Case: 5-Axis Al7075 Housing — ±0.01 mm, Express ~6 Days

Part type: compact equipment housing with compound undercuts that would need multiple 3-axis setups.

Material: Al7075-T6. Finish: bead blast + black anodize on exterior; as-machined sealing faces.

Tolerances: primary datums ±0.01 mm; sealing flatness 0.05 mm; general ±0.1 mm. Capability down to 0.001 mm only where drawn.

Process: 5-axis rough + finish in two setups. DFM saved one fixture vs 3-axis path — quoted both options, buyer chose 5-axis for schedule risk.

Lead time: Express reference ≈ 3 days production + 3 days air sketch ≈ 6 days. Hard anodize would add finish days — not used here.

Upload complex STEP to the 5-axis landing for instant quote; ask engineering if 3-axis is cheaper after DFM.