SDMI continually strives to stay informed and engaged in the latest breakthroughs and advancements in technology. Listed below are a few examples of how SDMI incorporates today’s technology to offer their customers the highest quality product at competitive pricing, delivered to meet mission critical timeframes.

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Live Tooling Technology
CNC live tooling is a game-changer in modern machining, especially for CNC lathes. It allows tools to rotate under their own power, enabling operations like milling, drilling, tapping, and slotting—all while the workpiece remains clamped in the lathe. This eliminates the need to transfer parts to a separate milling machine, saving time and boosting precision.
 

Key Benefits of Live Tooling

• Multifunctionality: Perform turning and milling in one setup.

• Improved Accuracy: No repositioning means tighter tolerances.

• Reduced Setup Time: Fewer machine changes streamline workflow.

• Enhanced Productivity: Faster cycle times and fewer bottlenecks.

• Complex Machining: Off-center holes, slots, and intricate features are easier to produce.

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Twin Spindle 5-Axis Technology
A twin spindle 5-axis technology is a high-performance CNC machine designed to handle complex and precise machining tasks with maximum efficiency. Here's what makes it special:

 

Key Features

• Twin Spindles: Two spindles allow simultaneous machining on both ends of a workpiece. This reduces cycle time and eliminates the need for manual part repositioning.

• 5-Axis Capability: The machine can move tools or the workpiece in five directions—X, Y, Z, plus rotation around two axes—enabling intricate geometries and multi-surface machining.

• Live Tooling: Many models include live tools that rotate, allowing milling, drilling, and tapping operations in addition to turning.

• Dual Turrets: Some machines feature two tool turrets, which can operate independently or in sync, enabling multiple tools to cut at once.

 

Benefits

• “Done-in-One” Machining: Complete complex parts in a single setup, improving accuracy and reducing handling.

• High Throughput: Ideal for high-volume production, especially for symmetrical or bar-fed parts.

• Compact Footprint: Despite its capabilities, many models are designed to save floor space.

 

Common Applications

• Aerospace components

• Automotive parts

• Medical device manufacturing

• Precision engineering

 

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Robotic Technology
In machining, robotic and cobot (collaborative robot) technologies are transforming how parts are made, handled, and inspected. While traditional robots automate tasks in isolated zones, cobots are designed to work alongside humans—bringing flexibility, safety, and intelligence to the shop floor.

Applications in Machining

• Machine Tending: Cobots load/unload CNC machines, freeing humans for quality checks.

• Tool Handling: Robots position tools with high repeatability and speed.

• Post-Machining Finishing: Cobots polish, deburr, or inspect parts with vision systems.

• Quality Control: AI-powered cobots detect defects in real time.

• Welding & Assembly: Cobots perform precision welds and join components safely.

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Make Square Deal Machining, Inc. your go-to machine shop, providing virtually any metal machining service that your project calls for. SDMI brings to the table an expansive facility equipped with top-of-the-line technology and a team of brilliant machinists. With these assets, we have the internal capacity to accommodate even the most demanding and complex metal machining requests. Our capabilities and
reputation for delivering consistent, precise results have established SDMI as a leader in metal machining services.