What CNC machining actually costs, without the mystery.

We publish our hourly rates, setup charges, and volume discount tiers because our customers deserve to budget with real numbers. For a firm quote on your specific part, submit drawings and we'll respond within one business day.

3-Axis Milling
$85/hr
Standard prismatic parts, setups, and small fixtures.
5-Axis Milling
$145/hr
Simultaneous and 3+2 for complex contoured geometry.
CNC Turning
$95/hr
Live-tool lathes and multi-spindle turning centers.
Setup charge
$180avg
Per unique operation. Repeat orders waive setup.
Service Tiers

Three engagement models, one shop.

Choose the level of engineering support and documentation you need. Every tier ships from the same facility with the same quality system.

Tier 01

Prototype

For design validation, fitment checks, and one-off builds. Fastest turnaround, minimal documentation.

$180+
Typical single-piece cost
  • 48-hour turnaround available
  • Single-piece to low-volume (1–25 units)
  • Standard material availability
  • Basic dimensional inspection report
  • DFM feedback from an engineer
  • Shipping via UPS or FedEx
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Tier 03

Production

For recurring blanket POs, long-running programs, and regulated-industry volume work.

Custom
Volume pricing based on annual usage
  • Volumes 500+ with dedicated cell
  • AS9102 and PPAP documentation
  • Scheduled deliveries and Kanban support
  • Full material traceability to heat lot
  • Annual pricing locked for contract term
  • Dedicated account engineer
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Interactive Estimator

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This estimate is for budgeting only and does not constitute a firm quote. Actual pricing depends on drawing review, stock availability, and specific tolerance requirements. Submit a request for a firm quote within 24 hours.

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Cost Drivers

What actually moves the price.

Six variables account for nearly all cost variation between one part and another. Understanding them helps you design for cost.

01

Material

Aluminum is fast and cheap. Titanium and superalloys cut 4–8× slower and cost 10–20× more per pound.

02

Complexity

More setups, more tool changes, more fixturing. A part with 5 axes of features takes longer than one with 3.

03

Tolerance

Calling out ±0.0002" instead of ±0.005" means slower feeds, more passes, and more inspection time.

04

Volume

Setup is amortized across the run. At 100 pieces, setup drops to a rounding error. At 10, it dominates the price.

05

Finishing

Bare machined parts ship fastest. Anodize, passivation, and bead blast add 3–7 days and 5–30% to unit cost.

06

Documentation

FAI, PPAP, material traceability, and SPC add engineering overhead. Regulated industries pay for this and require it.

Volume Pricing

Discount tiers that apply automatically.

Quantity range Setup amortization Unit price discount
1 – 9 units Full setup applied List price
10 – 49 units Setup split across run 5% off
50 – 249 units Setup mostly amortized 12% off
250 – 999 units Setup negligible 20% off
1,000 – 4,999 units Dedicated cell pricing 28% off
5,000+ units Annual contract pricing Custom

Payment terms

Net-30 available on approved credit. New customers are invoiced 50% at PO and 50% on shipment. We accept ACH, wire, and major credit cards. See Payment Terms for full details.

Rush orders

Same-day and next-day turnaround available on many part types for a 35% expedite surcharge. Rush capacity is limited and subject to material availability. Call the shop directly to check availability.

Refunds & rework

If a part does not meet your drawing, we re-machining, replace, or credit it at our cost. No restocking fees, no argument. See Terms of Service for the full warranty.

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Send drawings and quantities. We'll return a written quote within one business day.