CNC Machining Service
Machined prototypes and production parts in as fast as 1 day
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 rapidly cut solid plastic and metal blocks into final parts.
CNC Turning
CNC turning with live tooling combines both lathe and mill capabilities to machine parts with cylindrical features from metal rod stock.
Production CNC Machining
Need production machined parts? For quantities greater than 15, we offer competitive pricing in addition to first article inspection (FAI) reporting, material certifications, and additional finishing options like anodizing and chromate plating.
Expanded Machining Capabilities for Precision Parts
Have high-requirement parts with tight tolerances? Get precision parts machined with complete features in as few as 7 days, including anodizing, chromate plating, and nickel plating. Certifications? FAIs? No problem!
Threading Options and Guidelines
For machined parts, you can easily add threaded features, including key and coil inserts. These can be specified within your interactive quote. When a quote is returned, the 3D display will show which thread types are possible for each feature. Different threads (where possible) or no threads can be selected on a feature-by-feature basis.
Why Choose Protolabs for CNC Machining?
Tour Our Machining Facility
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.
"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.”
Ready to Get Started?
Upload a 3D CAD file of your machined part and within a few hours we'll send you free design analysis and an interactive quote.