CNC Machining
When the part has to hold a dimension in the real alloy — functional prototypes, fixtures and bridge-to-production volumes.
- Tolerance
- DIN/ISO 2768-m, ±0.02 mm on request
- Lead time
- 3–7 working days
- Materials
- 8 plastics · 7 metals
Services
Five processes, chosen by geometry — not by habit
The cheapest process is the one that fits the part. Send the file and we will say which of these five gets you a usable part fastest, including when the answer is “print it first, machine it later”.
Service list
3D Printing
When the geometry is the question, not the material — form studies, fit checks and jigs before tooling is committed.
- Tolerance
- ±0.1 mm typical (SLA)
- Lead time
- 2–5 working days
- Materials
- SLA · SLS · FDM
Vacuum Casting
When you need ten identical-looking parts for a user trial and a mould tool is still months away.
- Tolerance
- ±0.2 mm typical
- Lead time
- 4–7 working days
- Materials
- PU resin, 12 durometers
Sheet Metal
When the enclosure is a folded box, not a machined block — brackets, chassis and panels from 0.8–6 mm stock.
- Tolerance
- ±0.1 mm on cut features
- Lead time
- 5–8 working days
- Materials
- Aluminium · steel · stainless
Surface Finishing
When the part works but has to look like the production unit — anodising, bead blasting, powder coat and laser marking.
- Tolerance
- Per finish spec, colour matched
- Lead time
- 2–4 working days added
- Materials
- Metal & plastic substrates
Tolerances and lead times are typical values confirmed per part. Mixed processes — printing a prototype and machining the same design — are quoted as one order.
How the choice is made
Three questions decide the process
- 01 Does it have to be the production material?
If yes, machine it. If the answer is “we just need the shape”, print it and save a week.
- 02 Which dimensions actually matter?
Two critical fits and a cosmetic face are a machining job. A whole surface with no flat reference is usually a printing job.
- 03 How many, and how soon?
One to 200 pcs is CNC territory. Above that, the quote will show where a cast or formed process starts to win.