Inside Mach Five's Manufacturing

Machining that balances strength, weight, and finish. 3-5 axis CNC paired with Additive capabilities.

What 5-Axis Unlocks

Datum Integrity

Critical faces are cut in a single coordinate system. Less stack-up error, cleaner runout.

Complex Geometry

Undercuts, scallops, and spoke reliefs executed without compromise to the forging intent.

Surface Integrity

Adaptive toolpaths manage heat and chip load, preserving material properties and finish.

Additive Manufacturing at Mach Five

We run WLMD (Wire–Laser Metal Deposition) alongside our subtractive workflow, exploring where additive can unlock speed, complexity, and smarter material use across automotive.

What is WLMD?

6 focused lasers cocooned in argon gas form a melt pool while metal wire is fed precisely—building near-net shapes layer by layer with excellent metallurgical bonding.

Where We Use It Today

  • Rapid prototypes for brackets, housings, and complex ducting
  • Near-net blanks to reduce machining time on tough geometries
  • Gen 4 nuclear reactor bearings that face extreme enviroments
  • Precision part manufacturing at scale

Automotive Opportunities

  • Chassis hardware: aero mounts, brake ducts, chassis bracing, etc
  • Powertrain & cooling: enclosed heat exchangers, manifolds, braces
  • Factory: jigs, end-of-arm tooling, quick-change fixtures

Hybrid, By Design

We print near-net, then finish critical interfaces on 5-axis CNC—combining additive freedom with subtractive precision and surface quality.

See our capabilities
  1. Simulation First

    We validate toolpaths for clearance, holder reach, and deflection before a chip is cut.

  2. Rough with Intent

    Adaptive strategies keep temperatures stable and the datum intact for finish cuts.

  3. Finish in Minimal Setups

    Faces, bores, and backpad features are finished in a minimal-step system to protect concentricity.

  4. Probe & Verify

    CMM probing and sampling confirm PCD, pad flatness, and hub location.

Ready to spec the right cut?

Our engineer-led partners can advise on pad thickness, spoke relief, and finish options.