FREQUENTLY ASKED
Real answers.
From a real machinist.
01 / Quoting & lead times
Quoting & lead times
How fast can I get a CNC quote from The Shop? +
Typical response within 72 hours of receiving a STEP file or PDF. Faster on rush. The quote comes from the operator who will actually cut the part — no platform-wide queue, no quote bot.
What's your typical lead time on CNC turning? +
1–3 weeks is typical for production turning, including material procurement. Prototype work can run 3–5 days. Rush options exist; we'll be honest about whether we can hit your date before we take the job.
Do you charge for quotes? +
No. Standard quotes are free. If you need a deep DFM review on a complex assembly, we'll discuss scope first.
What do you need from me to quote? +
A STEP file is ideal. PDF drawings work. Even a clear photo with dimensions can get a ballpark. Tell us material, quantity, target tolerance, and finish — and any deadline that matters.
02 / Capability
Capability
What CNC turning capabilities does The Shop offer? +
Multi-axis production CNC turning with live tooling and sub-spindle, plus a cobot for lights-out automation. Bar capacity up to 2-1/2″, chuck capacity up to 10″. Standard tolerance ±0.010″, capable to ±0.0005″.
What CNC milling capabilities does The Shop offer? +
3-axis CNC milling. 40 × 18 × 18″ travel, 16-tool ATC, 20 HP / 8,000 RPM spindle, up to 500 lb table capacity. Production-fixtured runs and one-off prismatic parts.
What materials do you machine? +
Carbon steel (12L14, 1018, 1045), stainless (303, 304, 316, 17-4, 400-series), aluminum (6061, 7075), brass (360), copper (110), bronze, alloy steel (4140), titanium (Ti-6Al-4V), Inconel (625, 718), and engineering plastics (PEEK, Delrin, UHMW, Nylon).
What's the tightest tolerance you can hold? +
±0.0005″ on diameter for turned parts, ±0.0005″ on critical features for milled parts. Most production work runs to ±0.005″ or ±0.010″ — tight tolerance costs more, so we don't over-spec unless you need it.
03 / Volume & batch size
Volume & batch size
Do you do small-batch CNC machining? +
Yes. Batch sizes from 1 piece to 1,500+. There are no minimum-order surcharges. The same operator who quotes the prototype quotes the production run, on the same machines, at the same tolerance.
Can you handle production volumes? +
Yes. Cobot-loaded turning runs lights-out for multi-thousand-piece batches. Beyond that volume, we're honest — there are dedicated production shops better suited, and we'll say so.
Can you do prototype CNC machining? +
Yes — and unlike a print farm, the prototype is cut in real production material at real production tolerance. The path from prototype to first article to production lives on the same machines, with the same operator.
04 / Mobile line boring
Mobile line boring
What is mobile line boring? +
Mobile line boring is on-site repair of worn pin bores on equipment that can't come to the shop — excavator booms, dozer pivots, press frames, paper machines. We weld-build the bore back to size and bore it on the equipment using a portable line-bore bar.
Where do you offer mobile line boring? +
NY, NJ, CT, PA, MA standard. Outside that footprint? Call. We've traveled further for the right job.
How quickly can you mobilize? +
For emergency downtime calls, we move within 24–48 hours when capacity allows. Scheduled work books out 1–2 weeks typical.
05 / Geography & shipping
Geography & shipping
Where is The Shop located? +
80 Pumpkin Swamp Rd Ste #3, Florida, NY 10921. Florida, NY — Orange County, Hudson Valley region.
Do you ship CNC parts nationally? +
Yes. Production and prototype parts ship via FedEx, UPS, freight, or local pickup throughout the United States.
Can I drop off and pick up locally? +
Yes. We're in Florida, NY — convenient pickup for Orange County, Hudson Valley, and North Jersey. Call ahead before stopping by.
06 / About The Shop
About The Shop
Is The Shop a single operator? +
The Shop is operator-led. The person who quotes your job is the person who cuts it. That's the trade-off: faster turnaround on smart work, real DFM conversation, and honest lead times — versus the volume capacity of a 50-person shop.
How long has The Shop been in business? +
Founded 2013. Owner Jon Rabinowitz.
Why "weburnforaliving.com"? +
Welding plus machining. Sparks fly. We thought it was funnier than "PrecisionMachiningSolutionsLLC.com".
Question not answered?
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