Count on Printlay
Impossible tolerances? Unbelievable complexity?
Our CNC machinists have the experience to hold close tolerances on demanding parts, and our programmers graphically simulate rotary and multi-axis moves for accurate, time-efficient machining of complex shapes. From a first prototype to a repeat production batch, one shop takes it from drawing to inspected part.
- 3, 4 and 5-axis milling, turning and mill-turn.
- Metals and engineering plastics — wide material choice.
- DFM feedback, in-process and final inspection.
- Competitive pricing without compromising quality.
Capabilities
What we machine
Milling (3, 4 & 5-axis)
Prismatic and sculptured parts, single-setup 5-axis for complex geometry.
CNC turning
Round and shafted parts, live tooling for milled features in one operation.
Mill-turn
Complex parts finished complete in a single machine to hold concentricity.
Prototype & one-off
A single part, machined to your drawing, with a fast quote.
Low-volume production
Repeatable batches with fixturing, first-article approval and inspection.
Finishing & coating
Anodising, plating, powder coat, bead blast, passivation and heat treatment.
Materials
CNC materials we run
Metals
Engineering plastics
Why choose Printlay
The shop behind the part
Skilled CAM programmers
Toolpaths simulated and optimised before a chip is cut — fewer surprises, faster cycles.
Experienced machinists
Setup, fixturing and in-process checks by people who have made close-tolerance parts for years.
Tight, verified tolerances
Critical dimensions inspected and reported, not assumed.
Versatile across parts
Prismatic, turned, sculptured, thin-wall — metal or plastic, one-off or batch.
Our works
Parts we have machined
FAQ
Common questions
What tolerances can you hold?
General machining to about ±0.05 mm, with tighter tolerances down to a few microns on critical features by agreement. Call out the critical dimensions on your drawing.
Do you machine one-off parts?
Yes — from a single prototype to low-volume batches. We program, fixture and machine to your 2D drawing or 3D model.
What file formats do you need?
A STEP or Parasolid 3D model plus a dimensioned 2D drawing with GD&T and critical dimensions. IGES and native CAD are also fine.
Can you finish the parts — anodising, plating, bead blast?
Yes. We coordinate anodising, plating, powder coating, bead blasting, passivation and heat treatment, and deliver finished, inspected parts.
How fast can I get machined parts?
Simple prototype parts in about a week; complex 5-axis or multi-op parts and larger batches take longer. Every quote states a lead time.
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