RAPID FACTORY DIRECT
China CNC Machining Without the Capacity Limits
Our manufacturing engineers match your parts with the right CNC milling, CNC turning, and 5-axis machining capacity while helping resolve DFM, tolerance, material, and production challenges.
CNC Engineering Review · Rapid Prototyping · 5-Axis Machining · Production Capacity · English-Speaking Support
PART SPECIFICATION / RF-2048
Aluminum 6061-T6
Tolerance: ±0.01 mm · 5-Axis CNC
QUOTE READY · CAPACITY AVAILABLE
FROM RFQ TO PRODUCTION, WITHOUT THE BOTTLENECKS
A CLEAR PATH FROM FILE TO FINISHED PART
From instant CNC quotes and rapid prototyping to production machining and final delivery, Rapid Factory Direct gives you one streamlined way to source custom CNC machined parts from qualified factories in China.
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01 / UPLOAD
Upload Your CNC Parts
Upload STEP, STP, IGES, DXF, DWG, or PDF files along with your quantity, material, tolerance, finish, and delivery requirements.
STEP STP IGES DXF DWG PDF
FILES READY / 06 FORMATS
Secure file upload · NDA available · Confidential engineering review
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02 / QUOTE
Get an Instant CNC Quote
Receive fast pricing and lead-time options for custom CNC machining, including CNC milling, CNC turning, 5-axis machining, prototypes, and production parts.
QUOTE READY
EST. LEAD TIME / PROCESS / QTY / MATERIAL
Pricing · Lead Time · Manufacturing Process
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03 / ENGINEERING
Manufacturing Engineer Review
Our CNC engineers review your drawings for manufacturability, tolerances, materials, surface finishes, and opportunities to reduce cost or production time.
PART / 6061-T6 ±0.01 mm
DFM REVIEWED / SURFACE FINISH VERIFIED
DFM Review · Tolerance Review · Material Guidance
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04 / CAPACITY
Matched With the Right CNC Capacity
We match your project with qualified CNC machining capacity based on your part geometry, process, material, tolerances, quantity, lead time, and quality requirements.
MATCHED / CAPACITY AVAILABLE
3-Axis CNC · 5-Axis CNC · CNC Turning · Mill-Turn · Swiss Machining · Prototype Machining · Production Machining
Qualified Factories · Capacity Available · Prototype to Production
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05 / PRODUCTION
CNC Machining + Quality Control
Your parts move into production while our team coordinates manufacturing, inspections, finishing, and quality documentation.
MACHINING / FINISHING / INSPECTION
QUALITY APPROVED / DOCUMENTATION READY
Dimensional Inspection · CMM Available · Material Certifications
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06 / DELIVERY
Delivered With One Point of Contact
Your dedicated English-speaking client success manager coordinates production updates, quality documentation, packaging, shipping, and reorders from quote through delivery.
READY TO SHIP
DOCUMENTATION COMPLETE / TRACKING ACTIVE
Production Updates · Shipping Coordination · Reorder Support
START WITH YOUR DRAWINGS
Upload your drawings and get pricing, engineering review, and available CNC manufacturing capacity without spending weeks searching for and qualifying machine shops yourself.
Custom CNC Machining · Rapid Prototyping · 5-Axis Machining · Production Capacity · English-Speaking Support
CNC MACHINING CAPABILITIES
From rapid prototypes to recurring production, Rapid Factory Direct provides access to qualified CNC machining capacity across China for simple components, complex geometries, tight tolerances, and a wide range of production volumes.
Upload your CAD files and our manufacturing engineers will determine the right process, equipment, factory, and production strategy for your part.
MILLING
CNC Milling
Precision CNC milling for custom housings, brackets, plates, fixtures, enclosures, and complex mechanical components.
3-Axis · 4-Axis · Aluminum · Steel · Plastics
COMPLEX MACHINING
5-Axis CNC Machining
Manufacture complex geometries, compound angles, precision surfaces, and multi-sided parts with fewer setups and greater accuracy.
Simultaneous 5-Axis · Complex Geometry · Fewer Setups
TURNING
CNC Turning
Precision machining for shafts, bushings, sleeves, fittings, flanges, pins, adapters, and other rotational components.
Precision Turning · Live Tooling · Production Runs
PRECISION PRODUCTION
Swiss Machining
High-precision production of small, complex turned components with excellent repeatability for low- and high-volume manufacturing.
Small Parts · Tight Tolerances · High Volume
PROTOTYPING
Rapid CNC Prototyping
Move quickly from CAD to functional machined parts for engineering validation, testing, design iteration, and product development.
Low MOQ · Fast Turnaround · Engineering Review
PRODUCTION
Production CNC Machining
Scale from validated prototypes to repeat production with qualified capacity for hundreds, thousands, or recurring orders.
Repeat Orders · Scalable Capacity · Production Quality
More Ways to Make Your Parts
Mill-Turn Machining
Wire EDM
Sinker EDM
Precision Grinding
Drilling + Reaming
Thread Milling
Tapping
Surface Grinding
Secondary Machining
Assembly
Need a process that is not listed? Upload your drawings and our engineering team will review your requirements and identify the appropriate manufacturing process.
Machining a Wide Range of Materials
Match your application with the right material, machining process, and finishing requirements.
Aluminum
Stainless Steel
Carbon Steel
Tool Steel
Titanium
Copper
Brass
Bronze
PEEK
Delrin
PTFE
Engineering Plastics
From One Prototype to Ongoing Production
01 / VALIDATE
Prototype
1–50 Parts
02 / REFINE
Low-Volume Production
50–1,000 Parts
03 / SCALE
Production
1,000–100,000+ Parts
04 / REPEAT
Recurring Supply
Ongoing production and repeat orders
Start with a prototype, validate your design, and scale production without rebuilding your manufacturing supply chain.
Built for Real Engineering Requirements
Complex geometries
Tight tolerances
Multiple materials
Surface finishing
Dimensional inspection
CMM capability
Material certifications
Prototype through production
Low- and high-volume manufacturing
Final process selection, achievable tolerances, and documentation are confirmed during engineering review for the selected factory.
Upload your CAD files and drawings. Our manufacturing engineers will review your geometry, tolerances, material, quantity, finish, and lead-time requirements and match the project with the right CNC manufacturing capacity.
Engineering Review · Qualified CNC Capacity · Prototype to Production · Quality Control · English-Speaking Support
MATERIALS + SURFACE FINISHES
Choose from a wide range of metals, engineering plastics, and surface finishes for rapid prototypes, precision CNC machined parts, and production manufacturing.
Not sure what to specify? Our manufacturing engineers can help evaluate machinability, strength, weight, corrosion resistance, appearance, cost, and production requirements.
01 / ALUMINUM
Aluminum CNC Machining
Lightweight, highly machinable, and versatile for prototypes and production parts across electronics, robotics, aerospace, telecommunications, automation, and industrial equipment.
GRADES / 6061 · 7075 · 2024 · 5052 · MIC-6
Lightweight · Excellent Machinability · Anodizing Available
02 / STAINLESS STEEL
Stainless Steel CNC Machining
High-strength, corrosion-resistant CNC machined parts for industrial equipment, medical systems, marine applications, food equipment, and demanding environments.
GRADES / 303 · 304 · 316 · 17-4 PH · 15-5 PH
Corrosion Resistant · High Strength · Precision Machining
03 / STEEL
Steel CNC Machining
Durable carbon, alloy, and tool steels for machinery, fixtures, drivetrain components, tooling, structural parts, and high-load applications.
GRADES / 1018 · 1045 · 4140 · 4340 · A2 · D2 · H13 · O1
High Strength · Heat Treatment · Industrial Applications
04 / TITANIUM
Titanium CNC Machining
High strength-to-weight performance and corrosion resistance for aerospace, robotics, medical equipment, marine systems, and high-performance engineering applications.
GRADES / Grade 2 · Grade 5 / Ti-6Al-4V
High Strength-to-Weight · Corrosion Resistant · 5-Axis Capability
05 / COPPER + BRASS
Copper + Brass CNC Machining
Precision machining for electrical, thermal, RF, fluid-control, connector, and industrial applications requiring excellent conductivity or machinability.
MATERIALS / C110 Copper · C360 Brass · Bronze Alloys
Electrical Conductivity · Thermal Performance · Precision Turning
06 / ENGINEERING PLASTICS
Engineering Plastic CNC Machining
Precision-machined polymer components for electrical insulation, low-friction mechanisms, chemical resistance, lightweight assemblies, prototypes, and production applications.
MATERIALS / Delrin / Acetal · PEEK · PTFE · Nylon · Polycarbonate · ABS · UHMW · PEI / Ultem
Lightweight · Electrical Isolation · Specialty Polymers
Surface Finishes for CNC Machined Parts
Complete your CNC parts with functional, protective, or cosmetic finishes coordinated as part of the same manufacturing project.
As Machined
Visible machining marks with no additional cosmetic finishing.
Bead Blasted
Uniform matte surface with reduced machining marks and a clean industrial appearance.
Anodized
Protective and decorative aluminum finish available in multiple colors and specifications.
Clear · Black · Color Anodized
Hard Anodized
Thicker, wear-resistant anodized surface for demanding aluminum components.
Powder Coated
Durable colored coating for industrial, commercial, and outdoor applications.
Passivated
Chemical treatment commonly used to improve corrosion resistance of stainless-steel components.
Electropolished
Smooth, bright stainless-steel finish that reduces surface roughness and improves cleanability.
Black Oxide
Dark conversion coating commonly used on steel components for appearance and mild corrosion protection.
Nickel Plated
Protective metallic coating used for corrosion resistance, wear resistance, appearance, or conductivity requirements.
Zinc Plated
Cost-effective corrosion protection commonly used for steel components.
Polished
Mechanically refined surface for smoother appearance and reduced surface roughness.
Brushed
Directional cosmetic finish commonly used on visible metal components and enclosures.
Heat Treated
Controlled thermal processing to achieve required hardness, strength, or mechanical properties.
Custom Finishes
Tell us your specification and our engineering team will coordinate the appropriate finishing process.
Finish imagery illustrates possible appearances; material, process, color, and specifications are confirmed during engineering review.
MATERIAL SELECTION SUPPORT
Not Sure Which Material or Finish Is Right?
Tell us how your part will be used. Our manufacturing engineers can help evaluate strength, weight, corrosion resistance, temperature, conductivity, appearance, machinability, surface finish, production volume, and cost.
STRENGTH / WEIGHT / CORROSION / TEMPERATURE / CONDUCTIVITY / WEAR / APPEARANCE / COST
Specify What Matters
RFQ / 2048
MATERIAL
Aluminum 6061-T6
FINISH
Black Anodized
QUANTITY
250 Parts
TOLERANCE
Per Drawing
SURFACE ROUGHNESS
Per Drawing
INSPECTION
Dimensional Report
LEAD TIME
Requested Date
ENGINEERING REVIEW READY
Upload your CAD files and drawings. Our engineers will review your material, finish, tolerances, quantity, and application requirements and match your project with the right CNC manufacturing capacity.
Material Guidance · Surface Finishing · Engineering Review · Quality Control · Prototype to Production
FROM PROTOTYPE TO PRODUCTION
Rapid Factory Direct supports the full production lifecycle, from one-off prototypes and pilot runs to high-volume CNC machining and recurring production programs. Start small, validate your design, and scale without rebuilding your manufacturing supply chain.
01 / PROTOTYPE
1–50 Parts
Rapid CNC Prototyping
Turn CAD files into functional machined parts for testing, engineering validation, fit checks, design iteration, and product development.
Fast turnaround · Low quantities · Design validation
02 / LOW VOLUME
50–1,000 Parts
Low-Volume CNC Production
Flexible production for pilot runs, product launches, replacement parts, and specialized applications.
Flexible quantities · Pilot production · Reduced commitment
03 / PRODUCTION
1,000–100,000+ Parts
Production CNC Machining
Scale validated designs into larger production runs with qualified CNC capacity and repeatable manufacturing processes.
Scalable capacity · Repeatable production · Volume pricing
04 / RECURRING SUPPLY
Ongoing
Ongoing Production Programs
Scheduled production, repeat orders, multiple part numbers, and capacity that adjusts as demand changes.
Recurring orders · Production scheduling · Multiple part numbers
ONE MANUFACTURING RELATIONSHIP AS YOU SCALE
Your manufacturing requirements change as a product moves from prototype to production. Rapid Factory Direct gives you access to the right CNC capacity at each stage while keeping your drawings, specifications, quality requirements, and project history connected.
5 Parts
500 Parts
5,000 Parts
Recurring Production
Ready to Scale Your CNC Parts?
Upload your CAD files and tell us your current quantity and expected production volume.
Rapid CNC Prototyping · Low-Volume CNC Machining · Production CNC Machining · High-Volume Manufacturing · Recurring Production
END-TO-END MANUFACTURING
From raw material and machining to finishing, assembly, packaging, export, and delivery, Rapid Factory Direct finds and coordinates the factories, manufacturers, and specialized suppliers required to complete your product.
One project. Multiple factories. One point of contact.
PRIMARY MANUFACTURINGCNC machining, fabrication, casting, molding, extrusion, forming, and additive manufacturing.
SECONDARY OPERATIONSGrinding, EDM, cutting, drilling, bending, welding, and precision secondary machining.
SURFACE TREATMENTS + FINISHINGProtective, cosmetic, mechanical, and thermal finishing coordinated through specialized suppliers.
COMPONENTS + ASSEMBLYSource standard and custom components and coordinate subassembly or final product assembly.
QUALITY + PACKAGINGInspection, testing, documentation, labeling, protective packaging, and export preparation.
EXPORT + LOGISTICSCoordinate suppliers, consolidation, warehousing, export documentation, freight, customs, and delivery.
A CONNECTED PRODUCTION CHAIN
Raw Material → CNC Machining → Grinding → Anodizing → Laser Marking → Component Sourcing → Assembly → Inspection → Packaging → Export → Delivery
TOOLING + PRODUCTION SUPPORT
Injection Molds · Die-Casting Molds · Stamping Dies · Extrusion Dies · Welding Fixtures · Machining Fixtures · Assembly Fixtures · Inspection Fixtures · Jigs · Gauges · Custom Workholding
Need a Process We Haven’t Listed?
Tell us what your product requires. We can source and coordinate specialized factories, manufacturers, processors, component suppliers, and service providers across China.
Manufacturing · Finishing · Assembly · Quality · Packaging · Export · Logistics