, and automotive industries, is favored for its high strength-to-weight ratio, versatility, and lightness. It's perfect for weight-sensitive, durable, and heat-efficient components like engine blocks and heat exchangers.
Attributes: machinability, surface finish, strength, fatigue resistance, corrosion resistance, weldability, ductility
Variants: 2011, 2024, 5052, 6061, 6063, 7075
Brass
Brass, a dynamic copper alloy, enhances copper's strengths, offering superior mechanical strength, reduced friction, and exceptional corrosion and wear resistance. Ideal for CNC machining, brass is favored for durable, corrosion-resistant mechanical components like gears, lock parts, and pipe fittings, thanks to its excellent machinability and versatility.
Attributes: ductility, corrosion resistance, machinability
Variants: Brass C260, Brass C360
Bronze
Bronze is a durable material known for its wear and corrosion resistance, making it ideal for components like bearings and valve parts that require strength and resilience.
Attributes: strength, corrosion resistance, machinability, wear resistance
Variants: 642, 932
Copper
Copper is essential in various industries for its excellent conductivity and corrosion resistance. Grades 101 and 110 are preferred for energy transport applications due to their strength and ease of use, making them suitable for electrical components like bus bars and wire connectors.
Attributes: corrosion resistance, conductivity, cost effective, machinability
Variants: 101, 110
Nickel Alloy
Nickel alloys, also known as high-performance alloys, contain some nickel in their elemental makeup to improve some of their properties and make them better suited for applications outside their typical wheelhouse.
Attributes: corrosion resistance, heat resistance, strength
Variants: Inconel, Monel
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is highly durable and resistant to heat and corrosion, making it ideal for industries like construction and aerospace. Its versatility spans applications from heat exchangers to medical tools, with chromium content enhancing corrosion resistance. Different alloy grades improve its properties, with heat treatment crucial for optimizing mechanical characteristics.
Attributes: strength, corrosion resistance, toughness, ductility, machinability, surface finish, machinability, wear resistance, weldability
Variants: 13-8, 15-5, 17-4, 303, 304, 316, 416, 440
Steel
Steel is a cost-effective material used in industries like aerospace and automotive due to its strength and durability, though it requires protective treatments to prevent oxidation.
Attributes: strength, ductility, weldability, machinability, fatigue resistance, wear resistance, toughness
Variants: 1018, 1045, 1215, 4140, 4142, 4340, 8620
Titanium
Titanium is valued in aerospace, medical, and marine industries for its lightweight, strength, and corrosion resistance. It is ideal for high strength-to-weight and temperature resilience applications, though it is more expensive to machine than aluminum.
Attributes: corrosion resistance, strength, heat resistance, surface finish, fatigue resistance, weldability, ductility
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Material Sourcing Services eliminate Supply Chain Disruption
Challenge: our customer encountered a supply chain disruption for a plastic resin, which threatened the production, sales, and in-field maintenance of a scientific instrument
Solution: we procured a suitable replacement material that the customer was not aware of before the shortage, eliminating any disruptions to the annual production schedules and meeting in-field servicing needs
Hirsh Precision is AS9100 Certified, ITAR Registered
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