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When we aren't busy machining, sometimes we get to record some of the cool projects we get to work on.
They say that a picture is worth a thousand words. Each part we make tells a story. There is always a challenge to each part, whether it be complex geometry, tight tolerances, short lead times, or a challenging material to work with. Here are some of our stories...
![billet end cap](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/add9d25105f64b6b9d6821f22243ab5d/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/20150304_151321.jpg)
![ORB fluid ports 176657_10151294527666974_1790052013_o.jpg](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/b5182b206ea94f59b023790092f233fe/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/176657_10151294527666974_1790052013_o.jpg)
![Distribution manifold manifold 01.jpg](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/d17a52ac244441558fd9b998213888bc/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/Audi%20part%20for%20AMS%2001.jpg)
![Glass beaded thread milled fitting 415826_10151003923546974_1047212173_o.jpg](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/c50a35212b304a71add8829519a281e7/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/415826_10151003923546974_1047212173_o.jpg)
![20140107_143831.jpg](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/f3a41fe106e24e0790a4a90126854152/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/20140107_143831.jpg)
![316 stainless nozzle IMG_20120711_121008.jpg](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/dc1d941830034c369ffea90705f046ca/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/IMG_20120711_121008.jpg)
![IMG_20130115_100356.jpg](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/ad2eb9c7737343f5b2ae4f8c9bc7fe5d/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/IMG_20130115_100356.jpg)
![IMG_20130117_165656.jpg](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/f1821f8982864a16a5a4bc1e89a4aa53/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/IMG_20130117_165656.jpg)
![IMG320.jpg](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/ced5d8313b1b46749d5efce0c43c2b42/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/IMG320.jpg)
![bearing caps 20140708_110024.jpg](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/eba0f74c4fdd436baf8b358197dd1eb2/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/20140708_110024.jpg)
![red anodized parts awaiting final machining operation red anodize](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/fee23678dec8459d9a747801e0228ef5/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/20140717_130650.jpg)
![Gold anodized parts 20140708_115340.jpg](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/b0851801f0b047b2beee609c9579aee1/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/20140708_115340.jpg)
![20140724_164247.jpg](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/a54eece3b3334f64be7adff60ea70b7c/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/20140724_164247.jpg)
![20140811_155956.jpg](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/c781282095c04bb9851e37c003e94d8b/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/20140811_155956.jpg)
![Surface finish on a 7075 Turned component brake rotor component](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/bb388dd4368f483793d230a83d46c7d4/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/IMG_20130830_154525.jpg)
![316 Stainless spools machined complete with live tools IMG_20120224_114613.jpg](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/a245b2ac941d44f29efc2d8ef0185080/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/IMG_20120224_114613.jpg)
![Brass components awaiting second operation in one of our vertical mills. 20130806_171049.jpg](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/bbc51dc03f904620a48d257facc4bc5e/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/20130806_171049.jpg)
![Hard Turned 8620 steel bushing 20140228_171650.jpg](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/efa78888d0e544f59f8b646c84f8e36d/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/20140228_171650.jpg)
![6061 aluminum motor bracket MC PN X19-1-88 a 1500.jpg](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/d6e3bb9343dd47098f0ea8d1f1e9ecb9/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/MC%20PN%20X19-1-88%20a%201500.jpg)
![Roughed out aluminum part using 3+2 machining Roughing](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/b5f1d2d0b65141328369fd0b9b0dfa06/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/IMG_20150226_134324.jpg)
![Setting up a part for some 3+2 machining Setup](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/f384b6f7111c4fe7a7280c0c041a2109/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/IMG_20150209_141359.jpg)
![6061 aluminum machined tube IMG_20150217_180902.jpg](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/e6b779f6acf74b75b12c3a80b27b0a7a/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/IMG_20150217_180902.jpg)
![Close up of a surface finish tool path in a pocket of an aluminum part](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/cf07861fc0d4459ca700ce87ed9d5a7b/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/10423760_10152854680076974_7191150260700890616_n.jpg)
![6061 component produced complete on our lathe utilizing live tooling 10431283_10152834903166974_5787589703268053168_o.jpg](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/b177d35d87714352b8cec67e07fc839a/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/10431283_10152834903166974_5787589703268053168_o.jpg)
![6061 rush prototype component produced complete on the lathe utilizing live tooling and sub spindle functionality](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/e0d06c7f887248a8aba7c3081a46f29d/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/1263979_10152834903261974_1006198815795588647_o.jpg)
![17-4 Stainless pins .0005" total tolerance on OD 20180217_110353.jpg](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/b549d8e9c6e64b03aa374c724ce46703/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/20180217_110353.jpg)
![7075 aluminum component undergoing the inspection process. 20180227_144522.jpg](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/cec6ca2112134e58a6989b704b5a7248/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/20180227_144522.jpg)
![20180228_154526.jpg](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/d2a522823a7044f6a5b2dc95b7b1f163/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/20180228_154526.jpg)
![20180307_122340.jpg](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/a0df0277bc2b4dcf96ba25c497cf4d4b/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/20180307_122340.jpg)
![prototype automotive knuckle 20180615_131135.jpg](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/c8bc6d43454043cc93eb3e34ca737611/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/20180615_131135.jpg)
![Intake manifold for racing 20180711_143107.jpg](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/df3a303f90234e8080552fe13be92c3c/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/20180711_143107.jpg)
![20180821_183349.jpg](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/c6e5dfbbbeae4279876636a109de4c2d/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/20180821_183349.jpg)
![Air duct, mid machining process. 20181013_155323.jpg](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/be56551327c04384a59a27276010b025/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/20181013_155323.jpg)
![17-4 stainless components awaiting packaging 20181016_163615.jpg](https://static.spacecrafted.com/fa63a476b6dd431ea949d7e3ee5d9c8f/i/d76781f2e7874fecac049d861f53808e/1/4SoifmQpDrHbZJ6Vx7NT6/20181016_163615.jpg)