Capabilities

WALCO Tool & Engineering produces high quality, value added, and low production CNC Machining, that provides the right balance of flexibility, efficiency, agility, and precision for customers.

Facilities List
CNC Vertical Machining    
1 SNK Double Column CNC 5 Axis Machining Center RB-200F 167″ x 108″ x 56″ 33,000 LB. Load Cap. 35 HP
1 Okuma Double Column Machine Center MCV-AII 157.5″ x 78.8″ x 54″ 26,000 LB. Load Cap. 30 HP
1 Okuma Millac 1052VEII 120.07″ x 41.73″ x 31.49″ 25 HP
1 Toyoda Model FV-1680 63″ x 31.5″ x 31.5″ 30 HP
8 Okuma 60 VAE 59″ x 24.8″ x 24″ 20 HP
5 Okuma 4 VAE 30″ x 16″ x 17″ 10 HP
3 Okuma MB-66VB High Speed Machining Center 59″ x 26″ x 26″ 25 HP
2 Okuma MA-650VB High Speed Machining Center 60.2″ x 25.9″ x 24″ 30 HP
1 Okuma Millac 852V 81″ x 33″ x 30″ 20 HP

Our SNK is a bridge type high speed CNC 5 Axis Machining Center with a work envelope of 167” x-axis, 108” y-axis and 56: z/w-axis. The SNK CNC 5 Axis Machining Center is equipped for highly efficient precision machining operations ranging from CNC 3 Axis Machining to CNC 5 Axis continuous CNC Machining of 3D contours.

CNC Horizontal Machining    
2 Niigata B-Axis / Probing 60″ x 48″ x 45″ 40 HP
2 Okuma MX-60 HB Probing 30.4″ x 31.5″ x 31.9″ 27 HP
1 Niigata Glass Scale / Indexer 100″ x 48″ x 48″ 30 HP
1 Nomura B100 Boring Mill 4″ Quill 72″ x 50″ x 43″ 11,000 LB. Load Cap. 20 HP
CNC Vertical Turning    
1 Dörries Scharmann CNC VTL Machine Glass Scales Live Tooling 90″ x 79″ x 67″ 79″ Turning Capability 92 HP

Stored part programs can be quickly retrieved expediting repeat orders. All CNC machining centers are connected via DNC with our engineering server for down – loading of programs, tooling lengths, offsets and visual aids.

Grinders    
1 12Ft. Mattison Horizontal Surface Grinder 32″ x 48″ x 144″ 30 HP
1 Norton Cylindrical Grinder 16″ x 72″ 15 HP
4 6 Ft. Mattison Horiontal Surface Grinder 20″, 36″ Wide 20 HP
3 Mattison Vertical Rotary Surface Grinder 42″ Diameter 100 HP
       

With our 7 Surface Grinders and 3 Rotary Grinders, WALCO can meet your most complex grinding requirements. Our grinders range from 12’ long to 38” wide. Additional capability includes vacuum grinding of non-magnetic material up to 36” x 72”.

CNC Turning    
1 Okuma LB 45 BB/2000 Lathe 34.64″ x 81.10″ Long 50 HP
1 Okuma LU35 Lathe 4 Axis 21.6″ x 33.4″ Long 50 HP
1 Okuma LU25 Lathe 4 Axis 16.5″ x 25.6″ Long 30 HP
1 Okuma LB25 Lathe 16.5″ x 25.5″ Long 20 HP
1 Okuma LB15 Lathe with Magazine Feeder 9.8″ x 9″ Long 15 HP
Inspection  
1 DEA Epsilon 3304 CMM 72″ x 54″ x 54″
1 DEA IOTA 0102 CMM 40″ x 25.9″ x 24″
1 Zeiss Prismo CMM 35″ x 59″ x 25″
Engineering Software
4 Surfcam 5 Axis Plus Cam Software
7 Solidworks 3D Modeling Software
9 AutoCad LT
1 AutoCad Inventor
2 C.G. Tech Vericut NC Verification Software

CAD / CAM software enables us to download 3-D solid models directly into our CAM software. These models are used to verify CAM data and to optimize CNC machining techniques. The use of Vericut enables our programmers to detect errors or inefficiencies before the part is actually loaded onto the CNC machine, saving time and money. Vantage by Epicor combines advanced technology with robust functionality to provide an end-to-end system.

Manual Machining  
6 Bridgeport Vertical Milling Machines 36″ x 12″ x 16″
Manual Turning  
3 Clausing 15″ Engine Lathes 60″ Centers
Finishers  
1 TimeSaver Abrasive Belt Machine 38″ x 8″
2 Trinco Glass Bead Machine 48″ x 24″ x 24″
4 Devine Bros., Howell, Baldor and Suhner Polishers 5HP, 3HP, 1HP, and Hand-Held

Our polishing capabilities serve industries such as pharmaceutical, chemical, medical, food and powder coating OEM industry demands.

Presses  
5 75 Ton Hydraulic Straightening Presses 44″ x 37″
Saws  
2 Armada and Kysor Johnson 16″ x 16″
Welding  
3 Miller and Lincoln 300 & 400 AMP @ 100% Utilization
1 150 Amp, Lincoln PC Plasm Cutter Plasma – 1 1/4″ SS
63,000 SQUARE FOOT MANUFACTURING AREA COMPLETELY CLIMATE CONTROLLED

Mig Welding Benefits include: all position capability, higher deposition rates than SMAW, long welds can be made without starts and stops and minimal post weld cleaning is required. Tig Welding Benefits include: superior quality welds, welds can be made with or without filler metal, precise control of welding variables and free of spatter and low distortion.