Intake Process
Your STEP File Becomes
a Toolpath in Hours
Drop in a CAD file. Our DFM engine flags issues, generates toolpaths, and returns a fixed-price quote with a lead-time guarantee — before you commit.
gearbox_housing_v3.STEP
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STEP / IGES Upload
< 5 minNative CAD formats accepted. No conversion required.
DFM Review
2–4 hrsAutomated wall thickness, draft angle, and feature analysis.
Toolpath Generation
4–8 hrsCAM programming for CNC; slice parameters for additive.
Material Selection
< 1 hrField-environment durability matrix applied automatically.
Quote & Approval
< 24 hrsFixed-price quote with lead time guarantee before you commit.
Fabrication Capabilities
Cross-Section Geometry.
Internal Structure. Real Specs.
Every process runs on production-grade equipment with documented capability studies. No hobbyist machines.
PROC-001
CNC Milling
Gearbox housings, hitch plates, bearing bores
Material
6061-T6, 4140, 303 SS, HDPE
Tolerance
±0.002"
Surface Finish
32 Ra µin
Max Envelope
24" × 18" × 10"
PROC-002
FDM / FFF
Seed metering plates, housings, duct geometry
Material
ASA, PA12-CF, PETG-CF, TPU
Tolerance
±0.010"
Surface Finish
125 Ra µin
Max Envelope
14" × 14" × 18"
PROC-003
SLS Nylon
Complex ducting, wear components, interlocking parts
Material
PA12, PA12-GF, PA12-CF
Tolerance
±0.008"
Surface Finish
200 Ra µin
Max Envelope
13" × 13" × 17"
PROC-004
Plate Fabrication
Hitch assemblies, frame weldments, brackets
Material
A36, A572-50, 304 SS, AR400
Tolerance
±0.015"
Surface Finish
Mill scale / pickled
Max Envelope
60" × 120" sheet
All processes include incoming material cert review, in-process inspection, and a dimensional report delivered with finished parts. No upcharges.
Validation Dashboard
Inspection Data Ships
With Every Part
FEA stress maps, dimensional reports, and cycle-test logs. Every prototype leaves with a documented validation record.
Cycle Test Counter
cycles completed · hitch assembly P/N 4421-B
78% of target 32,000 cycles
Parts Inspected — YTD
0dimensional reports issued
98.7%
PASS rate
1.3%
rework
Mean Lead Time — 2026
across all processes · n=312 orders
CMM Inspection Report
Gearbox Housing P/N 7731-A · Rev 3
| Feature | Nominal | Actual | Dev | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bore Ø2.000" | 2.0000" | 2.0003" | +0.0003" | PASS |
| Center Distance | 4.250" | 4.2497" | -0.0003" | PASS |
| Flatness — datum A | 0.003" | 0.0021" | 0.0021" | PASS |
| Thread M12×1.75 | GO/NOGO | GO: PASS | — | PASS |
| Surface finish | 32 Ra | 28 Ra | -4 Ra | PASS |
FEA Stress Analysis
Hitch Assembly · 8,500 lb drawbar load
Tolerance Comparison Table
& Process Selection Guide
Real engineering data. Use this to spec your prototype before you even upload a file. The full Spec Guide goes deeper — material selection charts, DFM checklists, lead-time calculators.
| Process | Material | Linear Tol. | Hole Tol. | Ra µin | Envelope (X×Y×Z) | Field Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC Milling | 6061-T6 Aluminum | ±0.002" | ±0.001" | 32 | 24" × 18" × 10" | Excellent |
| CNC Milling | Hardened 4140 Steel | ±0.002" | ±0.001" | 32 | 24" × 18" × 10" | Excellent |
| CNC Milling | HDPE / UHMW | ±0.005" | ±0.003" | 63 | 20" × 16" × 8" | Good |
| FDM / FFF | ASA (UV-stable) | ±0.010" | ±0.008" | 125 | 14" × 14" × 18" | Good |
| FDM / FFF | PA12-CF (Carbon Nylon) | ±0.008" | ±0.006" | 100 | 14" × 14" × 18" | Excellent |
| SLS Nylon | PA12-GF (Glass Nylon) | ±0.008" | ±0.005" | 200 | 13" × 13" × 17" | Excellent |
| Plate Fabrication | A572-50 Steel | ±0.015" | ±0.010" | N/A | 60" × 120" × 0.75" | Excellent |
| Plate Fabrication | AR400 Wear Steel | ±0.015" | ±0.010" | N/A | 60" × 120" × 0.5" | Excellent |
Process Selection Flowchart
Does the part require metal?
CNC Milling or Plate Fab
Strength, heat, or regulatory requirement
Consider polymer
Weight, corrosion resistance, or cost priority
Is tolerance tighter than ±0.005"?
CNC Milling (±0.002")
Bearing fits, press fits, threaded bores
FDM or SLS viable
Housings, ducts, brackets with clearance fits
Does geometry have internal channels or undercuts?
SLS or FDM with supports
Seed metering channels, hydraulic passages
CNC preferred for metal
Prismatic parts, plates, flanged components
Gated Resource
Ag Prototyping Spec Guide
The same engineering data our team uses during DFM reviews — condensed into a reference you can use at your desk or in the field.
Ag Prototyping Spec Guide
Rev 4 · February 2026 · 42 pages
Contents:
- Material selection charts for field-environment durability (UV, moisture, abrasion)
- DFM checklists: cast-to-machined conversion, draft angles, parting line strategy
- Lead-time calculators by process type with batch quantity breakpoints
- Tolerance stacks for multi-part assemblies in agricultural environments
- Surface treatment guide: anodize, powder coat, zinc plate, QPQ for ag use
- Failure mode reference: fatigue, corrosion, wear — with material mitigation matrix
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