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Machining – Precise manufacturing of heat sinks and liquid coolers

CNC machining forms the core of modern manufacturing for air and liquid heat sinks. Only through high-precision milling and deep-hole drilling can custom cooling structures be created that ensure optimal heat flow, mechanical stability, and long-lasting performance.

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Machining technologies & process information

Whether prototypes, small batches, or series production – machining enables flexible, cost-efficient, and repeatable manufacturing processes in power electronics, LED technology, or industrial applications.

Benefits of CNC machining

  • Highest precision and surface quality

  • Repeatable production of complex geometries

  • Flexible adaptation to material, shape, and quantity

  • Optimized heat transfer through precise cooling structures

  • Efficient, automated production for series manufacturing

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CNC machining primarily includes two main processes:

Milling

  • 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC machining centers for precise cooling structures

  • Automated loading and linear pallet storage for efficient mass production

  • Creation of cooling channels, fin structures, and complex surfaces

Deep-hole drilling

  • Precise drilling for cooling circuits with high length-to-diameter ratios

  • Uniform, dimensionally accurate channels for optimized flow and heat transfer

  • High repeatability for prototype and series production

Precise CNC machining for optimal cooling performance

State-of-the-art milling and drilling technologies ensure precise cooling structures in air and liquid heat sinks – for maximum heat transfer and repeatable results.

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