Who We Work With
No matter what stage or development you're in, we can help bring your product to market.
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Free Consultations
We offer free consultations to discuss your project and identify the best path forward.
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Innovation to Engineering
We act as your R&D department on-demand, growing your ideas from concept, to prototype, and beyond.
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Engineering Services
Our team of experienced engineers can help with reverse engineering, destructive and non-destructive testing, and mechanical process improvement.
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Value-Added Machining
We offer designs for machine manufacturing consulting, optimization, and cost reduction based on application and utilization.
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3D Modeling & Prototyping
We can create 3D models and prototypes to help you visualize your product and ensure its functionality before production.
Capabilities
Machining
- 3, 4, 4+1 -axis CNC machining and live tool lathes, with a wide range of materials.
Tolerances
- +/- .001 for general work orders.
- +/- .0005 for precision work.
Part Size
- 2.5 inches in diameter for lathe.
- 24 inches for mill work.
Materials
- We specialize in machining metal components. We can also work with some plastics and composites for high-volume orders.
Current Machines
HAAS Mini Mill-2
- Axis: 3+1
- Max. workpiece diameter: 36.2 in.
- Max. workpiece length: 123 in.
- Max. bar diameter: 4.6 in.
- Max. X-axis travel: 16 in.
- Max. Y-axis travel: 14 in.
- Max. Z-axis travel: 15 in.
- RPM: 8000
HAAS VM-3 VMC
- Spindle Taper: CT or BT 40
- Table Size: 54" x 25" (1372 mm x 635 mm)
- Max Table Load: 4000 lb (1814 kg)
- X-Axis Travel: 40"
- Y-Axis Travel: 26"
- Z-Axis Travel: 25"
- Max. Distance Spindle Nose to Table: 29"
- Min. Distance Spindle Nose to Table: 4"
- Max. Spindle Speed: 12,000 RPM
- AXIS: 4
DMG Mori- NLX 2500
- Type: Dual Spindle y-axis live tooling lathe
- Max. workpiece diameter: 18.1 in.
- Max. workpiece length: 49.4 in.
- Max. bar diameter: 3.5 in.
- Max. X-axis travel: 10.2 in.
- Max. Y-axis travel: 3.9 in.
- Max. Z-axis travel: 53 in.
- Milling Spindle RPM: 10k
- Turning Spindle RPM: 6k
HAAS VF-2SS
- Max.X-axis: 30 inches
- Max. Y-axis: 16 inches
- Max. Z-axis: 20 inches
- Max Speed: 12,000 RPM
- Max Weight: 1500 lbs
- AXIS 4
DMG Mori- NLX 1250
- Type: Dual Spindle y-axis live tooling lathe
- Max. workpiece diameter: 36.2 in.
- Max. workpiece length: 123 in.
- Max. bar diameter: 4.6 in.
- Max. X-axis travel: 19.1 in.
- Max. Y-axis travel: 7.9 in.
- Max. Z-axis travel: 124.8 in.
- Milling Spindle RPM: 10k
- Turning Spindle RPM: 6k
DMG Mori- NHX 5000
- Max. X-axis travel: 28.7 in.
- Max. Y-axis travel: 28.7 in.
- Max. Z-axis travel: 34.6 in.
- Max. workpiece diameter: 31.5 in.
- Max. workpiece height: 39.4 in.
- Max. workpiece weight: 1543.2 lbs.
- Pallet size: 19.7 x 19.7 in
- Spindle Speed: 15,000 rpm
- Torque: 81.9/85.6 ft lb.
"Innovation is everything."
-Robert Noyce
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Blue Sky Inventors, Inc.
1309 Cole Ave.
Helena, MT 59601
406-457-5519
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