Engine mounts, chassis parts, and machined components for assembly lines.
Thrust reverser latches, bolt carrier assemblies, and fasteners for aircraft and defense sector.
Connector housings, EMI shielding brackets and lightweight chassis for industrial electronics parts.
Precision housings, actuator frames, and armature linkages for automation systems.
Metal frames, brackets, and assemblies for appliances and home equipment.
Orthopedic implant screws, surgical drill guides and enclosures for sterile environments.
Solar mounting parts, wind turbine brackets, and battery enclosures.
Valve bodies, flange blocks, and downhole drilling components.
Rudders, propellers and corrosion-resistant components for offshore and deck-side systems.
CNC machining delivers micron precision and tight tolerances for complex geometry.
Optimized for mass production, high-volume machining utilizes advanced automation and process control to ensure consistent quality, tight tolerances, and superior cost efficiency at scale.
Designed for precision-driven applications, low-volume machining supports prototype development and limited production runs with high accuracy, rapid iteration, and reduced tooling requirements.
We use materials with low modulus anisotropy to maintain uniform stiffness along dynamic bending paths. Additionally, arm profiles are optimized for precise moment control under eccentric loads, enhancing accuracy and durability in demanding motion applications.
Stress-induced deflection in actuator arms can lead to inconsistent force delivery, backlash in closed-loop systems, and joint misalignment over prolonged use. All designs are validated using nonlinear FEA to ensure deflection under load remains below 0.5 mm at maximum working torque. The use of precipitation-hardened aluminum or maraging steels further minimizes elastic deformation, while localized stiffening geometries reduce thermomechanical distortion. These arms are often selected where positional drift is unacceptable, such as laser alignment platforms or semiconductor handling equipment.
Component degradation due to oxidation or chemical attack affects service life and joint torque requirements in exposed actuator systems. Surface engineering techniques such as duplex coatings (nitriding followed by PVD) or microcrystalline anodization are implemented to achieve stable surface hardness and long-term corrosion resistance, even under sliding wear. Coating thickness tolerances are tightly maintained to avoid dimensional stack-up at precision fits. This allows deployment in subsea valve actuation, marine stabilization systems, and industrial process automation in corrosive environments.
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Enables controlled articulation with repeatable motion paths under varying payloads in multi-axis industrial automation frameworks.
Transfers mechanical input to flaps and rudders with minimal deflection under aerodynamic loads and thermal gradients.
Delivers precise torque transmission to rotary or linear valves in fluid handling systems under high-pressure and corrosive environments.
Maintains micro-positioning accuracy during wafer transfer by minimizing thermal drift and mechanical hysteresis in cleanroom-compatible configurations.
Provides controlled linear or rotary movement for imaging tables, surgical robots, or infusion mechanisms with submillimeter repeatability.
Maintains optical path alignment under vibrational disturbances using thermally stable, zero-backlash mechanical linkages.
Purchasers face frequent integration challenges due to non-standard clevis ends, spline geometries, or mounting pitch mismatches with existing actuator drives. Our actuator arms are supplied with toleranced interface geometries including custom-machined hubs, fine-pitch splines, or dowel-located end plates, all manufactured to ISO 286 or ANSI B4.2 standards.
Actuator arms used in high-frequency actuation environments often fail due to microcrack propagation, fretting fatigue, or bearing seat loosening. All load-bearing geometries are fatigue-rated to exceed 10⁷ cycles at 70% of yield strength, with shot-peened radii and polished bearing bores to arrest crack initiation.
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Frigate uses CNC machining with sub-10 µm positional accuracy to ensure dimensional conformity of arm geometries. Each arm is CMM-inspected to validate tolerance stack-up across mating interfaces. Material selection focuses on low thermal expansion alloys to maintain precision under variable operating temperatures. These practices support actuator arm integration into systems requiring sub-millimeter accuracy.
Frigate provides clevis, trunnion, spline, and custom pin-joint terminations based on load direction and motion type. Each joint is modeled for angular deflection, contact stress, and wear progression under dynamic load. Hardened bearing races or polymer bushings are integrated to minimize backlash over time. These configurations support both rotary and linear actuation systems.
Frigate conducts fatigue simulation using customer-supplied or industry-standard load spectra with safety margins applied. Arms are manufactured from fine-grain forged materials and undergo stress-relief heat treatment to remove residual machining stress. All high-stress regions are shot-peened to inhibit crack initiation. Typical designs exceed 10 million cycles at operational load levels.
Frigate applies hard anodizing, chemical conversion coatings, or multi-layer PVD treatments based on environmental exposure. Surface finish and coating thickness are controlled within ±5 µm to preserve critical fit zones. For marine or chemical applications, Frigate also offers duplex stainless steel or titanium-based construction. These measures extend service life in aggressive operational conditions.
Frigate performs transient thermal FEA combined with expansion mismatch analysis across the full assembly. Component geometries are tuned to manage deformation under rapid thermal gradients. Material combinations are selected to minimize CTE mismatch-induced preload loss. This ensures actuator arm functionality remains stable in aerospace, medical, and semiconductor environments.
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