Frequently Asked Questions

We run everything from prototype quantities to large production lots — one job might be five pieces, another 160,000. Most orders fall in the 1,000 to 10,000 piece range, but don't let a small or large quantity stop you from asking for a quote.

Swiss machining is all we do. We don't have equipment for secondary operations, which is exactly why we've built our process around completing complex, multi-feature parts entirely on our Swiss machines in a single chucking.

We routinely hold tolerances to ±0.0005" on critical features. Because parts are machined complete in one setup, we avoid the tolerance stack-up that comes from re-fixturing between multiple operations.

Lead time depends on part complexity, tooling requirements, and quantity — a quick prototype run and a large production order don't move at the same pace. Contact us with your specs and we'll give you a realistic timeline for your specific job.

Use our Request For Quote page to send us your part drawings and specifications. The more detail you can provide up front — material, tolerance, quantity, and finish requirements — the faster we can put together an accurate quote.

Standard PDF prints are the most universal, and we can also work with common CAD formats. If you're not sure what to send, get in touch and we'll walk you through it.

We work with the metals commonly used in Swiss-machined components, including stainless steel and other bar-stock alloys suited to close-tolerance turning. Tell us your material requirement on the RFQ and we'll confirm we can run it.

Our Swiss machines are well suited to small, intricate parts, including long parts with a length-to-diameter ratio greater than 5:1 that would otherwise be prone to deflection on conventional equipment. If you're unsure whether your part fits our capabilities, send us the print.

Our customers span fiber optics, medical, food service, military, electrical components, hydraulic and pneumatic instruments, hand tools, lawn and garden, home security, industrial adhesives, and sporting goods, among others. See our Industries page for more detail on what each sector typically needs.

Complex parts are our specialty. We're known for machining parts with multiple operations — features on both ends, cross-holes, threads, grooves — complete in a single setup, including 4-axis simultaneous machining where the part calls for it.

Yes. We run prototype quantities as small as a handful of pieces with the same process discipline as a full production order, so what you validate at the prototype stage reflects what you'll receive at volume.

Because parts are machined complete in one chucking, there are fewer opportunities for variation to creep in between operations. We monitor tolerance throughout the run rather than relying solely on final inspection, so quality holds from the first piece to the last.

We're located in Fairfield, Ohio, and we ship parts to customers across the country. Location isn't a barrier to working with us — most of our communication with customers happens by phone, email, and shared drawings.

Call or email us directly — contact details are on our Contact page. If you have a print in hand, feel free to send it along with your question so we can give you a more specific answer.