CNC Milling Capacity

Optimum for volume parts and high metal removal projects

Cobb Tool has seven CNC milling centers. All are connected to our computer network and utilize Surfcam computer-aided manufacturing software for programing complex parts. We have two fourth-axis attachments for multi-sided machining in a single set-up. Our two largest machines can handle parts 30” x 60” x 24” tall, and 25” x 79” x 24” tall. Depending on the part configuration, we can make larger parts through multiple set-ups.

Cobb Tool’s latest acquisition, in early 2022, is a Haas VF-4 with a Renshaw probe. The Renshaw probe delivers fool-proof part/material location and measurement to perfectly align milling placement and process completion. The Haas’s CNC precision with exacting material location from the Renshaw probe deliver a perfect outcome each and every time.

One of the few drawbacks of CNC mills is set-up time. Therefore, CNC mills are best suited for running parts in production quantities, or for machining parts where a lot of material is removed. Once a production part is set up by an experienced machinist, a less skilled and less expensive operator can run your parts, saving time and cost. For parts with a large amount of metal to remove, the machine can be set up and then left to run on its own, sometimes overnight, while the machinist moves on to a job on another machine.

Toolroom CNC Milling Capacity

Optimum for low-volume simple and complex parts

Over the last few years Cobb Tool has invested heavily in this type of machine. They offer many of the same benefits as traditional CNC milling centers, but they are designed to minimize set-up times by using simple conversational computer controls. Whereas a traditional CNC can sometimes take hours to set up, these machines are usually ready to go in a matter of minutes. This makes them ideal for one-of-a-kind or low-volume parts, even if they are very complex. They are also tied into our computer network, allowing transmission of complicated part geometry directly to the machine. This minimizes the chances of operator error and accelerates the programming process.

CNC Turning Capacity

Most effective for volume parts

At Cobb Tool, we employ two Mazak CNC turning centers in our shop. The Mazaks use conversational programming for easier set-up. Even with this technology, like CNC milling centers, these machines still take time to set up. Based on that investment, we use them most frequently for higher volume production parts or parts with a long cycle time. They also are best equipped to create complex shapes and high metal removal projects.

CNC Toolroom Turning Capacity

The optimal choice for prototypes

We also have a lathe that combines the power of CNC control with the quick set-up of a manual machine. We use this most frequently for the creation of prototypes and the low-volume production of simple or complex parts. Cycle times for turned parts on this machine are often a third to half of the time it would take to make the same part manually. With a simple conversational control, we can quickly program a complex part. As a machine ideally suited for making one-of-a-kind parts, it has become a customer- and shop-favorite.

Manual Machines – Milling and Turning

Capacity for Quick Touch-ups or Oversize Parts

Cobb Tool’s manual machines allow us to add finishing touches on parts, perform steps that might be impractical on our CNC equipment, or just squeeze in a quick job. We also have a boring mill that can handle parts as large as 60” square. Our range of manual lathes gives us the ability to handle parts up to 32” in diameter and 120” long.