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CNC manufacturing.
Wood & plastics.

CNC manufacturing in wood and plastics for industry, workshops and instrument makers. One-offs, prototypes and production runs, from data preparation to the finished component. The machining strategy is matched to your component.

Angled CNC tool machining an undercut in a wooden component
Undercut machining — an insight into our milling expertise.

Industry & supply / Mould making

The form for
your workpiece.

Moulds and pressing forms from your component data. We match the contour, construction and counter-form to the finished workpiece and pressing process.

This example shows a three-dimensionally machined plywood pressing form. From the digital geometry to the finished form, we consider its intended application, including the counter-form and workholding concept.

Three-dimensionally machined plywood pressing form with visible laminated layers
Plywood pressing form – an example from our workshop.

Wood & plastics

Two material worlds.
One manufacturing standard.

Your component guides the process: material, geometry and function determine the right manufacturing approach.

01 / Wood

From natural material
to a precision component.

Solid wood, wood-based panels and MDF for demanding components. We consider grain direction, material structure, fit and surface requirements.

Instrument components, spatial contours, shaped parts and pressing forms, from one-offs to repeat small runs.

View instrument componentsView a plywood pressing form

Complementary vacuum technology extends our capabilities for three-dimensional shaped components.

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Fuming, staining, bleaching, oiling, lacquering and waxing can complement the machining process.

Explore surface finishingEnquire about a wooden component
Two curved wooden components on the machine bed
A three-dimensional wooden component — contours and transitions in detail.

02 / Plastics

Material-specific.
To your requirements.

We machine a broad range of plastics. Material, geometry and intended use determine tool selection, workholding and machining strategy.

Contours, pockets, holes and free-form surfaces as one-offs, prototypes or production runs. Fits, tolerances and finishes are agreed with you.

More about materials & finishesEnquire about a plastic component
PTFE machining with an aggregate tool.
PTFE machining with an aggregate tool.
View the PTFE component in detail
PTFE component with parallel grooves and bores.
PTFE component with parallel grooves and bores.

From our workshop

Considered down to the fixture.

Contoured wooden workpiece held in a custom fixture on the CNC machine bed
Workpiece and fixture on the CNC machine. Appropriate workholding is part of the manufacturing process.

Supply / Large components

Large components.
Carefully prepared.

We also manufacture large components, preparing the blanks in-house and optimising their construction for the intended geometry and machining.

Material use, workholding and the manufacturing sequence are considered together from the preparation stage. The blank construction is matched to the finished component, as shown here with a large wood-based workpiece.

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Large laminated blank being set up on the CNC machine
Blank preparation and CNC machining from one source.
Tapered silver-fir column with varying cross-sections.
Tapered silver-fir column with varying cross-sections.

Supplied components / From our workshop

Different cross-sections.
One flowing form.

Tapered silver-fir column with varying cross-sections.

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Cove milling in plywood with a cut mitre.
Cove milling in plywood with a cut mitre.

Supplied components / Plywood

A cove profile meets a mitre.

Cove milling in plywood with a cut mitre.

The exposed veneer layers reveal the machined contour. A detailed view from our workshop.

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Your external manufacturing partner

The capabilities.
At a glance.

01

5-Achs-CNC

Free-form surfaces, spatial contours, drilling and multi-sided machining. The strategy follows the geometry, material and workholding.

02

Materials

Solid wood, wood-based panels and MDF, alongside a broad range of plastics. Both material groups are equally central to our supply service. Processing is matched to the material and its intended use.

03

One-off to series

Prototypes, one-off parts and runs of 1 to 500 components. Batch size, fixtures and programming are considered together.

04

Konstruktion & Reverse Engineering

We develop manufacturing geometry from drawings, sketches or samples. Existing CAD data can also be the starting point.

05

CO₂-Laser · 300 W

Cutting and engraving complement CNC machining. Material and processing are agreed for your project.

HOMAG CENTATEQ P-610Mastercam · 5-Achs-CAD/CAMIn-house design & programming
Internal threads and holes in plastic components produced in series
Internal threads and holes in plastic components produced in series

Thread milling

Threads. Directly in the material.

We machine internal and external threads in wood and suitable plastics, with left- or right-hand threads and a suitable pitch. Material, thread dimensions and intended loading determine the design for your component.

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Material, grain & finish

Solid wood, wood-based panels and suitable plastics behave differently. An enquiry should include material, dimensions, quantity and desired finish. Tell us whether you supply the stock and need machining only or a finished component.

More about the application

Beyond solid wood and MDF, possible materials subject to assessment include plastic or foam modelling blocks, POM, acrylic, solid-surface materials, mother-of-pearl and paper composites. Suitable cutting behaviour, secure workholding and appropriate tools are essential. Burl and reclaimed wood present additional challenges due to their structure.

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Initial setup costs & unit costs

Design, programming, special tools and fixtures involve work before the first part. Unit costs depend on the agreed batch size, so a one-off does not simply cost the same as one item from a series.

More about the application

For a quotation, send the data you intend to use for manufacturing wherever possible. Reconstructing geometry from sketches, PDF drawings or a physical sample may require additional design work. Where appropriate, a prototype can be agreed for approval before a production run.

Experience since 2006

20 years of practice.
A specialism
built over time.

Our strength lies in combining design, our own CAD/CAM programming and practical manufacturing. We have built that knowledge over 20 years, including difficult paths and setbacks. Today it helps us approach demanding work with greater insight from the outset. Our aim remains to keep working towards perfection with every new project.

A well-defined enquiry

The information
your project needs.

Geometry & function

STEP, DXF or existing drawings, with critical dimensions, fits, tolerances and intended use.

Material & quantity

Exact material designation, ideally with a data sheet for plastics. Include stock dimensions, batch size and desired finish, and whether you supply the material.

Timing & scope

Preferred deadline, required processing and full company address. We clarify remaining details together.

Dimensional tolerances, finishes and delivery dates are agreed for each order.

Prepare your enquiry

CAD/CAM as a service

Your machine.
Our programming.

Use your existing CNC equipment for demanding work. We create programs based on your machine and tool data.

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From enquiry to manufacturing

Clear information.
A clear way forward.

01

Describe the project

Sketches, CAD data or photos help us understand your task. Include material, dimensions, quantity and your preferred deadline.

02

Define the approach

We review your information and discuss the manufacturing process, open questions and the scope of work required.

03

Make it happen

Your component or CNC programs are produced to the agreed requirements, ready for the next stage of your project.

Before you commission us

Ready for
manufacturing.

What data do you need?

Ideally, send existing CAD data such as STEP or DXF together with a drawing and relevant dimensions. Sketches, photos and physical samples can also provide a starting point. Additional design work is considered for each project.

Can you make a single piece?

Yes. We make one-off pieces, prototypes and series. The practical cost depends on geometry, material, programming and any fixtures required. Our minimum order value is €500 including VAT.

How do setup costs and unit costs differ?

Initial costs cover design, programming, special tools and fixtures before the first part is made. A prototype for approval can be agreed where appropriate. Unit costs are based on the quoted batch size, so changing the quantity can change the calculation.

What is needed for a CNC program?

Alongside component data, we need details of your machine and control, plus complete tool and workholding data. Compatibility with your machine and the specific machining task is agreed before commissioning.

Who supplies the material and finish?

We agree this with you. Please tell us whether you will supply the material, and whether you need machining only or further processing.

How should I send an enquiry?

Please email your full postal address and available project documentation. Our enquiry assistant gathers the essential information, then opens your email application.

Collaboration & technology

Our partners.

Project enquiry

Your next component.
Our next conversation.

Please include your full postal address. Minimum order value: €500 including VAT.

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We will prepare your email. Add your drawings and files as attachments in your email application before sending.

Submit directly or use the text in your email application. Please attach files yourself when sending by email. Your details are transferred only when you submit.

Please include your full postal address. Minimum order value: €500 including VAT.

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