CNC Milling of Aluminum Power Distribution Box for the Military Industry(click on thumbnail to enlarge)
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CNC Machining of Aluminum Power Distribution Box for the Military Industry
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The power distribution box pictured above was CNC machined by J&N Metal engineers for the military, to be used as a component of a mini-gun. We combined our machining, painting, conversion coating, and silk screen printing operations to manufacture this box based on customer supplied prints meeting tolerances as tight as +.001/-.003 of an inch.
The 8 x8 x 5 inch box was constructed out of aluminum material, and a 5541 alodine conversion coating was applied to all the units various aluminum components. After manufacturing was complete, the 2- pound part was delivered to our clients facility located in Crane, Indiana. |
CNC Milled Aluminum Power Distribution Box Highlights:
| Product Description |
This power distribution box is used on a mini-gun |
| Capabilities Applied/Processes |
Machining, Painting, Conversion Coating, Paint, and Silk Screen |
| Equipment Used to Manufacture Part |
CNC Mill |
| Overall Part Dimensions |
Length: 8 Width: 5 Height: 5 |
| Tightest Tolerances |
+.001/-.003 |
| Material Used |
Aluminum |
| Finish |
Conversion Coating (5541 Alodine) of aluminum parts and Paint |
| In process testing performed |
None |
| Estimated Part Weight |
2Lb. |
| Industry for Use |
Military |
| Delivery Location |
Crane, Indiana |
| Standards Met |
Customer supplied print, 2D & 3D CAD Drawing |
| Product Name |
Power Distribution Box |

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