Components for Robotics

JACO Machine Works is a key player in the field of robotic innovation. We offer extensive support for various programs as robotic technology continues to evolve and integrate into everyday life. Our advanced equipment - such as 5-Axis CNC mills and precision laser welding services - combined with our experienced team and ISO 9001 and AS9100 certified quality management system, ensure we consistently meet stringent standards. This allows us to excel in producing components for this fast-paced, high-tech field.

Prototypes to Production

At JACO, we excel in meeting the rigorous demands of the robotics industry, where precision and reliability are crucial. Our Design for Manufacturing (DFM) experts play an essential role in developing new high-tech parts, providing extensive pre-production support that includes prototype reviews, custom 3D-printed fixtures, and materials selection. As projects transition to production, our advanced machinery ensures seamless scalability to meet high-volume demands, from thousands to millions of high-tech components. We enhance manufacturing precision and consistency throughout project lifecycles with project-specific fixturing, assembly jigs, and gauges, supported by tailored systems that streamline material handling, manufacturing, and inspection processes, ensuring reliability with every component delivered.

Machining and Laser Welding Services at JACO

JACO Machine Works offers several high-tech advantages to the robotics industry such as solid model programming, 5-Axis milling, and automated CMM inspection. We particularly specialize in manufacturing small, precise parts with complex geometries, supporting the production of various robotic components including sensors, actuators, end effectors (like probes and grippers), drives, and controllers.

5-Axis Precision Machining: Our advanced 5-axis CNC machines allow for the machining of complex geometries with a high degree of precision. This machining center creates intricate parts with tight tolerances and complex geometries, essential for robotic applications. Examples include end effectors like grippers and probes, as well as sensor housings and actuator components.

Vertical and Horizontal CNC Milling: Vertical and Horizontal Milling are versatile machining centers used for producing a wide range of robotic components. Vertical milling is often used for creating detailed parts with complex shapes, while horizontal milling is suitable for larger, heavier components. Examples of parts produced with these methods include structural frames, mounting brackets, and various types of drive housings.

CNC Swiss Screw Machining: CNC and Swiss Screw Machining are ideal for manufacturing small, precise parts that are critical in robotics. These machining centers excel in producing high-volume, high-precision components with consistent quality. Typical components made using CNC and Swiss Screw Machining include fasteners, miniature gears, and precision shafts, which are essential for the smooth operation of robotic systems.

Laser Welding: Laser Welding is a critical service for assembling robotic components with high precision and strength. This technique is used to join metal parts with minimal distortion and high accuracy, making it ideal for delicate and intricate robotic assemblies. Components that benefit from laser welding include sensor assemblies, actuator housings, and various types of robotic joints and connectors.

Quality Assurance

JACO Machine Works’ comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS) is certified to ISO9001:2015 and AS9100D standards. This certification underscores our commitment to safety, reliability, and precision in every component we produce. Whether it’s risk analysis, raw material inspection, recordkeeping, supplier management, or final assembly, we adhere to strict quality control measures. Here’s how our QMS ensures reliable and repeatable results:

Continuous Improvement: We evaluate process effectiveness continually. Factors like on-time deliveries, customer satisfaction, and quality conformance drive our improvement efforts.
Risk Analysis: Identifying and mitigating risks preemptively is essential. Our upper management reviews high-risk jobs before production begins, ensuring quality from the outset.
Traceability and Documentation: We maintain full lot and material traceability throughout production, complying with customer and regulatory specifications. Rigorous documentation ensures complete accountability and demonstrates product conformance.
State-of-the-Art Inspection: Our automatic CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) uses powerful software to inspect complex part geometries directly from solid model files. This technology allows for fast, repetitive inspections at a low cost.

Why Choose JACO?

JACO Machine Works is a leading CNC machining manufacturer of precision components for many industries, including components for medical devices and surgical instruments, aerospace and defense projects, sensor devices, components for electrical connectors and semiconductor tooling and equipment, and more. Whatever your application might be, our engineers at JACO are happy to help bring your product to market in the shortest amount of time and at the lowest cost possible. We are committed to providing you with quality engineering, design services, and supply chain management that will exceed your expectations and meet every specification.