Production CNC Machining
Cost-efficient machined parts at any quantity.
Certifications ISO 9001:2015 | AS9100D | ITAR
Innovative Companies We Support
We’re not only the fastest manufacturing supplier of machined prototypes but also the most reliable source of on-demand production parts.
Why is this important?
You have a single-source supplier from concept validation to full scale production options.
How do we do it?
Beyond prototyping, we provide full support with production. Our experts manage your project across our manufacturing partner network to bring you competitive pricing with significant economies of scale. On-demand production is cost-effective, letting you build inventory as you need it. We can manufacture end-use parts at smaller quantities, or volumes up to one million parts – we’re flexible on your needs.
Low Unit Costs
Lower piece part price as quantities increase.
Lead Time
Shipped in as fast as 5 days.
Finishing Options
Anodizing, chromate plating, and beyond.
Quantity
1 to 1,000,000 parts. No minimum.
CNC Machining Services for End-Use Parts
Get high‑quality machined parts faster with our expanded automated CNC milling—parts ready in as fast as 4 days
4 Reasons to Turn to the Protolabs Network for Machined Production Parts
Reason 1
Reduced Piece-Part Price with Higher Quantities
Through long-standing partnerships with manufacturers, we offer fair, competitive prices. We help you to scale with volume pricing options to lower your price per part as quantities increase.
Reason 2
Quality Documentation and Certifications
Get added quality assurance from conventional FAI reporting, CoC documentation, CMM inspection reports, full dimensional inspections, material test reports, material certifications, and industry certifications (PPAP, ISO 9001, etc.).
Reason 3
High-mix Configurations
We’re equipped to handle a complex bill of materials. We provide full flexibility for production orders with multiple line items that require a high level of customization.
Reason 4
Complete Order Management
We bring you the capabilities of more than 250 manufacturers, with the ease of working with one. You’re supported by a dedicated point of contact and backed by an entire team working to produce your order to specs.
Production Capabilities for CNC Machining
Our service is all about solutions and flexibility. We take time to understand your project and leverage our global network to find the right manufacturer for the job. We can help get products ready for market with:
- Cosmetic finishes
- Multiple surface finish options
- Tight tolerances
- Custom materials
- Production tooling
- Hardware assembly
Our production capabilities extend far beyond those on our quote builder.
Production PRO Tip
Streamline the process of manufacturing machined parts at scale. Here are some ways that we reduce the common pain points of production.
How it Works
Working with Protolab Network, you will always have a point of contact to assist you with your design and the manufacturing process to ensure
you get the parts you need at the specs you require.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our comprehensive quality management system ensures that your production order is consistently up to spec. We only work with trusted manufacturing partners, and every order undergoes rigorous quality control.
We know that production volumes vary greatly between projects and industries. We're happy to offer flexibility - you can order as many as one million parts, and there's no minimum. Customization, including lower volumes of many different line items, is also welcome.
Our manufacturing partners are based in several different countries. You can choose between local or global manufacturing for CNC machining.
Start a Production Project
Get your products ready for customers. Start the production process by telling us about your project and our experts will be in touch to assist you.