Custom Metal Machining Services
Custom metal machining in 20+ alloys with general tolerances to ±0.005mm and no minimum order quantity. Prototypes ship in as fast as 3 days on the same line as production.
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±0.005mm
General Tolerance
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3 Days
Fastest Prototype
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98.6%+
On-Time Delivery
Custom Metal Machining From Drawing to Part
Custom metal machining turns a 2D/3D drawing into a finished metal part: milled, turned, ground or EDM-cut to spec, for engineers and procurement teams sourcing prototypes or production runs.
DEK has machined metal parts for 20+ years, producing 1.2M+ parts annually for 2,300+ OEM clients. One titanium bracket or a running stainless steel batch runs on the same ISO-certified line, with no minimum order quantity.
Why Source Metal CNC Machining From DEK
Engineer-reviewed manufacturing behind every quote, documented quality control and hard-alloy experience on one production floor.
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Scale With Accountability
1.2M+ parts machined per year for 2,300+ OEM clients, with a 98.6%+ on-time delivery rate across prototype and production orders.
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No Minimum Order Quantity
A single bracket and a multi-thousand-unit order run on the same line, and both get engineer attention rather than automated pricing.
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Certified for Regulated Work
ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and AS9100D, obtained through TUV, cover medical, aerospace and industrial parts under one supplier from prototype to production.
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Engineer-Reviewed Quotes
Drawings are checked by hand for tolerance, fixturing and material behavior (heat-treatment distortion, grinding allowances, thin-wall deflection) before pricing.
Hard-Alloy Machining Experience
Sourcing usually comes down to holding tolerance on the actual material ordered. Our engineers program and inspect Ti-6Al-4V, Inconel 718, 17-4PH and 316LVM alongside common aluminum and mild steel grades.
Metal Machining Processes and Tolerances
Milling, turning, EDM, grinding and gear cutting on 20+ metal alloys, with 50+ materials in total on one production floor.
Custom Metal Machining vs. Other Processes
Machining fits solid metal parts that need tight tolerance at any volume. Orders mixing metal and plastic run through our general machining service.
| Criteria | This ProcessCustom metal machining | Sheet metal blanking | 3D printing metals | Plastic CNC machining |
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| Best for | Solid metal parts | Flat brackets, panels | Internal lattices, channels | Plastic-only orders |
| Geometry | Milled, turned, ground, EDM | Flat and formed shapes | Unreachable by cutting tools | Machined plastic parts |
| Materials | 20+ metal alloys | Sheet stock | Metals | PEEK, PTFE, nylon |
| Material use | Subtractive from solid | Less material waste | Additive | Subtractive from solid |
| Choose when | Tight tolerance, any volume | Flat part at volume | Tool cannot reach geometry | No metal in the order |
Metal Parts for Regulated Industries
Aerospace, medical device, robotics, semiconductor and energy programs run on the same certified line, from prototype brackets to production housings.
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Aerospace
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Medical
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Automotive
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Robotics
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Semiconductor
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Electronic
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Telecom
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Drone & UAV
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Energy
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Oil & Gas
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Marine
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Industrial Equipment
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Construction
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Agriculture
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Consumer Products
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Military & Defense
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Mining
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AerospaceNon-flight-critical brackets, cabin hardware and fittings under AS9100D, in 7075 aluminum, Ti-6Al-4V and Inconel 718, with FAI.Learn More -
MedicalInstrument shafts, handles and cannulas in 316L stainless, titanium and PEEK under ISO 13485, with lot traceability as standard.Learn More -
AutomotivePrototype and low-to-mid-volume sensor housings, valve bodies and shafts in aluminum, 4140 and 4340 alloy steel, stainless and brass.Learn More -
RoboticsJoint housings, harmonic drive flanges and gripper fingers in aluminum and hardened steel, with 5-axis milling in one setup.Learn More -
SemiconductorChamber components, wafer handling fixtures and vacuum flanges in 6061 aluminum, 316L, PEEK and Kovar, with burr-free edges.Learn More -
ElectronicConnector bodies, heat sinks, RF shields and precision pins in aluminum, brass and copper, held to ±0.01 mm on contact features.Learn More -
TelecomWaveguide components, filter housings and RF enclosures in aluminum and copper alloys, with silver or nickel plating for conductivity.Learn More -
Drone & UAVMotor mounts, gimbal frames and landing gear fittings in 7075 aluminum, titanium and magnesium to cut weight without losing stiffness.Learn More -
EnergyBattery end plates, busbars, inverter housings and fuel-cell fittings in aluminum, copper and stainless, machined flat and burr-free.Learn More -
Oil & GasValve components, manifold blocks, downhole tool parts and flanges in 4140, 17-4 PH, duplex 2205 and Inconel, with hardness specs.Learn More -
MarinePropeller shafts, pump parts and deck hardware in 316 stainless, bronze and aluminum bronze, chosen first for corrosion resistance.Learn More -
Industrial EquipmentGripper plates, linear guide mounts, cam followers and machine frames in aluminum and steel, with fixtures kept on file for repeats.Learn More -
ConstructionStructural brackets, anchoring hardware and hydraulic fittings in mild steel, alloy steel and aluminum, zinc plated or powder coated.Learn More -
AgricultureGearbox housings, shafts, sprayer nozzle bodies and sensor mounts in cast iron, steel and stainless for abrasion and moisture.Learn More -
Consumer ProductsKnobs, handles, enclosure parts and audio hardware where the machined surface shows, anodized, bead blasted or polished to sample.Learn More -
Military & DefenseOptical mounts, enclosures and accessory rails in aluminum, steel and titanium, with material certification and FAI reports.Learn More -
MiningWear plates, bushings, crusher components and hydraulic fittings in hardened alloy steel, bronze and stainless for dust and vibration.Learn More
Metal Part Features and Machining Challenges
Typical metal part types and the material and geometry problems our engineers resolve before the first cut.
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Housings and Brackets
Milled on 3-, 4- and 5-axis machines; see our machined brackets for prototype and production runs.
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Shafts and Pins
Turned on standard and Swiss-type lathes, bar-fed or chucked; see custom shafts for round parts.
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Shaft-Bore Fits
Fit-critical features such as shaft-bore fits and coaxiality held to ±0.005 mm, confirmed against the drawing at quote.
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Features Under 10mm
Micro and small parts held to ±0.003 mm through micro machining and Swiss turning support.
Common Challenges We Handle
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Hard-to-Machine Alloys
Ti-6Al-4V, Inconel 718 and tungsten steel cut slowly and wear tools fast; see superalloy machining for validated methods.
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Thin-Wall Deflection
Reviewed by hand at quote; wire and sinker EDM cut thin walls and internal geometry without distorting the part.
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Heat-Treatment Distortion
Distortion and grinding allowances are planned at quote, then grinding removes the final stock machining alone cannot hold.
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Hardened Tool Steel
EDM cuts hardened tool steel where a cutting tool would struggle, for die and mold parts.
ISO-Certified Metal Machining
Every job runs through a documented quality management system, not a final visual check.
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AS9100DAerospace Quality Management System
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ISO 9001:2015Quality Management Standard
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ISO 13485Medical Devices Quality Management
20+ Metal Alloys and Surface Finishes
Pick the alloy and finish for your part. Grades, machinability and finishing paths differ by metal family: check before locking a drawing.
Surface Finishes
Engineering Plastics
Need Invar, Kovar, magnesium or tungsten steel? Ask our engineers
View All MetalsHow to Order Custom Metal Parts
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers on cost, metals and order quantities for custom metal parts.
Request a Custom Metal Machining Quote
Send 2D/3D drawings with material, tolerance and quantity, and an engineer reviews them directly: no automated pricing on hard-metal or tight-fit parts.
- No minimum order quantity
- Prototypes in as fast as 3 days
- General tolerances to ±0.005mm
- Same QMS from prototype to production
- Shipping to Europe and North America
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Get started with a stable process and controlled quality. Let's discuss your project.
