Real CNC Machined Parts in as Fast as 1 Day! Custom CNC Machined Parts

Prices from £50. Best for 1-10 parts.
Made from real materials in 1-3 days.


Choose from over 30 different materials including ABS, Nylon, PC,
Delrin, PEEK, ULTEM, and aluminium.


Firstcut provides real CNC machined parts — FAST. Our subtractive rapid prototyping process combines traditional rapid prototyping with CNC machining to deliver the following advantages:

  • Speed — Get CNC machined parts at least as fast as you can get additive rapid prototypes.
  • Convenience — Firstcut brings the online quoting and ordering you expect from rapid prototyping to the CNC machining world.
  • Real material properties — Your parts are machined from real blocks of plastic and aluminium — not the "material like" materials used in additive rapid prototyping processes.
  • Improved surface finishes — CNC machining eliminates the stair stepping inherent in the additive processes.

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Typical Applications

  • Functional prototyping before committing to injection moulding tooling or high volume machining.
  • Custom "one off" projects like jigs and fixtures where only one or maybe a few parts are required.


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Get a running start on the fastest prototype machined parts around by submitting your 3D CAD model to our FirstQuote automated quoting system. You'll get pricing, options, and, if appropriate, suggested changes for improved machinability.


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Firstcut Client Testimonials
27 December 2011
"The quality of the prototypes, the cost as well as the leadtime are simply perfect. If I have other opportunities I will work with you again."
—Nicolas Pechberty - Ingemeca France

10 December 2011
"I must say I liked your quote system, it is user friendly, quick and informative. I went through all the tabs and it responded well with the part. It is very impressive, kind of wish other suppliers could offer similar systems. It is because of this system, the friendly helpful nature of the team and the delivery of high quality parts with a quick turn around, that I will continue to use your services."
—Will Cochrane - UK ATC

15 November 2011
"The parts arrived today and are fantastic thank you."
—Ben Pearson

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