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The Most Efficient Way to Source CNC Machined Parts
Source all your CNC machining jobs, from prototyping to high-volume production, reliably in one place. SYR offers massive capabilities with 5,000 manufacturers globally. Advanced AI technology, combined with attentive customer care, ensures a seamless experience from instant quotes to order tracking.
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Prototypes & small-to-mid sized batches
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Turning & milling
- Lead times starting from 7 days
- Over 30 materials and 20+ finishes quoted instantly
- Dedicated account manager and engineering support for corporate customers
- Certifications & inspection reports available
- Highest standards of data protection
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Turning, milling, as well as EDM and grinding when required. Assembly and welding possibilities
- Lead times depending on project complexity and quantities
- Any custom materials and finishes
- Dedicated account manager and engineering support for corporate customers
- Certifications & inspection reports available
- Highest standards of data protection
- Framework agreements with scheduled batch shipments
- Possibility of sourcing parts at your target prices
- Post-payment possibilities for reliable corporate customers
Manual design review and audit after order placement to ensure manufacturability
Dedicated account manager and engineering support at every stage. Direct contact for questions, problem-solving, design improvements, and feedback
Start With High-Volume OrdersPaul Schmitt, Hilo EV
“SYR’s platform not only enabled us to rapidly prototype our e-scooter, but it also gave us access to multiple manufacturing processes in one place. This streamlined our development cycle and allowed us to quickly move from design to functional prototypes, which was instrumental in accelerating the launch of our product.”
The Advantages of Our Digital Manufacturing Platform
Massive Network Capacity
Access the production capacity of over 5,000 qualified manufacturers worldwide, offering a wide range of production capabilities and certifications. Our extensive network enables the production of parts with any level of complexity, in almost any material, with precise tolerances and the required post-processing.
Intuitive Project Interface
Easily request parts at any scale, from AI-generated instant quotes for prototyping to comprehensive framework production projects.
Flexible Purchasing Solutions
SYR offers flexible post-payment options for reliable corporate customers, a variety of payment methods to suit your needs, and the ability to establish framework agreements for specific prices and quantities, ensuring cost predictability and streamlined procurement processes.
Quality Assurance
Our seamless Manufacturing Supplier Network integration, in-house applications engineering team, and SYR Quality Assurance Lab ensure we back every part we ship with top-notch quality.
Certifications & Inspection Reports
SYR can provide various certificates (compliance with order types 2.1 and 2.2, raw material certificates for metals and plastics, heat treatment protocols, RoHS certificates, etc.) and inspection reports (CMM, First Article Inspection Report – FAIR, measurement reports, etc.).
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CNC Machining Materials Quoted Instantly
We price almost any material manually upon your request within 24-48 hours.
Aluminium
- Aluminium 2007 / 3.1645 / Al-CuMgPb
- Aluminium 2017A / 3.1325 / Al-Cu4Mg
- Aluminium 5052 / 3.3523 / AlMg2,5
- Aluminium 5251 / 3.3525 / AlMg2Mn0.3
- Aluminium 5083 / 3.3547 / AlMg4.5Mn
- Aluminium 5754 / 3.3535 / Al-Mg3
- Aluminium 6060 / 3.3206 / Al-MgSi
- Aluminium 6061 / 3.3211 / Al-Mg1SiCu
- Aluminium 6063 / 3.3206 / AlMg0.7Si
- Aluminium 6082 / 3.2315 / Al-Si1Mg
- Aluminium 7075 / 3.4365 / Al-Zn6MgCu
Steel
- Steel 1.0038 / S235JR / 1.0037
- Steel S275JR / 1.0044 / St44-2
- Steel 1.0501 / C35
- Steel 1.0511 / C40 / EN8
- Steel 1.0503 / C45 / C45E / Ck45 / 1.1191
- Steel 1.0601 / C60
- Steel 1.0570 / S355J2G3
- Steel 1.0577 / S355J2 / St52
- Steel 1.0715 / 11SMn30 / 9SMn28
- Steel 1.0718 / 11SMnPb30 / 9SMnPb28
- Steel 1.1730 / C45U / C45W
- Steel 1.2210 / 115CrV3 (Silversteel)
- Steel 1.2311 / 40CrMnMo7
- Steel 1.2312 / 40CrMnMoS8-6
- Steel 1.2379 / X155CrVMo12-1
- Steel 1.2842 / 90MnCrV8
- Steel 1.3505 / 100Cr6
- Steel 1.6580 / 30CrNiMo8
- Steel 1.6580 / 30CrNiMo8, quenched and tempered
- Steel 1.6582 / 34CrNiMo6
- Steel 1.7131 / 16MnCr5
- Steel 1.7139 / 16MnCrS5
- Steel 1.7147 / 20MnCr5 / 1.2162 / 21MnCr5
- Steel 1.7149 / 20MnCrS5
- Steel 1.7218 / 25CrMo4
- Steel 1.7225 / 42CrMo4
- Steel 1.7225 / 42CrMo4, quenched and tempered
- Steel 1.7227 / 42CrMoS4
- Steel 1.7227 / 42CrMoS4, quenched and tempered
Stainless steel
- Stainless Steel 303 / 1.4305 / X10CrNiS18-9
- Stainless Steel 304 / 1.4301 / X5CrNi18.10
- Stainless Steel 304L / 1.4307 / X2CrNi18-9
- Stainless Steel 316 / 1.4401 / X5CrNiMo17122
- Stainless Steel 316L / 1.4404 / X2CrNiMo17-12-2
- Stainless Steel 316Ti / 1.4571 / X6CrNiMoTi17-12-2
- Stainless Steel 420 / 1.4021 / X20Cr13
- Stainless Steel 420C / 1.4034 / X46Cr13
- Stainless Steel 440B / 1.4112 / X90CrMoV18
- Stainless Steel 17-4PH / 1.4542 / X5CrNiCuNb16-4
Other metals
- Brass 2.0321 / CuZn37 / Ms63 / CW508L
- Brass Ms58 / 2.0401 / CuZn39Pb3
- Brass 2.0402 / CuZn40Pb2 / CW617N
- Bronze 2.1030 / CuSn8 / CW453K
- Bronze 2.1052 / CuSn12 / CC483K
- Bronze 2.1090 / CuSn7Zn4Pb7 / RG7 / UE7P
- Copper E-Cu57 / 2.0060 / E-Cu58 / 2.0065
- Titanium Grade 2 / 3.7035
- Titanium Grade 5 / 3.7164 / 3.7165 / Ti-6Al-4V
Plastics
- ABS
- Acrylic / PMMA
- Nylon 6 / PA 6
- Nylon 66 / Nylon 6/6
Nylon 66 glass-filled (30%) / Nylon 6/6 GF - HDPE / PE300
- HMW PE / PE500
- PC (Polycarbonate)
- PEEK
- PEEK glass-filled
- POM / Delrin acetal
- Polypropylene (PP)
- PTFE / Teflon
- PVC
- UHMW PE / PE1000
CNC Machining Surface Finishing Quoted Instantly
As-machined
Parts are de-powdered with a sandblasting process and manual powder removal. The standard finish is matte with a sugar cube-like texture.
Parts are de-powdered with a sandblasting process and manual powder removal. The standard finish is matte with a sugar cube-like texture.
Bead blasting
Bead blasting involves spraying a pressurised stream of tiny beads of media, plastic or glass beads, from a nozzle onto the surface of the part. This removes the burrs and imperfections, leaving a smooth finish. Notes: Ideal as a preliminary surface finish treatment for painting
Bead blasting involves spraying a pressurised stream of tiny beads of media, plastic or glass beads, from a nozzle onto the surface of the part. This removes the burrs and imperfections, leaving a smooth finish.
Ideal as a preliminary surface finish treatment for painting and dying. Bead blasting before anodising is also an ideal surface preparation, creating a non-reflective surface.
Anodising (type II)
Type II anodise provides increased corrosion resistance and can be used as a base for paint and other finishes. Notes: Involves using dyes to affect the part’s surface colour Type II coatings are susceptible to wear and may bleach or fade under prolonged direct sunlight Possibili
Type II anodise provides increased corrosion resistance and can be used as a base for paint and other finishes.
- Involves using dyes to affect the part’s surface colour
- Type II coatings are susceptible to wear and may bleach or fade under prolonged direct sunlight
- Possibility of requesting custom colours (RAL)
Hardcoat anodising (type III)
Type III hardcoat anodise produces a thicker layer of standard anodising, making it more durable and wear-resistant. Can be used as a base for paint and other finishes. Notes: Colours tend to come out slightly dark due to thickness Anodised colours cannot be matched to specific P
Type III hardcoat anodise produces a thicker layer of standard anodising, making it more durable and wear-resistant. Can be used as a base for paint and other finishes.
- Colours tend to come out slightly dark due to thickness
- Anodised colours cannot be matched to specific Pantone or RAL colours
Black oxide
Black oxide is a type of conversion coating for ferrous materials, such as steel and stainless steel, which blackens the top layer of the material. It can be used to reduce reflection and glare, as well as provide some additional corrosion resistance without affecting part dimens
Black oxide is a type of conversion coating for ferrous materials, such as steel and stainless steel, which blackens the top layer of the material. It can be used to reduce reflection and glare, as well as provide some additional corrosion resistance without affecting part dimensions.
Chromate conversion
Chromate conversion coatings, also known as chem-film, enhance corrosion resistance and conductivity properties and can be used as a base for paint. Type I chromate conversion caused the coating to appear gold or brown in color typically Notes: Type I chromate conversion caused t
Chromate conversion coatings, also known as chem-film, enhance corrosion resistance and conductivity properties and can be used as a base for paint. Type I chromate conversion caused the coating to appear gold or brown in color typically
- Type I chromate conversion caused the coating to appear gold or brown in color typically
- Type II chromate coating will appear clear and does not affect surface colouration
Electropolishing
An electrochemical process that cleans steel parts to reduce corrosion and improve appearance by making the metal brighter.
An electrochemical process that cleans steel parts to reduce corrosion and improve appearance by making the metal brighter.
Gold plating
Gold Plating provides good corrosion and tarnish resistance. Gold has low contact resistance, excellent conductivity, and solderability.
Gold Plating provides good corrosion and tarnish resistance. Gold has low contact resistance, excellent conductivity, and solderability.
Passivation
A colorless coating that improves corrosion resistance for 200 and 300 series and precipitation hardened corrosion-resistant steels by removing free iron from the surface.
A colorless coating that improves corrosion resistance for 200 and 300 series and precipitation hardened corrosion-resistant steels by removing free iron from the surface.
Powder coating
Provides a continuous, protective colour finish on parts using evenly applied, heat-cured paint. The finish is usually tougher and even compared to conventional painting. Notes: Metals like aluminium and steel can be efficiently coated with polymer powders.
Provides a continuous, protective colour finish on parts using evenly applied, heat-cured paint. The finish is usually tougher and even compared to conventional painting.
Metals like aluminium and steel can be efficiently coated with polymer powders.
Spray painting
Provides a continuous, protective color finish which is applied by spraying. Notes: Paint coating is just on the surface level, if it is scratched or subjected to wear and tear, the internal natural colour is visible Possibility of requesting custom colours (RAL)
Provides a continuous, protective color finish which is applied by spraying.
- Paint coating is just on the surface level, if it is scratched or subjected to wear and tear, the internal natural colour is visible
- Possibility of requesting custom colours (RAL)
Phosphating
Phosphating is a chemica l conversion coating applied to steel and iron parts to increase corrosion resistance and reduce friction. It converts the metal’s outer layer into a crystalline structure, serving as an excellent mechanical anchor for additional coatings like paint, powd
Phosphating is a chemical conversion coating applied to steel and iron parts to increase corrosion resistance and reduce friction. It converts the metal’s outer layer into a crystalline structure, serving as an excellent mechanical anchor for additional coatings like paint, powder coating, or rust-preventative oils.
- Produces a uniform, matte grey to black appearance
- Improves wear resistance and prevents galling on moving parts
- Adds 2–30 µm — account for this in tight tolerances
Trivalent Chromium Passivation (TCP)
Trivalent chromium passivation is an eco-friendly chemical conversion coating for aluminium offering high corrosion resistance and good paint adhesion. It is a safer, compliant alternative to hexavalent chromium coatings. Notes: Leaves anear-clear to iridescent (bluish-yellow) ti
Trivalent chromium passivation is an eco-friendly chemical conversion coating for aluminium offering high corrosion resistance and good paint adhesion. It is a safer, compliant alternative to hexavalent chromium coatings.
- Leaves anear-clear to iridescent (bluish-yellow) tint that preserves the base metal appearance
- Nanometer-thin coating — ideal for preserving micro-tolerances
- Maintains electrical conductivity
- Fully RoHS and REACH compliant
TCP Surtec 650-like
A REACH- and RoHS-compliant trivalent chromium conversion coating for aluminium that delivers high corrosion resistance and an optimal base layer for paints and adhesives.
A REACH- and RoHS-compliant trivalent chromium conversion coating for aluminium that delivers high corrosion resistance and an optimal base layer for paints and adhesives.
Nitriding
A surface-hardening heat treatment that diffuses nitrogen into the metal surface to create a tough, wear-resistant outer layer with minimal dimensional change.
A surface-hardening heat treatment that diffuses nitrogen into the metal surface to create a tough, wear-resistant outer layer with minimal dimensional change.
Ferritic Nitrocarburising (FNC)
A thermochemical surface-hardening process that diffuses both nitrogen and carbon into the metal surface at sub-critical temperatures.
A thermochemical surface-hardening process that diffuses both nitrogen and carbon into the metal surface at sub-critical temperatures.
Custom
If you select a custom finish in the Instant Quoting Engine it will require manual review. Manual quoting usually 1-2 business days. Notes: Submitting for manual review with a custom request does not guarantee a quote.
If you select a custom finish in the Instant Quoting Engine it will require manual review. Manual quoting usually 1-2 business days.
Submitting for manual review with a custom request does not guarantee a quote.
David Marshall, DocCheck
“Despite our extremely demanding design requirements, we have successfully implemented several projects in close collaboration with SYR. Working with SYR has enabled us to overcome the challenges of our complex design requirements while maintaining our quality standards.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you choose the most suitable manufacturer for different production projects?
SYR selects the most suitable manufacturer from its extensive, vetted network based on several factors, including project complexity, material requirements, dimensional tolerances, and production volume. Our Partner Network team analyzes these parameters and matches the order with a manufacturer that specializes in the required CNC machining process, ensuring efficiency, precision, and optimal lead times for each project. Additionally, SYR employs a scoring system to continuously evaluate and rank our manufacturing partners based on criteria such as quality, on-time delivery, and customer feedback. This system ensures that each project is matched with the most reliable and capable manufacturer, guaranteeing high-quality results for every order.
What are the maximum size ranges that can be processed?
SYR can process parts with dimensions up to 2000 x 750 x 600 mm for CNC milling, and other processes may accommodate smaller or larger parts depending on the material and design requirements. We work across a range of materials like metals and plastics, and our manufacturing capabilities are suitable for both intricate small parts and large, complex components.
Do you have CNC machining services available for high volume orders?
Yes, SYR offers scalable CNC machining services that cater to both low-volume prototypes and high-volume production. For urgent high-volume projects, we can leverage our production network to run simultaneous production at multiple sites, ensuring tight deadlines are met. Additionally, we offer cheaper pricing per part at higher quantities and provide framework agreements for specific prices and quantities, offering cost efficiency and reliable production planning.
How does SYR ensure the quality of parts?
SYR ensures the quality of parts through a stringent quality assurance process that involves thorough inspections at multiple stages of production. We utilize advanced metrology tools, and provide optional quality assurance services such as First Article Inspection (FAI), CMM inspection reports, and material type confirmation. This meticulous process ensures that all parts meet the precise specifications required by our customers.
What reports and certificates do you have for CNC machining orders?
SYR offers a wide range of quality documents and certifications for CNC machining orders through our Quoting Engine. If you require specific documentation that is not listed, or need further information, you can simply leave a note with your quote request. Below are the key reports and certificates we provide: Inspection reports: Standard measurement report CMM inspection report First Article Inspection (FAI) report Certifications: Certificate of compliance (EN 10204 Type 2.1 and 2.2) Raw material certificate (EN 10204 Type 3.1) Heat treatment protocols RoHS certificate REACH certificate
Other Clients Reviews
“SYR has provided us with great support in the CNC manufacturing of our MCU prototype enclosures, for both very small and medium-sized batches. SYR’s customer support also ensures the right high-quality parts are delivered to the right location in record times on a very direct and personal basis.”
“What amazed me about SYR is a very empathetic approach, almost ‘micro-business style’, despite being a multinational: the ability to adapt to customer needs, with great responsiveness, and to immediately create a relationship of mutual trust.”
“We very much appreciated the speed of the platform: in zero time, I can get a quote for 1, 10 or 100 pieces, and test how much it might cost to produce with one material over another, which is crucial in the design phase but also to make realistic proposals for our customers.”
“Discussions with my Key Account Manager about the gear knob were crucial in finding the best manufacturing process and achieving a result that was as close as possible to a production part. Unlike other companies and suppliers, I actually got to deal with a human contact.”
“With SYR, it helps that there is an algorithm to instantly provide a price and a binding quote when you upload your part design. I thought that was amazing. Then you just complete your order and get a delivery date, which was met in our case. Wow, what a great process to work with!”
“Collaborating with SYR has put us in a strong position to make progress, particularly with mass production. Being able to outsource has significantly reduced our workload and we can still easily maintain quality and meet deadlines.”
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