Machined, finished and cut — to spec.
From raw billet to finished, anodized component — Z-Axis runs the full metalcutting and surface-finishing line in-house, holding quality to aerospace and military standards.
Multi-axis precision machining
We machine complex components and fixtures in aluminium, brass and steel — from diesel engine bodies to intricate housings and precision assemblies. Decades of metalcutting experience let us hold demanding tolerances on the most challenging geometry.
- ›Aluminium, brass, steel & fixturing segments
- ›Diesel engine bodies & complex housings
- ›Machining tolerances to ±0.01 mm
Anodizing to military spec
Two sulphuric-acid anodizing routes, run in-house: Type II clear for decorative and protective finishes, and Type III hardcoat for a dense, high-hardness oxide built for wear and corrosion in industrial and marine service.
We plate to MIL-A-8625 for OEM and military suppliers, with an unrivalled track record for reliability in the plating industry.
Decorative anodizing
Light-grey oxide, easily coloured with penetrating dyes for excellent colour rendering plus resistance to scratches and discolouration — ideal for protective use in non-aggressive environments.
Hard anodizing
A very dense, compact oxide layer with high hardness and excellent corrosion resistance — for mechanical applications demanding wear resistance, and industrial or marine environments with aggressive agents.
| CLASS | AVG. THICKNESS |
|---|---|
| AA 5 | 5 µm |
| AA 10 | 10 µm |
| AA 15 | 15 µm |
| AA 20 | 20 µm |
| AA 25 | 25 µm |
| SPECIFICATION | THICKNESS |
|---|---|
| ISO 10074 | 40–60 µm |
| MIL-A-8625 | 40–60 µm |
| UNI 7796 | 30–60 µm |
MIL-A-8625 · UNI 10681 · UNI 7796 · AMS2471
Abrasive waterjet cutting
A cold cutting process with no heat-affected zone — clean, burr-free profiles in virtually any material and thickness. Waterjet serves a remarkably wide range of industries, from aerospace and defense to architecture and energy.
Components we've made.
