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Bring us your sketch.

Most inventors don't have a CAD model — and don't need one to start the conversation. Bring a sketch, a photo, a broken part, a 3D-printed mockup. We'll talk DFM, recommend materials, and make it.

01 / Common jobs

What we do for Inventors & R&D.

Sketch → STEP

No CAD? We'll sketch on-screen with you and turn it into a real model.

Functional prototypes

Real production materials, real tolerances. The prototype IS the part.

First-article runs

When the prototype gets approved, the next 50 are cut on the same lathe.

Pivot fast

Rev 2, rev 3, rev 4. Same operator. Faster every revision.

02 / Materials

Standard materials for this work.

Aluminum 6061Delrin303 SSBrassPETG / PLA (3DP)

Bring us a sketch.

Real number from a real machinist, typically within 72 hours.

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