Top Shops Profile: XL Machine
XL Machine Co. Inc. was 2017's Top Shops Honors Program winner in the category of machining technology.
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is this year’s Top Shops Honors Program winner in the machining technology category. The shop has more than 75 CNC machine tools in its Three Rivers, Michigan, facility that are well-suited for prototypes, tooling, low to medium volume production runs and specialty production runs. This includes advanced equipment such as HMCs, five-axis machines, turn/mills and a universal grinding machine. Many of these are fitted with features such as touch probes, tool setting probes, quick-change fixturing, magnetic chucks, high-pressure through-tool coolant delivery and collision avoidance systems.
Founded in 1976, XL Machine began as a quality, prototype machine shop. Today, this core function is paired with a more complete, large-capacity production facility. The shop believes its ability to invest in new technology continues to provide the leading-edge capabilities necessary to distinguish itself from its competitors.
End Markets Served
- Automotive
- Die/mold
- Equipment/machinery
- Off-road/construction
- Power generation
Workpiece Materials Commonly Machined
- Aluminum
- Brass
- Bronze
- CFRP
- High-temp alloys
- Stainless steel
- Steel alloys
- Titanium
- Tool steel
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