CNC Machining

3 and 5 axis machining, live-tool turning, and finishing services

Parts as fast as 3 days

Processes

CNC Milling

We offer both 3 and 5-axis machining capabilities. To optimize for speed of production, we recommend minimizing the number of setups to leverage 3-axis machining.

To learn more about our CNC milling capabilities, visit our Capabilities Guide.

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CNC Turning

We offer both standard and live-tooling CNC turning. As with CNC milling, we recommend limiting the need of live-tooling to speed up the prototyping process.

To learn more about our CNC milling capabilities, visit our Capabilities Guide.

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Materials

CNC Machining Plastics

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ABS

ABS is a versatile and rigid material, good for impact-resistant applications.

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Polycarbonate

Great for light pipes, transparent parts, and heat-resistant applications.

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PMMA

Great for optical clarity, weatherability and resistance to sunlight. Rigid with good impact strength.

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Nylon

Good for general purpose parts and wear & heat-resistant applications

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CNC Machining Metals

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Aluminium

Aluminum, one of the most commonly used metals in the world, has excellent strength-to-weight ratio, low cost, and recyclability. Good from prototyping to production.

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Brass

360 Brass, also known as free machining brass, is a commonly used material for a variety of parts including gears, lock components, pipe fittings, and ornamental applications.

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Copper

110 and 101 copper alloys offer excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, making them natural choices for bus bars, wire connectors, and other electrical applications.

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Stainless steel

Stainless steel is highly resistant to corrosion and rust, making it suitable for situations where a part may be exposed to the elements for long period of time. Stainless steel is also fairly malleable and ductile.

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Finishes

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As Machined (Standard)

~125 RA µin (3.2 RA µm). Minor tool marks will be visible on the part.
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Smoothed

Parts are machined at a lower feed rate in order to achieve a surface roughness of ~62.5 RA µin (1.6 RA µm).
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Bead Blasted

Bead blasting adds a uniform matte or satin surface finish on a machined part, removing all tool marks. Mainly used for aesthetic purposes.
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Anodized Clear or Color (type II)

Anodizing adds a thin, hard, non-conductive ceramic coating on the surface of aluminum parts, increasing their corrosion and wear resistance. Available in a variety of colors.
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Anodized Hardcoat (type III)

Hardcoat anodizing produces a thicker ceramic coating providing excellent corrosion and wear resistance. for functional applications.
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Powder Coated

Powder coating adds a thin layer of strong, wear and corrosion resistant protective polymer paint on the surface of a part. Available in a large range of colors.

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Tolerances

Materials for every type of subtractive manufacturing project. From precision prototypes to end-use parts.

Part size / Dimension

Tolerance

Angularity

> 0.5 ~ 30mm
±0.01mm
0.02°
> 30 ~ 120mm
±0.02mm
0.05°
> 120 ~ 400mm
±0.03mm
0.1°
> 400 ~ 1000mm
±0.05mm
0.2°

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