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Precision Shafts for Equipment Manufacturers

A shaft looks like the simplest part on the drawing — a cylinder with features. But the shoulder that locates a bearing, the journal that runs in a bushing and the thread that sets preload decide whether the assembly runs true or wears out early.

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Why ProtoTech

Why equipment manufacturers choose us

Features machined complete

Stepped diameters, shoulders, threads, keyways and cross-drillings in one flow — not split across three shops.

Geometry verified, not assumed

Critical diameters, runout and coaxiality measured on our Zeiss CMM, with reports per batch.

Materials matched to duty

Stainless where corrosion rules, alloy steel where strength does, titanium and Invar where weight or expansion does.

Technical data

Precision Shafts

Real capability windows — verified in-house, not estimated.

CapabilitySpecification
Diameter rangeØ 2–65 mm · lengths to 300 mm
Typical partsDrive shafts · pivot pins · precision spindles · actuator rods
Typical tolerance±0.005 mm typical where applicable · ±0.01 mm standard
Surface finishDown to Ra 0.2 µm
MaterialsStainless · alloy and carbon steel · aluminum · titanium · Invar
InspectionZeiss CMM dimensional and geometric verification
Prototype lead timeTypically 5–10 working days

Materials we machine

Kovar®
Permalloy
Tungsten alloys
PEEK
PVDF
PTFE
Invar
Monel/Inconel
Carbon fiber
Stainless
Titanium
Aluminum
Engineering plastics
How we work

From Drawing to Delivered Part

A transparent, engineering-led process built for long-term supply programs — not one-off transactions.

1

Submit & Review

Send drawings and program context. Our engineers run a DFM review and flag tolerances, materials and risk before any cutting begins.

2

Quote & Material Plan

You receive a transparent quote plus a material-verification plan — grade, EN/DIN check and certificate strategy for your application.

3

Machine & Inspect

In-house precision machining, then Zeiss CMM dimensional inspection and spectrometer material verification on critical batches.

4

Deliver & Support

Kitted, ESD-safe or cleanroom packaging, with local engineering and after-sales support through our German partner.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ø 2–65 mm with lengths to 300 mm, including stepped diameters, shoulders, threads, keyways, flats and cross-drillings — machined complete to your print.
Critical diameters and geometric relationships are measured on our Zeiss CMM. You receive dimensional reports per batch and EN 10204 3.1 material certificates on request.
Yes — send the drawing or the measured dimensions of the current part. We review manufacturability, confirm tolerances and quote; first-article approval precedes any series.
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Tell us about your program. The fields below help our engineering team prioritize recurring, long-term supply programs with equipment manufacturers.

What happens after you send your files

  • Within 1 business day an engineer — not a salesperson — reviews your drawings and replies.
  • DFM review: tolerances, material and risk flags, before any cutting begins.
  • Your quote includes a material-verification plan: grade, EN/DIN check, certificate strategy.

Every critical dimension is verified on our in-house Zeiss CMM · material chemistry confirmed by spectrometer · EN 10204 3.1 certificates available.

Prefer email? Write to us directly at info@prototech-machining.com

Programs at 1,000+ pcs/year or recurring production are prioritized by our engineering team.
Built for qualified programs.
Our form captures production type, annual quantity and project status up front — so we can focus engineering resources on long-term supply relationships, not one-off inquiries.
Need engineering input first?
Talk to our team about special materials, tolerances or a failed-supplier recovery before you send drawings.