01 / Specify
Start with the part file
Upload a STEP or STL, then set the process, material, quantity and finish. Add a drawing for critical fits, threads or surface requirements so the specification travels with the part.
CNC machining
Milling & turning, priced instantly
Our qualified machining partners cover 3-, 4- and 5-axis milling and CNC turning. Upload a STEP file, choose your material and finish, and see your price instantly.
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500 × 400 × 250 mm milling · Ø160 × 400 mm turning
Tolerance
Standard ±0.1 mm · Precision ±0.05 mm
Lead time
3–7 business days
Choosing a material
The right stock changes cutting time, finish and long-term performance. Pick for your working environment first, then compare machining cost.
- Aluminium
- Lightweight and fast to machine. Start here for general brackets and enclosures.
- Stainless steel
- Strong corrosion resistance with a higher machining cost. Choose it for wet or hygienic environments.
- Brass
- Machines cleanly and conducts electricity. Good for fittings and electrical parts.
- POM / PEEK
- Low-friction or high-heat plastic alternatives. Useful for wear parts and specialist environments.
What to consider before ordering
01
Call out critical fits
A 3D model defines shape, but not which bore, face or thread needs special control. Attach a drawing for fits, datums and inspection requirements.
02
Allow tool access
Deep narrow pockets, sharp internal corners and hidden features may need extra setups or a design change. Generous inside radii can shorten machining time.
03
Choose the finish early
Anodising, plating or bead blasting can change appearance and dimensions. Tell us which faces must remain cosmetic or dimensionally critical.
Materials
Ratings are relative within this process, use them to shortlist, then check the datasheet values on your quote.
Aluminium 6061 / 6082
General-purpose alloy: light, stiff and quick to cut.
Best for: Housings, plates, brackets, most prototype hardware.
Strength
Heat resistance
Surface finish
Value for money
Aluminium 7075
Aerospace alloy, roughly twice the yield strength of 6061.
Best for: Highly loaded fixtures, motorsport and aerospace parts.
Strength
Heat resistance
Surface finish
Value for money
Steel 1018 / 1045
Weldable structural carbon steel; needs plating to resist rust.
Best for: Shafts, mounts, weldments, machine frames.
Strength
Heat resistance
Surface finish
Value for money
Stainless 304 / 316
Corrosion-resistant; 316 adds marine and chemical resistance.
Best for: Food, medical, marine and outdoor components.
Strength
Heat resistance
Surface finish
Value for money
Brass C360
Free-machining with excellent conductivity and fine detail.
Best for: Fittings, electrical contacts, decorative hardware.
Strength
Heat resistance
Surface finish
Value for money
POM / Delrin
Stiff, low-friction acetal that machines to tight tolerance.
Best for: Gears, bushings, wear pads, manifolds.
Strength
Heat resistance
Surface finish
Value for money
PEEK
High-temperature engineering plastic with chemical resistance.
Best for: Semiconductor, medical and hot-zone components.
Strength
Heat resistance
Surface finish
Value for money
From file to finished part
How your order moves forward
02 / Price & pay
See your price, pay securely
Your price updates as you choose material, quantity and finish. Pay by card through Stripe; our engineers then check the order and contact you first if a dimension or feature needs clarification.
03 / Make & deliver
Follow the order through production
After payment, the job is assigned to a qualified supplier. Follow production in your account; when the parts are dispatched, the shipment record carries the tracking details.
Questions