Manufacturing capabilities
A practical route from prototype to repeat production.
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SubtractiveCNC machining
Milled and turned parts with controlled dimensions and inspection options.
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CNC machining
Milled and turned parts with controlled dimensions and inspection options.
- Good fit
- Functional prototypes, precision fixtures, low-to-medium production and metal parts with tight features.
- Consider another route when
- The geometry is mostly thin-wall sheet, very high-volume plastic, or a visual-only concept.
- Common materials
- Aluminum, stainless steel, steel, brass, copper, POM, nylon and engineering plastics.
- Typical quote inputs
- 3D model, critical drawing, quantity, material, finish and inspection needs.
Additive3D printing
Fast additive parts for iteration, complex geometry and bridge production.
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3D printing
Fast additive parts for iteration, complex geometry and bridge production.
- Good fit
- Fast design validation, internal channels, low quantities and geometry that is difficult to machine.
- Consider another route when
- The part needs injection-mold surface consistency, very tight machining tolerances or large repeat volumes.
- Common materials
- Nylon, resin, ABS-like polymers, TPU, aluminum and stainless steel options.
- Typical quote inputs
- STL or STEP, intended use, quantity, surface expectation and critical dimensions.
Formed metalSheet metal fabrication
Laser-cut, bent, joined and finished enclosures, brackets and assemblies.
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Sheet metal fabrication
Laser-cut, bent, joined and finished enclosures, brackets and assemblies.
- Good fit
- Uniform-wall metal parts, brackets, panels, housings and welded assemblies.
- Consider another route when
- The part requires deep organic surfaces, thick monolithic sections or inaccessible bends.
- Common materials
- Aluminum, stainless steel, mild steel, galvanized sheet and copper.
- Typical quote inputs
- Flat or 3D drawing, thickness, bend details, hardware, finish and quantity.
ToolingInjection molding
Tooling and repeatable molded parts with engineering review before commitment.
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Injection molding
Tooling and repeatable molded parts with engineering review before commitment.
- Good fit
- Validated plastic designs moving into repeat production and stable demand.
- Consider another route when
- The design is changing rapidly, quantities are very low or undercuts make tooling uneconomic.
- Common materials
- ABS, PC, PP, PE, PA, POM, TPU and filled engineering resins.
- Typical quote inputs
- STEP model, annual volume, resin, color, appearance surfaces and qualification plan.
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