South Bend Form Tool's CNC vertical machining center (Computer Numerically Controlled) machining process is used to remove material from a solid material of any shape, using a rotating cutter that moves around the part in multiple accesses to the work piece mounted to a table or fixture. The cutting tools that are used in this automated process can be changed out automatically during the shaping of the part, to achieve the required depths and dimensions for the part. CNC machining centers are said to deliver repeated finished components at a faster production rate with optimum manufacturing accuracy. The automation of the CNC machining center has a higher level of dimensional control and tolerance in every piece, along with part consistency or uniformity, decreasing cycle times for all components produced in this method. The milling process can also be done manually, but cycle times and repeatability will become the variables.

South Bend Form Tool Company, Inc. is an ISO 9001:2000 certified manufacturer of custom tools and dies for the aerospace, automotive and other technical industries, along with their general contract machining and tooling services. South Bend Form Tool uses the latest technologies to provide the highest level of quality in each of their capabilities and services. All of our equipment meets or exceeds the industry standards for accuracy and product quality. Along with our quality assurance departments trained in all aspects of precision measuring to insure the highest level of quality time after time. We are proud to have offered the highest level of manufacturing and tooling services since 1953.