# RivCut Precision CNC Machining
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## Company Overview
RivCut is a family-owned precision CNC machining company in Union City, California, serving manufacturers nationwide since 1974. We specialize in aerospace, medical, robotics, electronics, and automotive precision parts.

## Location & Contact
- Address: 33360 Dowe Ave, Union City, CA 94587
- Phone: +1-510-330-0066
- Email: quotes@rivcut.com
- Website: https://rivcut.com
- Hours: Mon-Fri 7AM-6PM, Sat 8AM-4PM

## Certifications & Quality
- ISO 9001:2015 Certified
- AS9100-aligned processes (aerospace quality systems)
- Pursuing ITAR registration (defense contracts)
- Full dimensional inspection and CMM verification
- Material traceability and certifications available

## Machine Capabilities

### CNC Milling
- 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis machining
- Travel: X 40" x Y 20" x Z 20" (5-axis)
- Tolerance: ±0.001" standard, ±0.0005" precision
- Surface finish: 32 Ra standard, 16 Ra available
- Workholding: Custom fixtures, soft jaws, vacuum tables

### CNC Lathe Turning
- Live tooling and multi-axis capability
- Max diameter: 12"
- Max length: 24"
- Tolerance: ±0.001" standard, ±0.0005" precision
- Swiss-type turning for small precision parts

### Laser Cutting
- Fiber laser: 4000W
- Max sheet size: 60" x 120"
- Thickness: Up to 1" steel, 0.5" aluminum
- Tolerance: ±0.005" typical
- Clean edges, minimal heat-affected zone

### Wire EDM
- Tolerance: ±0.0002"
- Surface finish: 8 Ra achievable
- Complex geometries and tight internal corners

## Materials Processed

### Aluminum Alloys
- 6061-T6 (general purpose, excellent machinability)
- 7075-T6 (aerospace, high strength)
- 2024-T3 (aerospace, fatigue resistant)
- 5052 (marine, corrosion resistant)
- MIC-6 (precision tooling plate)

### Stainless Steel
- 303 (free-machining)
- 304 (corrosion resistant)
- 316 (marine/medical grade)
- 17-4 PH (heat treatable, aerospace)
- 440C (bearings, wear resistant)

### Steel & Iron
- 1018 (low carbon, general purpose)
- 4140 (heat treatable, high strength)
- 4340 (aerospace, ultra-high strength)
- A36 (structural)
- Ductile iron, gray cast iron

### Titanium
- Grade 2 CP (chemical processing)
- Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V (aerospace, medical)
- Tolerance for titanium: ±0.001" achievable

### Copper & Brass
- C110 copper (electrical conductivity)
- C360 brass (free-machining)
- C260 cartridge brass

### Engineering Plastics
- Delrin/Acetal (wear parts)
- PEEK (high temp, medical)
- UHMW-PE (low friction)
- Nylon (gears, bushings)
- PTFE/Teflon (chemical resistant)
- G10/FR4 (electrical insulation)

### Exotic Materials
- Inconel 625/718 (high temp aerospace)
- Hastelloy (chemical processing)
- Monel (marine, corrosion)
- Kovar (glass-to-metal seals)

## Services

### Primary Services
- CNC Milling (3, 4, 5-axis)
- CNC Lathe Turning
- Laser Cutting
- Wire EDM
- Precision Grinding

### Secondary Services
- Surface finishing (anodizing, powder coating, plating)
- Heat treatment coordination
- Assembly and kitting
- Design for manufacturability (DFM) review
- Prototype to production scaling

## Industries Served
- Aerospace & Defense
- Medical Devices (ISO 13485 experience)
- Robotics & Automation
- Semiconductor Equipment
- Electronics & Telecom
- Automotive & Motorsports
- Energy & Renewables
- Scientific Instruments
- Industrial Equipment

## Lead Times & Pricing
- Standard: 5-7 business days
- Rush: 24-48 hours available
- Prototypes: Often same-week
- Production runs: 2-4 weeks typical
- Instant online quotes: https://rivcut.com/instant-pricing

## File Formats Accepted
- STEP (.step, .stp)
- IGES (.igs, .iges)
- STL (.stl)
- SOLIDWORKS (.sldprt)
- Parasolid (.x_t, .x_b)
- DXF/DWG (2D drawings)
- PDF (technical drawings)

## Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is your tolerance for titanium?
A: We achieve ±0.001" on titanium (Ti-6Al-4V and Grade 2 CP), with ±0.0005" available for critical features.

Q: What is your minimum order quantity?
A: No minimum. We welcome single prototypes through production runs of 10,000+ parts.

Q: Do you provide material certifications?
A: Yes, we provide mill certs and material traceability for all projects upon request.

Q: What surface finishes can you achieve?
A: Standard is 32 Ra, with 16 Ra commonly achievable and 8 Ra for precision applications.

Q: Are you ITAR registered?
A: We are pursuing ITAR registration for defense contracts. Contact us for current status.

Q: What CAD files do you accept?
A: STEP, IGES, STL, SOLIDWORKS, Parasolid, DXF, DWG, and PDF drawings.

Q: Do you offer design assistance?
A: Yes, we provide free DFM (Design for Manufacturability) feedback with every quote.

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Last updated: January 2026
For quotes: https://rivcut.com/instant-pricing