Internal / Component Lab

Element samples

Five reusable building blocks in the site's design language - drop any of them into a real page later. Values are illustrative. Not linked from the nav.

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Icons / Line set

24×24 currentColor stroke icons. Reuse inside .icon-card tiles, spec rows, or nav.

5-axis
Runout
Micron
Tool changer
Coolant
Enclosure
Spindle
Calibration
02
Bars / Horizontal compare

Animated track + fill. One row may carry .bar-fill--accent to flag the leader.

Mira 6S
60,000 rpm
Mira J9
40,000 rpm
Elara 2
30,000 rpm
Lathe 3
8,000 rpm
03
Metrics / Stat row

Four-up headline numerals with an accent tick. Collapses to 2-up on mobile.

≤1µm
Spindle runout
5axis
Simultaneous motion
15tool
Automatic changer
25yr
Of iteration
04
Gauge / Radial progress

Donut ring driven by --pct (0–100). Stroke sweeps in when the panel reveals.

92%WITHIN SPEC
In spec - 92%
Out of spec - 8%
n = 480 units
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Plot / Line chart

SVG plot with axes, a dashed spec line, area fill, and point markers. Line draws on reveal.

01234ERROR · µm0150300X TRAVEL · mmSPEC ≤ 1 µm
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Radar / Capability chart

Five-axis spider plot. The data polygon springs out from center when the panel reveals.

PRECISIONSPEEDENVELOPEAUTOMATIONRIGIDITY
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Flow / Process ribbon

Numbered steps on a connector that fills left-to-right; nodes light up in sequence on reveal.

  1. 1
    Design
    In-house
  2. 2
    Assemble
    To spec
  3. 3
    Verify
    Calibrate
  4. 4
    Ship
    Worldwide
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Matrix / Heatmap grid

Material × machine suitability. Cells tint by level and stagger-in diagonally.

Mira 6S
Mira J9
Elara 2
Lathe 3
Wax
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Aluminum
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Steel
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Titanium
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Brass
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N/ALimitedGoodIdeal
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Scope / Live waveform

Seamless looping trace on a blueprint grid - a stand-in for a live spindle-runout readout.

RUNOUT0.6 µm RMS
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Ticker / Marquee

Infinite spec strip; content is doubled so the −50% scroll loops with no seam. Pauses for reduced-motion.

≤1 µm runout5 axis15-tool ATC60,000 rpmSurrey, BCest. 2000≤1 µm runout5 axis15-tool ATC60,000 rpmSurrey, BCest. 2000
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Counters / Count-up

Numerals ease from zero on reveal - wired through the existing site.js .stats .num[data-target] hook.

0
Machine models
0
Of iteration
0
Within spec
0
Continents
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Cards / Access row

Three-up cards with an icon tile straddling the top edge and a divided footer link. Reuses .action-card.

Configure

Pick the spindle, tooling, and enclosure for your material.

Build a quote

Compare

Mira 6S, J9, Elara 2, and Lathe 3 - specs side by side.

Compare machines

Verify

Every machine ships with its own calibration record.

See the process
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Cards / Category + stats

Icon, copy, an inline stat row, and a link - for a grid of capability or product categories.

Milling

5-axis milling

Wax, metals, and composites on one platform.

Axes
5
Travel
200 mm
Spindle
60k
Explore milling
Turning

Precision turning

Bar-fed turning with live tooling.

Chuck
5C
Bar
26 mm
Rpm
8k
Explore turning
Micromachining

Sub-micron work

NMR microcoils, microfluidics, lab sensors.

Resolution
0.3 µm
Runout
≤1 µm
Since
2009
Explore micro
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Flow / Vertical pipeline

Connected nodes with dashed connectors and one accent hub. Reuses .flow-diagram.

Inputs
CADSTLSTEP

5-axis machining

Surrey, BC · in-house

Verified toolpath

Finished part - inspected to spec, with its calibration record.

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List / Checklist grid

Two-column checked facts with red ticks. Reuses .fact-list / .fact-item.

Zero-backlash servo motion

Ball screws and precision linear rails on every axis, servo-monitored.

Standard 5C workholding

Collets 3–26 mm, ER adapters, a 4″ chuck - nothing proprietary.

Self-contained control

NS-Motion on a built-in mini PC; physical spindle and e-stop buttons.

Standard wall power

110/220 V single-phase, roughly 1,500 W - an ordinary outlet.

15A
List / Numbered steps

Same two-column layout, ranked with accent number badges instead of ticks.

1

Zero-backlash servo motion

Ball screws and precision linear rails on every axis, servo-monitored.

2

Standard 5C workholding

Collets 3–26 mm, ER adapters, a 4″ chuck - nothing proprietary.

3

Self-contained control

NS-Motion on a built-in mini PC; physical spindle and e-stop buttons.

4

Standard wall power

110/220 V single-phase, roughly 1,500 W - an ordinary outlet.

15B
List / Checked cards

Each fact in its own bordered tile with a tinted tick chip - more separation, scannable in a grid.

Zero-backlash servo motion

Ball screws and precision linear rails on every axis, servo-monitored.

Standard 5C workholding

Collets 3–26 mm, ER adapters, a 4″ chuck - nothing proprietary.

Self-contained control

NS-Motion on a built-in mini PC; physical spindle and e-stop buttons.

Standard wall power

110/220 V single-phase, roughly 1,500 W - an ordinary outlet.

15C
List / Include vs exclude

Two panels contrasting what ships as standard against what you never deal with.

Standard
  • 5-axis simultaneous
  • Calibration record
  • NS-Motion control
  • 5C workholding
  • Built-in mini PC
Never
  • Proprietary tooling lock-in
  • Three-phase power
  • Laptop tether
  • Annual license fees
15D
List / Feature pills

Compact wrapping chips with a small tick - for a dense run of features. Accent fill flags the highlights.

Zero backlash≤1 µm runout15-tool ATCDual coolantEnclosed work area110 / 220 VServo motionMaxxMacro ready
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Schematic / Dimensioned part

Hairline orthographic plate with centerlines, dimension lines, a Ø callout, datum, and a feature control frame.

240.0120.0Ø48 H7Ø0.02AA
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Schematic / 5-axis kinematics

Stick-figure kinematic chain - linear X/Y/Z plus the A/C trunnion, with motion arrows and centerlines.

XZYACTRUNNION · A / C
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Schematic / Section view

Cut cross-section of a sleeve - fine 45° section hatching, centerline, and bore / outer Ø dimensions.

Ø30Ø140SECTION A–A
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Schematic / Block diagram

Signal-flow blocks for the control chain - command path forward, encoder feedback dashed back to the controller.

CONTROL SIGNAL PATHMINI PCNS-MOTIONCONTROLLERSERVO ×3SPINDLE VFDX · Y · ZSPINDLEENCODER FEEDBACK
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Cards / Feature + mockup

Four-up: title, one line of copy, and a small monochrome UI mockup pinned to the card foot. No accent.

Import your model

Bring CAD, STL, or STEP straight into JewelryCAM.

model.step

Generate toolpaths

5-axis CAM from ModuleWorks builds the cut.

toolpath

Verify the setup

Simulate stock, fixtures, and collisions first.

simulate

Cut and inspect

Run the job, then measure the part against spec.

inspect
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Boxes / Checklist triad

Three bordered boxes, each a titled checklist. Flat .viz-cards--min skin with ink ticks instead of accent.

Precision

  • Spindle runout ≤ 1 µm
  • Sub-micron resolution
  • Verified axis geometry

Control

  • NS-Motion controller
  • Homing and limits set
  • Live runout readout

Ownership

  • No annual license fees
  • No tooling lock-in
  • Calibration record included
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Boxes / Inclusion list

One wide box with a heading and a two-column checked list - the 'what's included' panel. Collapses to one column on mobile.

Every machine ships with

No add-on tiers and no recurring fees - the list below is standard on every NS CNC machine.

  • 5-axis simultaneous motion
  • Calibration record
  • NS-Motion control + mini PC
  • 5C workholding
  • Enclosed work area
  • 110 / 220 V single phase
  • JewelryCAM seat
  • No annual license fees
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Cards / Story row

Four-up borderless image cards - image, caption, and a text link. Image-forward, no box chrome.

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Cards / Detail + link

Three-up cards that carry a full paragraph and a text link - the text-rich cousin of the icon-card row.

Five axes, one setup

A trunnion table tilts and rotates the part while X, Y, and Z position the tool, so undercuts and compound curves are cut in a single fixturing - no re-clamping, no lost registration.

How 5-axis works

Verified, not estimated

Every machine is measured before it ships: axis geometry, spindle runout, and positional accuracy are each checked against spec, and the numbers travel with it as a calibration record.

Inside the QA process

Built to hold its numbers

Sub-micron resolution only matters if it stays put across a long program. Components are fitted and aligned to specification rather than corrected after assembly, so the whole machine delivers its tolerances together.

The build standard
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List / Descriptive checklist

Full-sentence checked items - one with an inline link - in a single wide box. The 'what's included' panel written out in real copy.

What every machine includes

Standard on every NS CNC machine - no add-on tiers, no recurring fees.

  • 5-axis simultaneous motion for the compound curves and undercuts a 3-axis mill can't reach.
  • A full calibration record - axis geometry, spindle runout, and positional accuracy, measured and logged before the machine leaves Surrey.
  • JewelryCAM, built on ModuleWorks toolpaths - industrial 5-axis CAM in a plugin made for jewelry workflow. Learn more
  • The NS-Motion controller and a built-in mini PC, so the machine runs without a tethered laptop or three-phase power.
  • An enclosed work area with dual coolant, ready for wax, metals, and composites out of the box.
  • No license fees and no tooling lock-in - the machine you buy is the machine you own.
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Box / Statement prose

A text-forward box - overline, headline, and a couple of real paragraphs. For an argument that needs sentences, not bullets.

Why it holds up

A CNC machine is only as precise as its least precise part.

Spindle runout under one micron, sub-micron positional resolution, and motion that stays stable across a long program - those figures set the tolerance on every machined and assembled component. A benchtop mill cutting NMR microcoils at 0.02 mm wire spacing has no allowance for drift, flex, or thermal shift in the base.

So assembly follows the design, not the other way around. Parts are fitted and aligned against specification instead of adjusted after the fact, and every machine runs the same mechanical, electronic, and motion checks before it ships - with the same tools we use in product development, which is also where the standards come from.

Read about the process