Industries / Robotics & Automation
Robotics & automation
Light, stiff, accurately located components for robot arms, end effectors and automated cells — prototyped fast and repeated reliably.
Why manufacturers in this sector work with us
Robotics designs iterate quickly. We machine prototype parts from your CAD without tooling, then hold the same programs and fixtures ready for when the design freezes and volumes start.
Mass and stiffness drive performance in moving assemblies, so we work with you on pocketing, wall thickness and material choice rather than simply cutting what is drawn.
- Typical tolerance
- ±0.01 mm
- Capability
- 5-axis milling
- Materials
- 6061, 7075, steel, POM
- Prototype lead time
- 5 – 10 days
Typical components we produce
- End effector bodies, jaws and grippers
- Robot arm links and structural plates
- Gearbox and actuator housings
- Precision mounting plates and adapters
- Sensor brackets and cable management hardware
- Fixtures and workholding for automated cells
Materials and finishes commonly specified
| Material | Why it is used | Typical finish |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminium 6061 | General structure with good machinability | Anodize |
| Aluminium 7075 | High strength-to-weight moving parts | Hard anodize |
| Stainless 303 / 304 | Shafts, pins and wear-resistant details | Bead blast |
| Delrin (POM) | Quiet, low-friction guides and bearings | As machined |
| PEEK | High load, chemical or temperature exposure | As machined |
Frequently asked questions
Can you machine one-off prototype parts?
Yes — single parts are welcome and typically ship within 5–10 working days.
Do you hold tight flatness and parallelism?
Yes, where called out on the drawing. Tell us which faces are datums and we will fixture accordingly.
Can you scale the same part into production?
The prototype program becomes the production program, so repeat batches keep the same dimensions and finish.
Ready to start your project?
Send your CAD file, drawing or sample part — an engineer reviews every enquiry and replies with material, tolerance and lead-time options.