Online CNC machining service
On-demand CNC machining for rapid prototyping and production parts through a network of specialised, experienced and thoroughly vetted local and global CNC machine shops.
Our CNC machining capabilities
We CNC machine all types of parts, from simple ‘as machined’ workholders to complex geometries. Our fabricators operate almost every type of CNC mill and turning centre, with EDM and grinding available on request. We offer tolerances down to 0.0020 in (0.05 mm) and lead times from 5 working days.
3 & 5 axis CNC milling
Access over 1,000 milling centers, including standard 3-axis mills, indexed 3+2-axis mills & fully-continuous 5-axis mills
CNC turning
Access over 300 turning centers, including Swiss lathes and multi-axis mill turns.
CNC Machined Parts Gallery
Here’s a small selection of the CNC machined prototypes and end use parts we’ve produced for our customers.
CNC Machining Materials
We can provide instant machining quotes for over 50 metals and plastics.
Metals
Aluminum 7075-T7351 | 3.4365 | 76528 | AlZn5.5MgCuAluminum 6061-T651 | 3.3211 | 65028 | AlMg1SiCuAluminum 7075-T651 | 3.4365 | 76528 | AlZn5.5MgCuAluminum 6082-T651 | 3.2315 | 64430 | AlSi1MgMnAluminum 6060 | 3.3206 | AlMgSi
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Stainless steel 416 | 1.4005 | X12CrS13Stainless steel 15-5 | 1.4545 | X5CrNiCu15-5Stainless steel 301 | 1.4310 | X10CrNi18-8Stainless steel 430 | 1.4016 | X6Cr17Stainless steel 440C | 1.4125 | X105CrMo17
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Stainless steel 416 | 1.4005 | X12CrS13Stainless steel 15-5 | 1.4545 | X5CrNiCu15-5Stainless steel 301 | 1.4310 | X10CrNi18-8Stainless steel 430 | 1.4016 | X6Cr17Stainless steel 440C | 1.4125 | X105CrMo17
Brass Cz121 | C38500 | 2.0401 | CuZn39Pb3Brass C360 | 2.0375 | CuZn36Pb3 | 319 grade 2
Copper C101 | CU OFECopper C110 | CU ETP
Alloy steel 1.7131 | 16MnCr5Alloy steel 1215 | EN1A | 1.0715Alloy steel 4340 | 1.6511 | 36CrNiMo4 | EN24Alloy steel 4140 | 1.7225 | EN19 | 42CrMo4
Tool steel A3 – Annealed stateTool steel H13 | 1.2344 | X40CrMoV5-1 – Annealed stateTool steel S7 | 1.2355 | 50CrMoV13-15 – Annealed stateTool steel O1 | 1.2510 | 100MnCrW4 – Annealed stateTool steel A2 | 1.2363 | X100CrMoV5-1- Annealed state
Titanium Grade 5 | 3.7164 | Ti6Al4VTitanium Grade 2 | 3.7035Titanium Grade 1 | 3.7025
Inconel 718
Invar
Plastics
CNC Machined Surface Finishes
We can quote for a wide range of post-machining surface finishes.
Local manufacturing with 5 day lead times
Have your CNC parts manufactured locally. For customers in the US and EU, we offer a choice of local or global manufacturing options so you can get your parts faster. This means manufacturing can take place within your customs zones, so you benefit from fewer logistical hurdles and faster delivery times.
Specialist industries
We’ve made millions of parts for all sorts of applications, but these are the areas in which we have particular expertise.
Automotive
Fast-tracked development for electric vehicles and other automotive innovations
Consumer electronics
Manufacture parts requiring highly cosmetic features for gaming, audio, video and smart home products.
Industrial machinery
Industrial-grade manufacturing for mechanical components and prototypes
Aerospace & aviation
Aerodynamic parts for aircraft, drones, satellites and rockets with AS 9100 certification
Robotics & automation
Produce complex robotic systems, end effectors and automated machinery for this innovative industry.
Medical
Create custom medical devices and diagnostic equipment to get healthcare innovations into hospitals and homes.
Consistent quality, every time
V1 guarantees the quality of every part that passes through our network. In addition to thorough vetting of the manufacturing partners we work with, every order is dimensionally and visually inspected to the V1 standard.
Instant pricing
Get instant quotes with all pricing information upfront
The V1 Standard
We use a rigorous set of protocols and procedures to maintain quality
Specialized network
Get access to cutting-edge capabilities and limitless capacity
From CNC rapid prototyping to production
From CNC rapid prototyping to production CNC rapid prototyping is a process that uses computer-aided design (CAD) data to create a physical model of a part or product. This process can be used to create prototypes for new products, or to make modifications to existing products. CNC rapid prototyping is typically faster and more cost-effective than traditional manufacturing methods, and it can produce parts with a high level of accuracy.
Rapid Prototyping
Our platform accelerates prototyping development cycles by reducing pre-production administration from weeks to minutes:
- Instant quotes
- Instant DFM feedback
- Online quotation and order management
- Live delivery tracking
Our intuitive platform automates the ordering process, but if you ever need us, we’re here to help.
Manufacturing
For production jobs, we have full service teams to ensure identical specifications on every job at the best unit price:
- Dedicated project managers in your time zone
- Application engineers for DFM cost optimisation
- First Article Inspection (FAI)
Manufacturing is about relationships, so we have people on the ground wherever you are to make sure everything runs smoothly and on time, every time.
Our distributed network of CNC machine shops
We offer you the capacity and capability of dozens of local and global machine shops, with the ease of dealing with one. You get the experience and specialisation of all our partner shops, we handle all the communication, delivery, quality control and customs.
Get started with CNC machining
How do you start CNC Machined Parts with V1?
V1 combines its instant quoting tool with a global network of CNC machining centres to produce custom parts for applications ranging from rapid prototyping to volume production. You can use V1’s digital manufacturing platform to source high quality, complex metal and plastic parts efficiently and reliably.
To start sourcing CNC machined parts with V1, simply upload a CAD file and technical drawing to our free quote generation tool. You’ll either receive an instant CNC quote and be able to start production in just a few clicks, or be directed to one of our engineers for potential Design for Manufacturability (DFM) advice.
How does V1''s custom CNC machining service work?
CNC machining is the most common subtractive manufacturing technology available today and is an optimal method for producing custom metal and plastic parts for prototyping and production applications. Using computer-aided design (CAD) modelling software and G-code, CNC milling and CNC turning machines remove material from a solid workpiece with precision and speed.
CNC machines produce robust parts with tight tolerances and a range of impressive material properties (mechanical and chemical). Our bespoke CNC machining service is ideal for one-offs and low to medium volume production thanks to automation and high repeatability.
Hundreds of CNC machine shops in one network
v1’s global network of CNC machine shops consists of experienced manufacturing partners operating 2, 3 and 5 axis machines. Our machinists work with a wide range of materials including aluminium, stainless steel, mild, alloy and tool steels and production grade polymers. We also offer many different surface finishing options such as anodising, electroless nickel plating, powder coating and custom part marking with laser engraving and screen printing. For certain types of parts, you can also request rapid machining to have your parts manufactured in as little as five days.
Our other manufacturing capabilities
3D printing
FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF
- 25+ plastics & 35+ colors
±0.5% dimensional accuracy with a lower limit down to ±0.0059 in (0.15 mm) - Lead times from 1 business day
Mold Manufacturing
Injection molding, CNC machining, surface finishing
- High precision and tight tolerances
- Quick turnaround time
Sheet metal fabrication
Laser cutting, bending, post-processing
- Tolerances down to ±.004 in (0.010 mm)
- Lead times from 5 business days
Injection molding
Prototypes and production tooling
- Wide range of part complexities and sizes
- 1 to 1M parts