CNC Prototyping Services

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Precision, quality, and efficiency — our state-of-the-art machinery and highly skilled team will exceed your expectations.

ISO 9001 certified,
AS 9100 / ISO 13485 compliant

Hand Metrology,
Laser & CMM Inspections

45+ Certified Materials,
13+ Finishing Options

Trusted by Industry Leaders Nationwide

Our CNC Machining Services

3, 4 and 5-axis machining capabilities for simple and complex geometries.

Part size: up to 48” in length
Tolerance: as tight as +/-0.008 mm,
ISO 2768 Medium without a drawing
Materials: 45+ metal and plastic options
Finishes: 13+ finishing options

Standard and live tooling capabilities for cylindrical parts such as pins, shafts, and spacers.

Part size: up to 48” in length
Tolerance: as tight as +/-0.008 mm,
ISO 2768 Medium without a drawing
Materials: 45+ metal and plastic options
Finishes: 13+ finishing options

Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)

Wire and Sinker EDM are non-contact machining methods for cutting deep pockets, complex internal features, and holes with a keyway.

Min part size: 3.0×3.0x0.3mm
Max part size: 300x300x200mm
Tolerance: ISO grade 7 to 12
Materials: 26+ options
Finishes: 13+ finishing options

A wide range of stock hobbing tools available for quick turnaround times.

Min part size: 1.0×1.0x0.3mm
Max part size: 500x500x800mm
Tolerance: ISO grade 6 to 12
Materials: 45+ metal and plastic options
Finishes: 13+ finishing options

CNC Machining Materials

A2 Tool Steel

A2 Tool Steel has excellent wear resistance and toughness, commonly used to make fixtures, tools, tool holders, gauges, and punches.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 7 days

Finishing Options:

Media Blasting, Vibratory Tumbling, Black Oxide, Powdercoating

ABS

ABS is a low-cost engineering plastic widely used for pre-injection molding prototypes.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 3 days

Colors:

Black, neutral matte finish

Acrylic

Acrylic is a scratch-resistant plastic material, often used for tanks, panels, and optical applications.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 3 days

Colors:

Optically clear, opaque

Aluminum

Aluminum is one of the most commonly used metals in the world because of its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, low cost, and recyclability.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 3 days

Alloys:

6061-T6, 7075-T6, 7050, 2024, 5052, 6063, MIC6

Finishing Options:

Alodine, Anodizing Types II, III, III + PTFE, ENP, Media Blasting, Nickel Plating, Powder Coating, Tumble Polishing.

Brass

360 Brass, also known as free machining brass, is commonly used for a variety of parts including gears, lock components, pipe fittings, and ornamental applications.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 5 days

Finishing Options:

Media blasting

Bronze

932 Bearing Bronze is a high strength alloy with good wear and corrosion resistance due to its tin, iron, and zinc content.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 5 days

Finish Options:

Available as-machined, media blasted, or hand-polished

Cast Iron

Cast iron is a dependable, wear-resistant material that’s ideal for absorbing vibrations. Great for gears, bases, pulleys, and bushings.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 7 days

Finish Options:

Media blasting, Tumbling

Copper

101 and 110 copper alloys offer excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, which makes them natural choices for bus bars, wire connectors, and other electrical applications.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 3 days

Finishing Options:

Available as-machined, media blasted, or hand-polished

Delrin

Delrin, or acetal, is a low-friction, high-stiffness plastic material. With a relatively high toughness and minimal elongation, Delrin boasts excellent dimensional accuracy.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 3 days

Colors:

White, black, brown

Grades:

150, AF (13% PTFE Filled), 30% Glass Filled

Garolite G-10

Garolite G-10 (also known as phenolic and epoxy-grade industrial laminate) is a composite material with a low coefficient of thermal expansion. It does not absorb water and is an excellent insulator, making it useful for electronics applications.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 7 days

HDPE

High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is a slippery plastic that is often machined into plugs and seals. It is also an excellent electrical insulator as well as being moisture and chemically-resistant.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 3 days

Invar

Processes:

CNC Mill
CNC Lathe

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 7 days

Finishing Options:

Vibratory Tumbling, Media Blasting, Powdercoating

Tolerance:

With drawing: as low as +/- 0.005 mm
No drawing: ISO 2768 medium

Kovar

Processes:

CNC Mill
CNC Lathe

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 7 days

Finishing Options:

Vibratory Tumbling, Media Blasting, Powdercoating

Tolerance:

With drawing: as low as +/- 0.005 mm
No drawing: ISO 2768 medium

Magnesium

Processes:

CNC Mill
CNC Lathe

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 10 days

Finishing Options:

Vibratory Tumbling, Media Blasting, Powder Coating

Tolerance:

With drawing: as low as +/- 0.005 mm No drawing: ISO 2768 medium

Nylon

Nylon is a general purpose plastic material that resists both frictional and chemical wear. Two of the most notable use cases for Nylon are in medical devices and electronics insulation, notably screws and spacers for panel mounted circuit boards.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 3 days

PEEK

In high-stress or high-temperature applications, PEEK is a great lightweight plastic substitute for most soft metals. Additionally, PEEK is resistant to moisture, wear, and chemicals.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 3 days

Grades:

Standard PEEK, 30% Glass Filled

Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate (PC), is heat-resistant, impact-resistant, flame-retardant, and one of the most common plastics used in manufacturing.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 3 days

Colors:

Clear, black and glossy

Polypropylene

Polypropylene (PP) resists most solvents and chemicals, which makes it a wonderful material to manufacture laboratory equipment and containers for a variety of applications. PP also offers good fatigue strength.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 3 days

Colors:

White (semi-clear or opaque)

PPS

Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) is a high-performance engineering plastic with excellent temperature resistance, dimensional stability, and electrical insulation properties.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 7 days

Colors:

Natural (off-white)

PTFE

Commonly known as Teflon, PTFE resists high temperatures and chemicals/solvents excellently in and is also a great insulator. It is also a very slippery plastic, which makes it a good material for low-friction applications such as bearings.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 3 days

Colors:

Black, white (opaque)

PVC

Processes:

CNC Mill
CNC Lathe

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 5 days

Finishing Options:

Available as-machined

Tolerance:

With drawing: as low as +/- 0.005 mm
No drawing: ISO 2768 medium

Stainless Steel

Stainless steel is highly resistant to corrosion and rust, making it suitable for situations where a part may be exposed to the elements for long period of time. Stainless steel is also fairly malleable and ductile.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 7 days

Finishing Options:

Black Oxide, Electropolishing, ENP, Media Blasting, Nickel Plating, Passivation, Powder Coating, Tumble Polishing, Zinc Plating, Vibratory Tumbling

Alloys:

303, 304L, 316L, 410, 416, 440C, 17-4PH, Nitronic 60

Steel

Fictiv offers both alloy and carbon steel options, useful for a variety of applications including fixtures, mounting plates, draft shafts, axles, torsion bars, gears, bolts, studs, shafts, and structural applications.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 7 days

Alloys:

4140, 4130, A514, 4340

Carbon Steel Types:

1018 Low Carbon, 1045 Carbon, Zinc-Galvanized Low-Carbon

Finishing Options:

Black Oxide, ENP, Electropolishing, Media Blasting, Nickel Plating, Powder Coating, Tumble Polishing, Zinc Plating, Vibratory Tumbling

Titanium

Titanium may be selected over other materials such as steel due to its ability to withstand high and subzero temperatures. Common use cases include aerospace fasteners, turbine blades, engine components, sports equipment and marine applications.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 7 days

Finishing options:

Media Blasting, Vibratory Tumbling, Passivation, Powdercoating

Torlon

Processes:

CNC Mill
CNC Lathe

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 7 days

Finishing Options:

Available as-machined

Tolerance:

With drawing: as low as +/- 0.005 mm
No drawing: ISO 2768 medium

UHMW

Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene (or UHMW) is a hard plastic with a slippery surface, which resists abrasion and wear. Additionally, it offers high impact strength and is the optimal material for chute/hopper liners and machine guards.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 3 days

Ultem

ULTEM 1000 is a translucent amber colored plastic with excellent durability, strength, stiffness and heat resistance. ULTEM 1000 may be selected over Nylon or Delrin because it has the highest dielectric properties. Common applications include industrial equipment, medical devices and electronics.

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 7 days

Colors:

Naturally translucent amber color, frosted when machined

Zinc

Processes:

CNC Mill
CNC Lathe

Mill Lead Time:

As fast as 7 days

Finishing Options:

Vibratory Tumbling, Media Blasting, Powder Coating

Tolerance:

With drawing: as low as +/- 0.005 mm No drawing: ISO 2768 medium

Precision Machining Tolerance

Part lengths of up to 48″ available on our platform, process dependant. Please inquire about anything larger. Tolerances listed here are minimums for an ideal case. Looser tolerances may be required depending on process, material choice, or part geometry.

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Unrivaled Service Delivers High-Quality Parts at Incredible Speeds

Real people, here to help

Technical manufacturing and quality experts support you every step of the way, from quote to fulfillment.

Faster parts, no sacrifices

Program managers advocate for your design requirements during production, managing issues and logistics to keep schedules on-track.

Expert DFM guidance

Our best-in-class design for manufacturability feedback and guidance means your parts are high-quality AND cost-effective.

Quality you can count on

Every part we deliver is verified by Fictiv inspectors, and we conduct manufacturing facility audits to maintain high production standards.

CNC Machining FAQs

What is your typical lead time for CNC machining orders?

Fictiv provides a variety of lead times to match your budget while maintaining your project timeline. We can supply CNC parts in a quick as two days.

What tolerances can your CNC machines achieve?

Our machines are capable of tolerances as tight as 0.0002″

What types of materials can your CNC machines work with?

Our instant quoted materials can be found (here). Not seeing what you are looking for? You can always request a custom material through our custom RFQ process. Help center

How do you ensure the confidentiality and security of our designs and intellectual property?

Fictiv is SOC 2 Type II certified (SOC 2) and our proof of certification can be supplied upon request.

Can you accommodate rush orders or expedited delivery?

Speed is standard at Fictiv, we work to present you with a variety of costs and lead times to match your requirements. However, if you do require even faster delivery for a specific quotation, please reach out to your sales representative to see if we can accommodate your request.

Do you have the capability to work with complex geometries or 2D Drawings?

Fictiv not only supports complex geometries, but we pride ourselves on being able to produce and deliver difficult parts. Our platform allow for 2D drawing upload, 2D drawing generation and our quoting engine analyzes the drawings for configuration details and special callouts.

Can you assist with design optimization for manufacturability in CNC machining?

Our platform provides free Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback pre-order on all quotations. There are two categories of this feedback. A Warning designates a piece of the design that you should have a second look at, but can still proceed with ordering the part as is. If you receive a Failure, it designates that the component has a significant risk of failure during manufacturing and a design revision must be uploaded in order to check-out.

What certifications or industry standards do you adhere to in your CNC machining processes?

Fictiv is ISO 9001 certified, AS 9100 and ISO 13485 compliant

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