Machining
The machining department includes horizontal and vertical lathes with C and Y axes, vertical machining centres and precision indexing horizontal machining centres.
01 — Machining
Machining after casting
The machining department is the stage where parts are machined after casting. The machine types in the department are listed below.
02 — Machine types
Machine types
The machine suited to the part is assessed using drawing and quantity information.
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Lathes with C and Y axes
Horizontal and vertical lathes are available. In general, the C axis provides angular positioning of the spindle, and the Y axis provides linear movement of the tool perpendicular to the X axis.
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Vertical machining centres
In vertical machining centres the spindle is in a vertical position.
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Precision indexing horizontal machining centres
In horizontal machining centres the spindle is in a horizontal position. In general, an indexing table allows different faces of the part to be machined.
03 — Technical information
Machining technical information
You can ask our team for technical details of the machine fleet and machining dimensions.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of machines | Approx. 15-25 units |
| Maximum machining size | Approx. 600 × 500 × 500 mm |
| Dimensional tolerance | Approx. IT7-IT9 (by part) |
| Measurement report | Measurement report on request |
04 — Images
Machining images
A view of machining: CNC machine 
A view of machining: machining centre 
A view of machining: lathe
05 — FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which machine types are in the machining department?
The SYC Machining department has horizontal and vertical lathes with C and Y axes, vertical machining centres and precision indexing horizontal machining centres.
Within which tolerance range is machining carried out?
In the SYC Machining department the machining tolerance is determined by the drawing of the part; for cast iron parts, work is commonly carried out in the range of approximately IT7-IT9. You can send the drawing of your part with the quote form.
Can I have the parts you cast machined in the same company?
At SYC the foundry and machining are services offered within the same company; cast parts can be machined in-house. You can clarify the workflow suited to your part at the quotation stage.
What information is needed in a quote for machining?
On the SYC quote form, either a drawing attachment or a part description is enough. The machine selection is assessed using drawing and quantity information.
06 — Related services
Related services
The machining behaviour of cast iron varies with its grade; for the grades, see the ductile iron and grey iron pages.
07 — Contact
Request a quote for your part
You can start with a drawing or a short description.