At Focused on Machining, we partner with customers in a wide range of industries to deliver high-quality machining, specializing in high-volume production machining services for a wide variety of parts. From aerospace to defense to general components, our precision machine shop meets the highest standards in every project we take on, backed by industry-leading service and support.
One frequent and rewarding project we handle is machining picatinny rails for major OEM firearms manufacturers. We enjoy the technical requirements and repeatability involved in machining these parts, and we are well-equipped to support high-volume production runs for commercial and military applications alike.
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Picatinny Rails for Firearms
A picatinny rail is a mounting bracket—commonly made from black anodized aluminum—that attaches to the receiver, fore-end stock, or handguard of a firearm. When this simple product hit the market, it opened up a whole new world of mounting possibilities for firearms users.
Originally designed to mount scopes, picatinny rails evolved to hold many other accessories, from laser sights and tactical lights to night vision devices and bayonets. This simple yet robust design can make accessory attachment faster and more secure.
Today, the use of picatinny rails often extends into interesting and innovative civilian applications. While we do not specialize in consumer-grade or low-volume work, our focus is on supporting high-precision, production-scale machining for commercial and industrial markets.
Picatinny Rails Manufacturing at Focused on Machining
At our Denver machine shop, we machine picatinny rails on our horizontal mills. Leveraging our lights out manufacturing capabilities, we run these parts quickly at high volumes of up to 15,000 pieces per year. Our contract manufacturing services can be ideal for volumes like this, and customers can see a variety of benefits:
Cost savings: By arranging for high volumes in a contract, costs will be reduced in several ways. For instance, setup expenses are distributed across more parts, and tooling can be planned for well in advance.
Consistent quality: Quality is critical for law enforcement parts, and by staying with the same manufacturer for high volumes across several years, you’ll ensure the same high-level quality with each delivery.
Simplified process: By reducing your administrative work and having the same manufacturing partner as a single point of contact, you can streamline your entire manufacturing experience.
Picatinny rail designed to mount a light to the handlebar of a bicycle. Image credit: Scout Cycling Products
Picatinny rail designed to mount mirrors on a Jeep Wrangler. Image credit: Offroad Elements
Picatinny rail designed to mount a GoPro onto a drone. Image credit: Gimbal-Guard
Picatinny rail designed to mount headborne accessories to a helmet. Image credit: Team Wendy
Partner With Our Expert Shop for Picatinny Rails
We’re honored to work with top OEM firearms manufacturers and are ready to machine picatinny rails for other commercial needs as well, such as military or law enforcement applications. And our expertise in machining picatinny rails is just one example of our broader commitment to precision manufacturing.
Whether we’re working with 6061 aluminum or challenging materials like Inconel or titanium, our team thrives on complex parts and tight tolerances. We maintain rigorous quality control standards across every job, from first article inspection to final delivery.
Whatever you need in your next project, we’re ready to take on the challenge! Request a quote and let’s get the conversation started. Our Colorado machine shop is ready to make your idea into a reality!