Moving parts
Source custom parts for industrial machinery
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Quote complex parts in seconds with detailed DFM feedback
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Huge range of technologies and materials
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Fast and reliable with local and global manufacturing options
Join thousands of companies using Protolabs Network
Produce quality industrial machinery components
Protolabs Network is your comprehensive solution for sourcing industrial-grade complex parts rapidly at competitive prices. Our instant quoting platform makes it easier to prototype, validate technologies and produce larger volumes of parts—everything you need to keep your machines running smoothly. All parts meet our strict quality control requirements and our vetted supplier network gives you access to industry-leading capabilities and near-limitless capacity.
Instant quotes & DFM support
Quickly access pricing and lead times for unlimited complex parts.
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Confirm a price in seconds
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Manage countless iterations of customized parts
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Upload different designs to compare pricing options
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Receive instant DFM guidance
Far-reaching capabilities
Access a huge range of technologies for making the complex parts that drive machines and simple support parts.
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CNC machining, Sheet metal fabrication, 3D printing
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More than 50 metals & plastics
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Optional surface finishes
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Protolabs Network is ISO 9001-certified and out MPs have additional certifications
Fast manufacturing
Because any underutilized machine costs you money. Our fast, hassle-free service gets your machinery at peak performance quickly.
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On time and to spec, every time
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Local and global CNC machining options (lead times from five days)
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Order parts as one-offs or in high volumes
Parts in 1 day with Protolabs
Protolabs and its network work together to bring you the world's most comprehensive manufacturing solution. While the network can provide a large breadth of capabilities, Protolabs’ factories offer expedited manufacturing with automated in-house machines for the industry's fastest lead times.
Get quick-turn parts with Protolabs
How machinery parts manufacturers use Protolabs Network
Casings
Conveyor belts
Industrial jigs & fixtures
Automation parts
Replacement parts
Prototyping
Price estimates
Industrial machinery manufacturing capabilities
CNC milling
CNC milling
For cost-efficient prototypes and production
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3-, 4- & 5-axis milling
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Lead times from 5 business days
CNC turning
CNC turning
Lathes and live tooling ideal for cylindrical parts
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60+ metals & plastics, including 10+ aluminum & 20+ steel
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Lead times from 5 business days
3D printing
3D printing
FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF
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25+ plastics & 35+ colors
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±0.5% dimensional accuracy with a lower limit down to ±0.59” (0.15 mm)
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Lead times from 1 business day
Sheet metal fabrication
Sheet metal fabrication
Laser-cutting, bending, post-processing
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Tolerances down to 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
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Lead times from 5 business days
Why machinery experts use Protolabs Network
Specialized network
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Specialized network
Get access to cutting-edge capabilities and limitless capacity at the highest standard
Quality assurance
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Quality assurance
Dimensional checks with calibrated equipment, material data sheets and industry certifications
DFM support
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DFM support
Lower the cost of your order with immediate manufacturability feedback
Materials & surface finishes for industrial mechanical parts
Through our manufacturing partner network, we provide access to strong, lightweight materials and surface finishes that can weather every application.
Industrial machinery materials
Choose from more than 30 metal alloys and hundreds of industrial-grade plastics.
Steel & stainless steel:
303,
316/316L,
15-5,
Tool Steels,
4140,
1.7225
Aluminum:
6061-T6,
6082,
7075-T6,
5083-H111,
2017
Brass & Copper Alloys:
C360,
Copper C110,
Copper C101
Thermoplastics:
Polyoxymethylene (POM),
PEEK,
PET
Commodity polymers:
Polyethylene (PE),
Polypropylene(PP),
PVC
Industrial machinery surface finishes
Improve durability and performance with a selection of finishes
Anodizing
Electroless nickel plating
Black oxide
Chromate conversion coating
Powder coating
Passivization
Insert installation
Heat treatment
Additional industrial manufacturing services
Protolabs Network's capabilities extend beyond what’s available on the platform. Whether you need to 3D print a quick mechanical prototype, create a casing with injection molding or create complex parts via electrical discharge machining (EDM), we can produce everything your machines need to get the job done. For more information on our additional services, contact networksales@protolabs.com.
Gallery of industrial mechanical parts
How we help industrial machinery companies innovate
Competitive pricing, IP protection
and DFM guidance
The Protolabs Network platform is the easiest way to get competitive pricing for comparing order volumes, lead times, materials, tolerances, secondary processes, and more for your projects. Get all final pricing information upfront, including shipping, quality control and customs clearance (when ordering from the US and EU). We prioritize IP protection on the platform and throughout the process to ensure that your designs and models are completely secure. Our platform is equipped with design for manufacturability (DFM) analysis and our mechanical engineers are always on hand to offer guidance to get the most out of Protolabs Network.
To spec and on time,
every time
To keep your supply chain consistent and sturdy, we adhere to thorough quality control processes and protocols. Our manufacturing partners go through a complete vetting process before joining the network and on-site quality engineers perform frequent audits to ensure they meet the Protolabs Network Standard. Internal teams in Amsterdam and Chicago inspect parts for functionality and cosmetic specifications, and we handle all custom clearance requirements and ensure on-time delivery.
Source locally and globally to de-risk supply chains
Supply chain resilience is critical, especially when you need parts on a strict schedule and with specific certifications. We offer local and global sourcing to reduce your supply chain risks and provide sourcing solutions to match compliance requirements. Protolabs Network gives you access to the most comprehensive network of industrial 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding and sheet metal specialists with consistent capacity available for your industrial equipment projects, no matter the scope.
FAQ
How do we ensure our manufacturing partners are ISO certified?
We do thorough checks of every manufacturing partner (MP) during the initial onboarding process and perform audits on processes and certifications every two years. To source parts from certified MPs, you can indicate these requirements on the platform or contact networksales@protolabs.com. We’ll match your designs with the right supplier.
How does Protolabs Network protect data and intellectual property?
Our platform is secure and encrypted to ensure that customer data and interactions with suppliers are all protected. All digital models and drawings are safely stored on AWS servers, located in Europe. MPs must sign our Manufacturing Partner Agreement as part of their onboarding, which contractually obligates them to keep customer data confidential. Our General Terms of Sale prohibit orders that misappropriate or infringe on copyrights, patents, design rights, trademarks, trade secrets and other IP rights.
What happens if a part doesn’t meet your specifications?
One of the reasons engineers use Protolabs Network is that we take on all the risks for you. If your parts aren’t up to spec, you can file a dispute claim and we’ll remake your components or refund your order. For more detail on how we handle disputes, you can contact our Customer Success Team. At the same time, we complete non-conformity reports for parts that don’t meet all requirements, with follow-up with manufacturers including root cause analysis and rapid corrective actions.
How do I request materials not listed on the site or platform?
If you want to get parts in specialized materials that aren’t listed on our site or platform, you can send a request to your account manager or contact networksales@protolabs.com. Our supplier network has access to a huge range of materials, so most of the time we are able to find a manufacturing partner to fulfill your request.
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