Stainless Steel
CNC Stainless Steel Machining for Tight-Tolerance Components
Owens Industries provides stainless steel machining services for manufacturers requiring complex geometries, ultra-tight tolerances and repeatable precision. Stainless steel is one of the most widely used CNC machining materials due to its corrosion resistance, durability and versatility across demanding applications.
Our facility utilizes advanced CNC technologies, including 4-axis and 5-axis milling, Swiss machining, micromachining, turning, wire EDM and sinker EDM, to manufacture stainless steel components with tolerances as tight as 0.0005".
Since 1944, Owens Industries has served customers nationwide with custom precision machining solutions. Every project receives a tailored manufacturing approach based on material grade, geometry complexity and performance requirements. Our stainless steel CNC machining services are backed by detailed inspection procedures and strict quality standards throughout production.
Owens Industries
Stainless Steel Machining Services For Your Industry
Owens Industries manufactures stainless steel components for industries where reliability, corrosion resistance and dimensional stability are essential. Our advanced machining processes produce intricate stainless steel parts for critical operating environments. From medical instrumentation to aerospace systems, our stainless steel machining services support applications requiring long-term durability and high-performance precision.
Custom Stainless Steel Components Manufactured to Specification
Our team machines a wide range of precision stainless steel components, including handles, medical devices, lab instruments, weld ferrules, automotive parts and other specialized products. Stainless steel machining often requires careful process control due to material hardness, heat generation and work hardening characteristics. Owens Industries applies advanced machining strategies to maintain accuracy, surface finish quality and dimensional consistency across every component.
Operating from our Wisconsin CNC machining facility, we serve customers throughout all 50 states with dependable lead times and precision manufacturing expertise. Explore our CNC product image gallery and video gallery to view completed stainless steel machining projects.
Example stainless steel components include:
- Electronic components such as resonators, oscillators and frequency control parts
- Mechanical components such as gauges, gears and measuring instruments
- Optical components such as spectrometers, mirrors and telescopes
- Aerospace components such as navigation systems and spacecraft components
- Scientific instruments used in cryogenics, spectroscopy and metallurgy
- Automotive components such as fuel injectors and engine parts
Additional Stainless Steel CNC Components We Manufacture
| Part | Application | Industry | Machining Process Used | Specific Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actuator, Arm | Night Vision Goggles | Military | EDM Wire | 20 Tooth Ratchet Profile |
| Check Valve | Brake Fluid Flow Control | Aerospace | Precision Turning | 32 Micro finish on all Surfaces |
| Pivot Ball | Military Aircraft | Defense | Turning and Spot Welding | Welding Carbide Ball to Stainless Steel Stem |
| Valve Seat | Air Flow Regulator | Aerospace | Mill/Turn | Diameters held within 0.0005" Concentricities |
| Read Head | Signal Encoder | Military | 5-Axis Milling and Grinding | Precision Grinding of Flat Surfaces |
| Armature Assembly | Pneumatic Valve | Commercial Airlines | Lathe, Mill w/ 4th axis Indexer | Welded/Polished Assembly |
| Solenoid Valve Seat | Hydraulic Piston Seat | Mining | Hard Turning | Ballize Seal Seat to 0.078" Profile |
| Flexure | Electronic Control | Research and Development | Fine Wire EDM | EDM Wire 0.015" Wide Slot |
| Grid Clamp | Satellite Component | Space Research | CNC Turn | Turn 0.044" Thick Ring |
| Body, Column, Housing | Optics | Research | Precision Turn and 5-Axis Milling | 2 Micron Tolerance Over 10.0" Length |
| Octopole Housing | Beam Orientation | Research and Development | Turning, Milling, and Welding | Assembly Alignment of 5 Microns or Less |
| Nozzle Adjustment Plate | Directional Adjustments | Industrial Printing | 3-Axis Machining | Machine Part Around .0787" Pivot Point |
| Outlet Adapter | Fluid Flow | Hydraulics | 3-Axis milling | Machining Varied SAE Ports |
| Gunbody | Ink Jet Printer Head | Industrial Printing | 4-Axis milling | Machining and Welding of A Sealed Manifold |
| Drilled Gutter Block | Ink Suction Block | Industrial Printing | 4-Axis milling | Drilling 8 Burr Free Connected Holes |
| Mixer Head Insert | Spray Nozzle | Automotive | 5-Axis milling | Required to mill axial slots at acute angles |
| Spray Nozzle | Urethane Application | Automotive | EDM Wire | Locating Spray Slot within 0.0005" |
| Micro Tip | Instrument Cap | Medical | Micro Turning | Micro Wire EDM |
| Hemisphere | Ink Jet Nozzle | Industrial Printing | Precision Fine Turn Work | Polished 8 Micro Finish on 0.120" Diameter |
| Drive Rod | Ink Jet Piston | Industrial Printing | Swiss Turning | Burr Free Rod with 0.0005" Straightness |
| Nozzle Housing | Circuit Board Manufacturing | Electronics | Turning and EDM | EDM Wire 3 Degree Taper Cone with 8 Micro Finish |
Stainless Steel Grades for CNC Machining Services
Owens Industries machines a variety of stainless steel grades selected for corrosion resistance, machinability, strength and environmental performance. Different grades offer unique advantages depending on operating conditions and application requirements.
| Series | Main Alloying Element | Properties | Typical Applications | Machinability | Weldability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austenitic (e.g., 304, 316) | Chromium, Nickel | Excellent formability, weldability, corrosion resistance | Food processing, chemical industry, architectural elements | Good | Excellent |
| Martensitic | Chromium | High toughness, requires aging and heat treatments | Cutlery, surgical instruments, aerospace components | Moderate | Good |
| Ferritic | Chromium | Good corrosion resistance, part of AISI 400 family | Automotive parts, kitchen appliances, architectural features | Good | Good |
| Duplex | Chromium, Nickel | Combines ferritic and austenitic structures, enhanced properties | Chemical processing, oil and gas, marine applications | Moderate to difficult | Good |
| Precipitation-Hardening | Various (e.g., Ti, Cu) | Age-hardening process, high strength | Aerospace components, high-stress applications | Difficult | Moderate |
The information above provides a general overview of stainless steel materials used in CNC machining. Individual grades may vary in composition and performance characteristics. Review detailed material specifications for exact requirements.
Interested in stainless steel machining services for your next component? Contact Owens Industries today.
Stainless Steel CNC Services and Capabilities
Precision Machining
5-Axis Machining
EDM Services
Mill Turn Machining
CNC Lathe Machining
3D Printing
Cutting Edge CNC Machines for Ultra-Precision Components
Owens Industries machines complex, tight-tolerance components using advanced German and Swiss CNC equipment built for ultra-precise manufacturing. Our CNC machines support high-spec industries where accuracy, repeatability and consistency directly impact performance, compliance and long-term reliability.
Our core equipment includes:
HERMLE 5-axis CNC machining centers for complex, multi-axis components 
Agie Charmilles wire EDM systems for intricate features and fine surface finishes 
Zeiss inspection equipment for advanced quality control and dimensional verification 
DMG MORI CNC milling and turning machines for precision production and complex geometries Happy with our service? Leave us a 5-star review!