University Research Parts We Machine
We machine custom components for academic research — lab equipment, experimental apparatus, prototype housings, and test rigs. Common materials include 6061 aluminum, 303 stainless, acetal, and PEEK.
Lab Equipment
Custom machined components for laboratory instruments, sample holders, vacuum chambers, and analytical equipment used in active research programs.
Research Apparatus
One-off experimental apparatus, flow cells, reaction chambers, and specialized fixtures designed by research teams for novel experiments.
Prototype Housings
Enclosures and housings for prototype electronics, sensors, and embedded systems being developed in university engineering labs.
Test Rigs
Custom test stands, load frames, and environmental test chambers machined to support graduate research and funded research programs.
Sensor Mounts
Precision mounting brackets, optical benches, and alignment fixtures for sensors, cameras, and measurement instruments in lab environments.
Why Santa Cruz Research Teams Choose RivCut
Ships from Union City, CA
We machine and ship from our shop in Union City, California. Santa Cruz companies get fast delivery with ground shipping, and we ship nationwide for teams anywhere in the US.
Instant AI-Powered Pricing
Upload your STEP or IGES file and get a real price in seconds. No waiting for a human to review your file. If your part is complex, we follow up within hours with a confirmed quote.
Tight Tolerances, Every Part
We hold ±0.001" on standard features and ±0.0005" on critical dimensions. Every part gets CMM inspection with a dimensional report included.
Full Documentation
Material certs, dimensional inspection reports, and process records ship with every order. We provide the documentation your quality team needs for incoming inspection and traceability.
3 Steps to Precision Parts
Upload & Quote
Send your STEP or IGES file. Pick material, quantity, and finish. Get an instant AI price or a confirmed quote within hours.
We Machine & Inspect
Your parts run on our CNC mills and lathes in Union City, CA. Every order gets CMM inspection and full dimensional verification.
Ship with Full Docs
Parts ship with material certs, inspection reports, and all required documentation. We ship to Santa Cruz and anywhere in the US.
Ready to Order Research CNC Parts?
Upload your CAD file for instant pricing. We machine and ship from Union City, CA to Santa Cruz and across the entire US.
No minimum order · STEP, IGES, DXF accepted · Free DFM review