for complex geometries
on milled features
available on prototypes
metals & plastics
What Is CNC Milling?
CNC milling is a way to cut metal and plastic into exact shapes. A computer controls spinning tools that remove material from a solid block. This makes your part match your design file perfectly. It's one of the most common ways to make custom parts. San Jose teams use our CNC milling for brackets, enclosures, housings, and custom fixtures.
We Fixture Your Blank
A block of metal or plastic is clamped onto the mill table in a vise or custom fixture.
Spinning Cutters Remove Material
Tools move along X, Y, and Z axes to carve pockets, slots, and surfaces layer by layer.
Your Part Comes Off the Table
We deburr, inspect, and measure every feature before shipping.
Built for Milling Projects
From simple brackets to complex 5-axis contours — one shop handles it all with precision and speed.
Multi-Axis Expertise
We handle simple 3-axis brackets and complex 5-axis sculpted parts on the same floor. Undercuts, compound angles, and deep pockets — no problem.
CMM Inspection
Every critical dimension is verified before shipping. Your receiving team gets a documented inspection report — no guessing, no shortcuts.
Material Versatility
Aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, brass, copper, Delrin, PEEK, nylon, and polycarbonate. Over 30 materials in stock and ready to mill.
Fast Turnaround
Upload your file and get a response fast. Most milled parts ship in 5–10 days. Rush orders in as few as 3 days. We communicate directly — no layers of sales reps.
From Simple Brackets to Complex 5-Axis Parts
Deep pockets, thin walls, and compound angles. We take on what others won't.
3-Axis Milling
Flat surfaces, pockets, slots, and drilled holes. Works great for brackets, mounting plates, enclosures, and any part with features on one side.
Most common4-Axis Milling
Parts that need cuts on multiple sides without removing them from the machine. Faster delivery and lower cost for angled or wrapped features.
Multi-side access5-Axis Milling
Complex curves, undercuts, and sculpted surfaces. Our 5-axis machines cut from almost any angle. Fewer setups, tighter tolerances.
±0.0005" capableLarge Format Milling
Parts up to 24" x 18" x 12". Oversized brackets, plates, and housings with the same precision as smaller parts.
Up to 24" travelMicro Milling
Fine features down to 0.005" with tight tolerances. Perfect for small medical devices, electronics, and intricate mechanical parts.
0.005" featuresHigh-Volume Production
From 1 prototype to 5,000+ production parts. Optimized toolpaths and fixturing keep quality consistent across every piece.
1 to 5,000+
5-Axis Aerospace Bracket — 7075-T6 Aluminum
Machined for an aerospace customer requiring tight positional tolerances on complex multi-angle features. Delivered in 4 business days with full first article inspection package.
critical features
mating interfaces
turnaround time
inspection pass rate
- Dimensional inspection report (CMM data included)
- Material certification & heat lot traceability
- First article inspection report (FAI)
- Certificate of Conformance per purchase order specs
Quality. Documentation. Precision.
Every milled part ships with the documentation and quality verification your team needs.
Full Documentation
Every order ships with everything your quality team needs.
- Dimensional inspection reports
- Material certs with heat lot traceability
- First article inspection reports
- Certificate of Conformance
Verified Quality (CMM)
We inspect before we ship. No exceptions.
- CMM inspection on every order
- NIST-traceable calibrated gauges
- ±0.001" standard, ±0.0005" critical
- Free DFM review on every upload
Multi-Axis Precision
Complex geometry handled with confidence.
- 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC milling
- Custom fixtures for tricky geometries
- Undercuts, thin walls & deep pockets
- Optimized toolpaths for surface quality
From CAD File to Shipped Parts
Three steps. No runaround. Built for speed and precision.
Get an Instant Quote
Send your STEP or IGES file. Select material, quantity, and finish. We review for manufacturability and respond fast.
We Mill & Inspect
Your parts run on our CNC mills. Every order gets CMM inspection. We verify every critical dimension before anything ships.
Ship with Docs
Parts ship with dimensional inspection reports, material certs, and full documentation. Everything your quality team needs.
CNC Milling for San Jose Companies
San Jose manufacturers rely on precision cnc milling for demanding applications across multiple industries.
Semiconductor Equipment
San Jose sits at the heart of Silicon Valley's semiconductor equipment industry. Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA all have headquarters here.
Hardware Startups & Prototyping
Hardware startups in San Jose, Sunnyvale, and Santa Clara move fast. They need enclosures, heat sinks, and structural frames milled from a single billet.
Consumer electronics companies designing in...
Consumer electronics companies designing in Cupertino and shipping from Fremont need milled aluminum housings with cosmetic finishes that meet retail standards. Bead-blasted, anodized, and brushed surfaces are standard for us.
Local Industry Ecosystem
SEMI (Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International) members across Silicon Valley need ultra-flat milled gas distribution plates and chamber components. The Silicon Valley Organization connects hardware companies with local CNC shops that understand cleanroom-ready surface specs.
Manufacturing Organizations in San Jose
Chambers, associations, and development groups that support San Jose manufacturers.
Silicon Valley Organization (SVO)
San Jose's chamber of commerce. Connects technology, manufacturing, and service companies across the South Bay.
SEMI
Global semiconductor industry association headquartered in Milpitas. Over 2,500 member companies across the equipment and materials supply chain.
Silicon Valley Leadership Group
Public policy trade association representing Silicon Valley employers on workforce, transportation, and economic issues.
SVMEP (Silicon Valley Manufacturing Extension Partnership)
Helps Bay Area manufacturers adopt lean practices, find suppliers, and grow their businesses.
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Upload Your Milling Project
Complex pockets, thin walls, 5-axis contours — we handle it all. Upload your CAD file for a fast review.
No minimums · Single prototypes to production runs · Ships anywhere in the US