JSF Jet

Machining / Finishing

Thompson has recognized the growing customer demand to provide a finished product. So in December 2009, we purchased a machine shop to satisfy this demand. In April 2010, our new 5-axis machine arrived, which allowed us to:

CNC Milling

CNC Turning

CNC Milling Capabilities
Y, Z Axis Travel, inches(mm) 26 x 16 x 20(660 x 406 x 508)
Table Size, inches(mm) 30 x 14(762 x 356)
Positioning, inches(mm) ±0.0002(0.005)
Repeatability, inches(mm) ±0.0001(0.0025)

Other CNC Mills
Bridgeport K2
X, Y Axis Travel, inches 32 x 12.5

Manual Mills
(1) Bridgeport
X, Y Axis Travel, inches 24.5 x 15
(2) Bridgeport
X, Y Axis Travel, inches 17.5 x 11.5
Y, Z Axis Travel, inches(mm) 8 x 20(20 x 508)
Swing Over Cross Slide, inches(mm) 11.8 300)
Distance Between Centers, inches(mm) 23(588)
Max Cutting Diameter, inches(mm) 14(356)
Max Cutting Length, inches(mm) 19(483)
Bar Capacity, inches(mm) 2(52)
Positioning, inches(mm) ±0.0002(0.005)
Repeatability, inches(mm) ±0.0001(0.0025)

Other Lathes
Warner & Swasey
No.3
10" Chuck
Smithy Granite
6" Chuck
Y, Z Axis Travel, inches(mm) 42 x 24 x 24(1,067 x 610 x 610)
Table Size, inches(mm) 50 x 24(1,270 x 610)
Max Weight on Table, lbs(Kg) 3,000(1,360) 1,500(680)
Tools, Standard/Option 24/40 CAT (BT) 40
Positioning, inches(mm) ±0.0002(0.005)
Repeatability, inches(mm) ±0.0001(0.0025)

Finishing

Thompson provides all aluminum and magnesium protective coatings, as well as painting services, per customer specifications. Final assembly is also available.

Our Accredidations

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Our Work

Here are some of our previous casts. Click on any image to enlarge.