CNC Machine Shop in Orange, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers about our capabilities, tolerances, lead times, quality and overflow work.

About the Shop

What does EZ Engineering do?

EZ Engineering is a precision CNC machine shop in Orange, California. We do 3-axis and 4-axis CNC milling, CNC turning, prototyping, production runs and overflow machining for other shops. We serve customers across Orange County and ship parts nationwide.

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Where are you located, and what areas do you serve?

We're at 1020 N. Batavia St. STE S, Orange, CA 92867. We serve customers across Orange County and ship parts nationwide. Shop hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Who will I be working with?

You work directly with the owner, who is also the machinist running your parts. There's no salesperson or middleman between you and the person reading your prints.

What industries do you serve?

We machine parts for aerospace, defense and automotive customers, and we're open to other industries.

Capabilities

What tolerances can you hold?

Typical tolerances are ±.001" to ±.030", depending on the feature. On critical features, we commit to ±.0005".

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What materials do you machine?

Aluminum and steel (all grades), titanium, and plastics including Delrin, PEEK and UHMW, depending on the part. Other exotic metals are available on request. We don't machine Inconel or beryllium copper.

How big a part can you machine?

Our Haas VF-2 mill travels 30" x 16" x 20". Our Takisawa EX-110 lathe turns parts up to 11" in diameter and 21" long. The lathe has no live tooling, so turned parts that need drilled or milled features move to our mills.

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Do you offer grinding?

Yes. We do surface grinding and manual saw work in-house to support milling and turning jobs.

Ordering

Do you make prototypes? Is there a minimum order?

Yes, we make prototypes and production parts. New customers have a 3-piece minimum. Single-piece runs are available for established repeat customers. Production runs go from 50 up to 1,000+ pieces.

How fast can I get a quote?

Quotes come back within 24 hours.

How long does a job take?

Most jobs ship 7 to 14 days after an approved order, depending on quantity and complexity. Rush jobs are available for an added charge. First articles are back to you in 1 to 2 days, depending on complexity and setups.

How much does CNC machining cost?

The price depends on the material, how complex the part is, the tolerances and the quantity. The fastest way to know is to send your prints. You'll have a quote within 24 hours.

What files should I send for a quote?

Send STEP or IGES files and a PDF print. List the material, quantity and any critical tolerances on the print.

Quality and Certifications

Are you AS9100 or ISO 9001 certified?

EZ Engineering is AS9100 compliant. We're ISO 9001 compliant, with certification in progress. We're also registered with the DLA Joint Certification Program (JCP).

What quality documents do you provide?

First Article Inspection (FAI) reports and Certificates of Conformance (CoC) are available on request. We provide material certs when we buy the stock.

How do you inspect parts?

We inspect with height gages, micrometers, dial bore gages, thread gages and thread mics, calipers, indicators and depth gages.

Will you sign an NDA?

Yes. We sign NDAs on request.

Overflow Machining (for Other Shops)

How does overflow machining work with EZ Engineering?

You send us your prints, and we quote within 24 hours. We machine your parts and ship them back to you for inspection. Today, 100% of our work is overflow from other machine shops.

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Will you contact my customer?

No. We never contact your end customer directly, and every question goes through you. We sign non-solicitation agreements on request, and we don't discuss one customer's work with another.

Can you ship directly to my customer?

Yes. Parts ship to you by default so you can inspect in-house first. If you'd rather, we can ship direct to your customer under your name and packing slip.

Can you use our fixtures, programs or material?

We can run your existing fixturing. We typically write our own programs, and we're happy to discuss running yours. Customer-supplied material is preferred, including inspection tools if needed.

Still Have a Question?

Send your prints or give us a call. You'll talk to the machinist who runs your parts.

Call 562 348 7533