CNC Machining Service

Machined prototypes and production parts in as fast as 1 day. Request an online quote today.

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CERTIFICATIONS

ISO 9001:2015 | AS9100D | ITAR Registered

30+
Plastic and metal materials
450+
CNC machines
75,000+
Machined parts each month

Looking for a reliable, quick-turn supplier of machined plastic and metal components? With hundreds of CNC machines, our unmatched in-house capacity ensures your parts are shipped on-time, every single time. At Protolabs, our AS9100-certified CNC machining facilities are designed for both rapid prototyping and low-volume production of end-use components.

CNC Machining Processes

CNC Milling

CNC milling is a subtractive manufacturing process that uses 3-axis milling and 5-axis indexed milling processes to cut solid plastic and metal blocks into final parts.

CAPABILITIES

DESIGN GUIDELINES

CNC Turning

CNC turning with live tooling combines both lathe and mill capabilities to machine parts with cylindrical features from metal rod stock.

CAPABILITIES

DESIGN GUIDELINES

CNC Machining Materials

 

Metals

 

Plastics

  • ABS 
  • Acetal
  • CPVC
  • HDPE 
  • LDPE
  • Nylon
  • PEEK
  • PEI

 

 

  • PET
  • PMMA
  • Polycarbonate
  • Polypropylene 
  • PPSU
  • PS
  • PSU
  • PTFE
  • PVC 

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CNC machine factory floor

Introducing Economy Lead Time

Now, we offer economy lead time options for machining projects that are less time-sensitive and more cost-competitive. Give it a try today by uploading a CAD model.

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Anodizing and Chromate Plating for Machined Parts

Need a protective and aesthetic coating on your machined parts? We have you (and your parts) covered. Submit your order through our quoting system and get your parts in as little as seven days.

Why Choose Protolabs for CNC Machining?

 

Tour Our Machine Shop (Virtually)

Take a quick tour through our 215,000 sq. ft. CNC machining facility in Minnesota to see how we manufacture parts in as fast as 24 hours.

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CNC Machining Design Guide

In this guide to CNC machining, you'll learn how to create efficient, manufacturable metal and plastic parts for prototyping and production.

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"We primarily use Protolabs to test new ideas...as we consider a potential design improvement, we want the ability to create parts and see how they perform as quickly as possible.”

Dr. Ryan Farris Technical lead for Indego Exoskeleton
Parker Hannifin
 

What's in an Online CNC Quote?

Upload a 3D CAD file of your machined part and within a few hours we'll send you manufacturing analysis and an interactive quote. Within your quote you can modify materials and quantities and see pricing updates in real-time. Additionally, within your manufacturing analysis, you can assign threading with a click of your mouse.

Each CNC quote contains:

> Real time, accurate pricing
> Manufacturing analysis
> Threading assignments

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