CNC machining
Milling & turning, priced instantly
Modulabs runs 3-, 4- and 5-axis VMCs and CNC lathes. Send a STEP file and get a price in seconds.
Envelope
500 × 400 × 250 mm milling · Ø160 × 400 mm turning
Tolerance
Standard ±0.1 mm · Precision ±0.05 mm
Lead time
3–7 business days
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.
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Aluminium 7075
Aerospace alloy, roughly twice the yield strength of 6061.
Best for: Highly loaded fixtures, motorsport and aerospace parts.
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Steel 1018 / 1045
Weldable structural carbon steel; needs plating to resist rust.
Best for: Shafts, mounts, weldments, machine frames.
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Stainless 304 / 316
Corrosion-resistant; 316 adds marine and chemical resistance.
Best for: Food, medical, marine and outdoor components.
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Brass C360
Free-machining with excellent conductivity and fine detail.
Best for: Fittings, electrical contacts, decorative hardware.
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POM / Delrin
Stiff, low-friction acetal that machines to tight tolerance.
Best for: Gears, bushings, wear pads, manifolds.
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PEEK
High-temperature engineering plastic with chemical resistance.
Best for: Semiconductor, medical and hot-zone components.
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