A Better Alternative to Xometry: Affordable CNC Machining With Real Communication
When you order CNC parts from big online platforms like Xometry, you’re working with a middleman—not a machinist.
Prices are high, communication is slow, and you rarely know who is making your parts.
At McCarty Fabrication, we keep things simple.
You talk directly to the machinist who programs the job, sets up the machine, and ships your parts. No middlemen. No confusion. No inflated pricing.
If you’re tired of generic, automated quotes and expensive big-platform markups, we’re the better option.
Why We’re Better Than Xometry
1. Lower Prices—No Platform Fees, No Middlemen
Xometry adds markup on every job before sending it to a machine shop.
You’re paying a premium, and the machinist still has to accept their lower payout.
With us, you pay only for:
machine time
materials
setup
No platform fees. No corporate overhead.
Just clean, straightforward pricing from a small American shop.
2. You Talk Directly to the Person Making Your Part
With Xometry, you talk to a support rep.
With us, you talk to the actual machinist:
the person programming the toolpaths
the person holding your part
the person inspecting it
the person shipping it to you
This means:
faster answers
fewer mistakes
clear communication
easier revisions
better final results
You’re not a ticket number—you’re a customer.
3. Better Quality Control
At big platforms, your parts could be made by anyone:
different shops
different skill levels
different machines
different QC standards
You never know what you’re gonna get.
At McCarty Fabrication, one person handles your project from start to finish, ensuring:
clean surface finish
accurate dimensions
proper tolerances
consistent results
real accountability
Your parts don’t get passed around.
They get made right.
4. Faster Communication = Faster Jobs
Waiting days for Xometry support to answer a simple question slows everything down.
At our shop:
You can talk directly to us.
You get answers right away.
You approve changes instantly.
Your job stays moving.
That speed translates into shorter lead times and fewer mistakes.
5. Perfect for Prototypes, One-Offs, and Small Batch Production
Most of our work is:
prototypes
product development
small production runs
custom brackets
aluminum housings
precision plates
spacer kits
adapters
Xometry is great for massive orders and enterprise contracts.
But for smaller, high-attention jobs, we provide better service and better results.
Why Many Customers Switch From Xometry to Small Shops
We hear the same things over and over:
“Xometry is too expensive.”
“Nobody actually answers the phone.”
“The parts weren’t what I expected.”
“The communication sucks.”
“I want consistency from the same shop.”
Working with a real machine shop fixes all of that.
You know who you’re dealing with.
You get consistent quality.
You get human communication.
You get better prices.
Nationwide CNC Machining Without the Corporate Hassle
We ship parts anywhere in the country for:
custom prototypes
product development
If you need a better, more affordable alternative to Xometry, we’re here to help.
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No middlemen.
No inflated pricing.
Just clean, accurate machining from a small American shop.
