5 Machining Jobs Big Machine Shops Won’t Take — But We Will
Most large CNC shops in the United States turn down small and practical machining work. They want high-volume contracts, long production runs, and corporate customers — not individuals or small businesses who need a few parts made quickly.
At McCarty Fabrication, we do things differently. Check out our Services here.
We’re a small, efficient CNC machine shop built to take on the machining work that big manufacturers refuse. Our low overhead and flexible workflow let us handle small-batch production, prototypes, and one-off machining at fair pricing.
Here are five common machining jobs large shops won’t touch — and exactly why we will.
1. One-Off CNC Machined Parts
Big shops avoid single-part orders because it slows their high-volume production schedules. If you need just one custom piece, it’s rarely worth their time.
We take one-off CNC jobs every week.
Whether you need a small aluminum component, a custom mount, or a machined replacement part for something that’s no longer made — we can run it.
2. Small-Batch CNC Production (2–50 Pieces)
Most CNC shops set minimums in the hundreds or thousands. If your order isn’t a full production run, they won’t quote it.
We specialize in small runs.
If you need 2–50 pieces machined consistently and affordably, we can set up tooling, run the batch, and repeat it anytime you need more.
3. Prototypes for Small Businesses and Inventors
Large manufacturers tend to avoid prototypes, early product ideas, or low-quantity R&D parts because they don’t fit into their production workflow.
We regularly machine prototypes for:
small businesses
outdoor and equipment startups
If you have a design you want machined into reality, we can make it happen.
4. Reworking and Modifying Existing CNC Parts
Most big shops refuse to modify or rework existing parts. They only want to start with raw material and run brand-new components.
We handle rework.
If you need holes added, surfaces cleaned up, parts shortened, or a component updated to fit differently, we can fixture it and machine it.
5. CNC Jobs With Quick Turnaround and Fair Pricing
Large CNC shops often have 6–12+ week lead times. They move slowly, require large purchase orders, and charge premium rates for small quantities.
We’re set up for speed.
McCarty Fabrication gives customers fast turnaround on low-volume machining without inflated pricing or corporate delays. If you need precise parts made quickly and affordably, we’re the shop that will take the job.
Small Jobs, Fair Pricing, and Real CNC Capability
Big machine shops turn down small jobs because they’re not efficient for their scale. But they’re perfect for ours.
McCarty Fabrication is built for:
one-off machined parts
prototypes
R&D parts
short-run production
affordable CNC work for small businesses
If it fits on our mill, we can machine it — and we’ll treat even the smallest order like it matters.
We ship parts Nationwide for customers all over the country from San Jose to Denver and Nashville.
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