Rapid CNC Prototyping Services

Functional Prototypes in as Fast as 3 Days
Aluminium, Steel, Copper, Polymers & More
Design validation, ±0.0002″ (0.005mm)
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Order Rapid CNC Prototyping Online

Welcome to UnityManufacture, where prototypes are made the way the production part will be made. Rapid CNC prototyping cuts real parts from solid stock in days, so you are testing engineering-grade material rather than an approximation of it. When a design has to survive load, heat, pressure or a fit check before you commit to tooling, a machined prototype is the fastest route to an answer you can trust.

What sets UnityManufacture’s Rapid CNC Prototyping apart?

  1. State-of-the-Art Technology: Functional prototypes ship in as fast as three days, produced on the same equipment and to the same standards as production parts.
  2. Expert Team: Our engineers return a manufacturability review with your quote, flagging features that will be expensive or impossible at production volume before you freeze the design.
  3. Customized Solutions: One-off, iterative or multi-variant builds: we support design-of-experiments batches where several geometry variants are machined and tested side by side.
  4. Tight Tolerances: Prototypes follow ISO 2768 (Standard, Fine) and ISO 286 (Grades 8, 7, 6), so fit and function results are representative of the production part.
  5. Quality Assurance: Dimensional reports and material certificates are available with prototype shipments, which matters when the data feeds a design validation file.
  6. Timely Delivery: Upload your CAD file and receive a quote and DFM feedback within hours, with parts on their way in days rather than weeks.

Check Out How Unity Manufacture Works In Just A Few Steps

At Unity Manufacture, we’re excited to offer you an easy and efficient way to manufacture CNC parts. Our online platform allows you to upload your CAD files, select your process and material options, and order your parts in one place.

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Request quote

First, you need to upload your 2D and 3D files on our Get a Quote page. Alternatively, you can submit your designs via email

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Design review

One of our engineers will review your design and consider any possible manufacturing techniques, then generate a detailed cost estimation within an hour.

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Feedback & quote

Your project engineer will provide you with a personalized production plan (including materials, processing tech, surface treatment, and lead time) and a detailed quote.

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Start production

Upon quote approval, we’ll start production and keep you updated with progress reports and part photos.

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Advantages of Ordering CNC Prototypes from Unity Manufacture

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Parts in 3 Days

Functional prototypes ship in as fast as three days, made on the same equipment and to the same standards as production parts.

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Real Material Properties

Prototypes cut from solid stock behave like the production part: the same strength, thermal behaviour and machined surface, not an approximation.

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No Tooling Required

Go straight from CAD to part with no mould, pattern or die, which keeps early-stage cost and commitment low.

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Material Selection

Choose from 30 metals and 40 plastics, letting you compare candidate materials in the same geometry before locking the specification.

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Tolerances You Can Test

Fit, clearance and assembly checks produce data you can act on, because prototype tolerances match the grades used in production.

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Direct Route to Production

The program, tooling strategy and inspection plan are captured during prototyping, so scaling to volume reuses validated process data.

CNC Machining Materials

Aluminium

Aluminium 2007 / 3.1645 / Al-CuMgPb
Aluminium 2017A / 3.1325 / Al-Cu4Mg
Aluminum 6060 / 3.3206 / Al-MgSi
Aluminium 6061 / 3.3211 / Al-Mg1SiCu

Steel

Steel 1.0038 / S235JR
Steel 1.0503 / C45
Steel 1.0511 / C40
Steel 1.0570 / S355J2G3

Stainless steel

Stainless Steel 303 / 1.4305 / X10CrNiS18-9
Stainless Steel 304 / 1.4301 / X5CrNi18.10
Stainless Steel 304L / 1.4307 / X2CrNi18-9
Stainless Steel 316L / 1.4404 / X2CrNiMo10

Copper

Copper C101
Copper C110
Copper C172
Copper CuSn7

Brass

Brass C260
Brass C360
Brass C385
Brass H62

Titanium

Titanium TC4
Titanium TC5
Titanium (Military)
Titanium (Food Grade)

Finishing Options

Our company offers a wide range of finishing options to make your CNC machined parts look and perform their best. Our finishing services include:

As-Machined

This option provides the fastest turnaround time. Parts are left with visible tool marks and may have sharp edges and burrs, which can be removed upon request.

Coating Services

We offer various coating options to help protect your parts from corrosion and wear. Such as:

Zinc Coating
Galvanizing
Electroless Nickel Plating
Passivation
Anodizing (Black Hardcoat, Black, Blue, Gold, Grey Hardcoat, Green, Natural Hardcoat, Natural, Orange, and Red.)

Surface Finishes

You can enjoy a variety of finishes with our multiple surface finish options, which include,
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electropolishing
bead blasting
painting
powder coating
case hardening

Heat Treatment

You can choose any of the following options for effective heat treatment.

Quenching and tempering
Normalizing and tempering
Annealing

Custom finishes upon request

We also provide additional processing and finishes upon request. Our team of experts will work with you to ensure that your parts are finished to your exact specifications.

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Order CNC Machined Parts Now

If you want to place an order right away, tap on the request a quote button and place your order immediately.

Overview: What is Rapid CNC Prototyping?

Rapid CNC prototyping is the production of functional prototype parts by CNC machining, directly from a CAD model, in a matter of days. Because the part is cut from solid stock rather than built up layer by layer, it carries the full mechanical and thermal properties of the specified material.

It is the preferred route when a prototype has to do real work: carry load, hold pressure, dissipate heat or fit precisely against other components. Additive processes are faster for pure form and fit checks, but machined prototypes are what engineers use when the test result has to predict production behaviour. The same approach also supports bridge builds, where small batches are machined while production tooling is still being made. The milling machine’s movements are guided by a computer program, allowing for precise control over the cutting process. This results in high levels of accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency when producing complex parts.

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Unity Manufacture Machining Resources

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