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CNC Machining Online Trusted Partner for Custom Parts

Upload a CAD file and get a DFM review plus a firm quote within 12 hours. We machine prototypes and production runs to ±0.005 mm, inspect every part, and ship in 3–5 days.

±0.005 mm tolerance127 CNC machinesNo minimum order12-hour quote100% inspectionNDA on request
CNC Machining Services Online
15 yearsMachining since 2011
127High-precision CNC machines
±0.005 mmAchievable tolerance
99.99%Qualification rate
What goes wrong

Do any of these sound familiar?

Most sourcing problems are not machining problems. They start before the first chip is cut.

01

The quote takes a week, then the drawing gets questioned

You send a STEP file on Monday. Friday brings a price with no notes on wall thickness, thread depth or datums. Every back-and-forth adds days you did not budget for.

02

First articles pass, the production run drifts

Samples measure fine. By part 200 the bore is 0.02 mm over and the mating shaft will not press in. Without in-process monitoring, drift shows up at assembly, not at the machine.

03

Critical features arrive without inspection data

You need dimensional reports for a first article or a regulatory file. The box shows up with parts and a packing slip. Nothing else. Now you inspect it yourself or delay the build.

04

The shop cannot handle the hard geometry

Undercuts, 5-face features, thin walls on a 300 mm part. A 3-axis quote comes back cheap, then the shop calls to say the part needs to be split, welded and re-machined.

How we work

A quoting and machining process built for engineers

You send a file. We return manufacturability notes, a firm price and a tolerance plan.

5-Axis CNC Machining Online Quotation
DFM first

Feedback before the price, not after

Every upload gets a manual DFM review, not just an automated price. Our engineers check wall thickness, tool reach, thread callouts, tolerance stack-up and datum strategy. If a feature will drive cost or risk, you hear it in the quote, with a suggested change.

Quotation and free DFM analysis come back within 12 hours. Production can start within 24 hours of approval. That is the whole point of ordering CNC machining online: the review arrives while the design is still open.

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    12-hour quoteManual DFM notes plus firm pricing on one document.
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    Tolerance planWe state which features hold ±0.005 mm and which do not need it.
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    No minimum orderOne prototype or a 10,000+ part run, same review process.

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GreatLight Your Premier Partner for Precision Auto Parts Processing Custom CNC Machined Solutions
Capacity

The right machine for the part, not the only machine available

We run 16 simultaneous 5-axis machining centers, 12 four-axis mills, 27 three-axis machines and 16 mill-turn centers. A part with undercuts and angled faces goes on 5-axis. A simple prismatic bracket goes on 3-axis at a lower rate. Matching the machine to the geometry is where cost comes out.

Maximum processing size reaches 4,000 mm, with travels of 4,000 × 400 × 150 mm on the large frame and 750 × 1,150 × 550 mm on the medium. Small precision work runs on 500 × 500 × 450 mm and 500 × 310 × 200 mm machines, with a Ø400 mm rotary table for round features.

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    16 five-axis centersOne setup for complex, multi-face geometry.
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    16 mill-turn centersTurning and milling without a second fixture.
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    4,000 mm max sizeLarge frames and long parts on one platform.
Selection guide

Which process fits your part

Match the geometry to the process before you compare prices.

Part characteristicRecommended processWhy
Undercuts, 5 faces, angled holes5-axis machiningReaches features in one setup, no re-fixturing error
Round parts with milled flatsMill-turn centerTurns and mills without losing concentricity
Simple prismatic plates and brackets3-axis machiningLowest rate when no extra axes are needed
Thin walls under 1 mm5-axis with light finishing passesControlled radial load keeps the wall from flexing
Prototype in days, low quantity3-axis or 4-axisFast setup, no dedicated tooling cost
Long parts near 4,000 mmLarge-frame machining4,000 × 400 × 150 mm travel in one pass
Services

What we can take on

One shop for the machining, finishing and inspection steps.

01

5-Axis CNC Machining

Complex geometry with undercuts and compound angles, held in a single setup. Used for aerospace housings, robot joints and fluid manifolds.

02

4-Axis and 3-Axis Machining

Prismatic parts, plates, brackets and covers. Four-axis adds rotation for side features; three-axis keeps cost down when the geometry allows it.

03

CNC Milling and Turning

Milled pockets, slots and faces, plus turned diameters, threads and bores. Mill-turn centers combine both when concentricity matters.

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Rapid Prototyping

3D designs turned into physical parts in days. Good for fit checks and design reviews before committing to a production run.

05

Surface Finishing

Anodizing, plating, powder coating, bead blasting, tumbling, brushing and polishing. Laser marking down to 1.5 mm character height.

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Inspection and Reporting

Raw material check, in-process monitoring and final inspection on 100% of parts. Dimensional reports available on request.

Capability scope

Materials, finishes and limits

If your material or finish is not listed, ask before assuming it is out of range.

CategoryWhat we runNotes
Aluminum6061, 6061-T6, 2024, 5052, 5083, 6063, 6082, 7075, ADC127075 for high strength, 6061 for general parts
Stainless steel303, 304, 316, 316L, 420, 430, 431, 440C, 17-4PH303 machines freely, 316L for medical and marine
Steel1018, 1045, 4130, 4140, 4340, A36, tool steel4130 and 4340 for stressed structural parts
Copper and brassC101, C103, C110, beryllium copper, C27400, C28000, C36000Beryllium copper for spring contacts and conductivity
Titanium and specialTA1, TA2, TC4 (Ti-6Al-4V), Inconel, magnesium AZ31B, AZ91DCutting parameters set per alloy, not per family
PlasticsABS, PC, PMMA, POM, PA, PEEK, PP, HDPE, carbon fibrePEEK and POM hold tight tolerances better than PP
Tolerance±0.005 mm (±0.0002 in)Stated per feature, not per drawing overall
Surface finishRa 0.2–0.8 μm fine, Ra 0.8–1.6 μm high, Ra 1.6–3.2 μm as machinedFine finish adds a finishing pass and time
Why engineers stay

The numbers behind the parts

Six things you can check against your own project.

15Y

Machining since 2011

Three wholly-owned plants across 7,600 m², 150 technicians, and a Singapore factory at No.3 Joo Koon Circle for regional support.

±0.005

Millimeter tolerance

Achievable on critical features with the right setup and fixturing. We tell you which features actually need it and which do not.

12H

Quote turnaround

Quotation and free DFM analysis within 12 hours. Production can start within 24 hours of approval.

100%

Inspection before shipment

Raw material check, in-process monitoring and final inspection on every part. Reports on request.

4

Quality certifications

ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, ISO 13485:2016 and ISO 27001:2022 cover quality, automotive, medical and data security.

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Minimum order quantity

From one prototype to a 10,000+ part run. The DFM review and inspection process stays the same either way.

7,600 m²Manufacturing space
150Technicians
3Wholly-owned plants
<2%Historical late-delivery probability
Industry fit

What those numbers mean per industry

low volume manufacturing

Automotive and EV

Structural brackets and powertrain components that must repeat across a production run.

  • IATF 16949:2016
  • ±0.005 mm
  • 100% inspection
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Robotics and automation

Joint housings and end-effector parts with compound angles and tight bore alignment.

  • 5-axis
  • Ø400 mm rotary table
  • Ra 0.8–1.6 μm
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Industrial machinery

Large plates and long frames machined in one pass on the 4,000 mm platform.

  • 4,000 mm max size
  • 3-axis and 4-axis
  • From one part
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Electronics and cleanroom hardware

Plastic and metal enclosures, panels and insulators that need a stable finish.

  • PEEK, POM, HDPE
  • Anodizing and plating
  • ISO 27001:2022
FAQs

Questions engineers ask before the first order

What files do you need for a quote?

A STEP or IGES file covers the geometry. Add a 2D PDF with critical dimensions, tolerances and finish callouts if the drawing controls inspection.

Tell us the material, quantity and any feature you consider critical. That is enough for a manual DFM review and a firm price within 12 hours.

Can you actually hold ±0.005 mm on my part?

It depends on the feature. A bored hole in a rigid 6061 block on a 5-axis center can hold ±0.005 mm. The same tolerance on a thin unsupported wall or across a 4,000 mm length will not survive machining forces and thermal movement.

We flag which features can hold it and which need a wider band or a design change. The tolerance plan comes with the quote.

How do you handle thin walls and flexible parts?

Light finishing passes, reduced radial engagement and support fixtures. For plastics and thin aluminum, we adjust cutting parameters rather than forcing a standard recipe.

If a wall is too thin to machine reliably, we say so before quoting instead of learning it on the machine.

What is the minimum order quantity?

There is none. We run a single prototype or a 10,000+ part production run on the same process.

For one-off parts, the setup cost dominates the price. For higher quantities, we look at fixtures and cycle time to bring unit cost down.

Which materials do you machine most often?

Aluminum 6061 and 7075, stainless 303 and 316L, and brass C36000 are the common ones. Plastics like POM and PEEK come up often on electronics and medical parts.

Titanium, Inconel and beryllium copper are machined with parameters set per alloy, not per material family.

Do you provide inspection reports?

Yes, on request. We run a raw material check, in-process monitoring and a final inspection on 100% of parts before shipment.

Dimensional reports and first article inspection data can be included when your quality system or regulatory file requires them.

How do you protect my design?

Uploads are secure and confidential. We hold ISO 27001:2022 for information security, and an NDA is available on request.

Your drawings and models are used for your project only and are not shared outside the team running the job.

What does a typical lead time look like?

Quotation and free DFM analysis within 12 hours. Production can start within 24 hours of approval, and parts ship in 3–5 days.

The clock depends on material availability and finishing steps such as anodizing or plating. We tell you which step drives the date.

Send the file. Get a real answer in 12 hours.

Manual DFM notes, firm pricing and a tolerance plan on one document. No minimum order, 100% inspection before shipment.

12-hour quote100% inspectionNo minimum orderNDA on request

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