# MakerStage

> MakerStage is a precision manufacturing service offering CNC machining,
> 3D printing, and sheet metal fabrication. We serve hardware teams in
> medical devices, semiconductors, robotics, and renewable energy.
> Tolerances as tight as ±0.0002". 147 materials across metals, plastics, and composites. Typical lead times of 1–10 days.

## About MakerStage

Tolerances as tight as ±0.0002". 147 materials across metals, plastics, and composites. Typical lead times of 1–10 days.
ISO 9001 certified select partners. CMM inspection available on request.

## Press and Media

- [Press & Media](https://www.makerstage.com/about/press): Verified editorial coverage from VoxelMatters and The Stanford Daily, including earlier articles published under the Make name.

## Core Services

- [CNC Machining](https://www.makerstage.com/capabilities/cnc-machining): 3-axis and 5-axis milling, turning, Swiss-type turning
- [3D Printing](https://www.makerstage.com/capabilities/3d-printing): SLS, SLA, FDM, MJF, PolyJet, DMLS, Metal FFF
- [Sheet Metal Fabrication](https://www.makerstage.com/capabilities/sheet-metal): Laser cutting, bending, welding
- [Quality and Inspection](https://www.makerstage.com/quality-inspection): CMM reports, FAI, CoCs, MTRs, dimensional reports, and inspection options
- [Materials Library](https://www.makerstage.com/materials): 153 materials across metals, plastics, and composites

## Key Resource Pages (Technical Guides)

These pages contain original, engineer-written technical content with
specific tolerances, cost data, material properties, and process comparisons:

- [The Complete Guide to 3D Printing](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/3d-printing-guide): Pillar guide covering all 3D printing technologies
- [CNC Tolerances Guide](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/cnc-tolerances-guide): Standard and achievable CNC tolerance ranges
- [ISO 2768-1 Tolerance Lookup Guide](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/iso-2768-tolerance-chart): Class selection, lookup workflow, drawing use, and legacy mK status
- [GD&T Guide](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/gdt-guide): Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
- [3D Printing vs CNC Machining](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/3d-printing-vs-cnc): Process comparison with cost and tolerance data
- [Types of 3D Printing Technologies](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/types-of-3d-printing): FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF, DMLS, PolyJet comparison
- [DFM Best Practices](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/dfm-best-practices): 15 design-for-manufacturing rules
- [Material Selection Guide](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/material-selection-guide): Metal and plastic selection for CNC and 3D printing
- [Injection Molding Cost Breakdown](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/injection-molding-costs): Tooling, piece price, and volume analysis
- [Urethane Casting vs Injection Molding](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/urethane-casting-vs-injection-molding): Tooling, cost crossover, and low-volume process selection
- [RFQ Checklist](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/rfq-checklist): What to include in a manufacturing quote request
- [FDM 3D Printing Guide](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/fdm-3d-printing): Process, materials, and design rules
- [SLS 3D Printing Guide](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/sls-3d-printing): Nylon powder bed fusion process guide
- [SLA 3D Printing Guide](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/sla-3d-printing): Resin photopolymerization process guide
- [MJF 3D Printing Guide](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/mjf-3d-printing): HP Multi Jet Fusion process guide
- [MJF vs SLS Comparison](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/mjf-vs-sls-comparison): Powder bed fusion trade-offs for functional nylon parts
- [DMLS Metal 3D Printing Guide](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/dmls-metal-3d-printing): Direct metal laser sintering
- [Metal FFF 3D Printing Guide](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/metal-fff-3d-printing): Bound metal filament extrusion
- [PolyJet 3D Printing Guide](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/polyjet-3d-printing): Multi-material jetting process
- [Manufacturing Inspection Processes](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/inspection-processes): CMM, optical, and in-process inspection
- [Solar Tracker Component Manufacturing](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/solar-tracker-components): CNC parts for utility-scale trackers
- [Solar Inverter Heat Sink Manufacturing](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/solar-inverter-heat-sinks): Thermal management for inverters
- [Solar Mounting Materials](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/solar-mounting-materials): Corrosion-resistant alloys for BOS hardware
- [Supplier Qualification Guide](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/supplier-qualification-guide): How to evaluate CNC machining suppliers
- [In-House vs Outsource Guide](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/in-house-vs-outsource-guide): Build vs buy analysis for custom parts
- [Engineering Change Orders Guide](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/engineering-change-orders-guide): ECO management for manufacturing
- [What Is CNC Machining?](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/what-is-cnc-machining): Types, processes, and when to use each
- [What Is Sheet Metal Fabrication?](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/what-is-sheet-metal-fabrication): Processes, materials, and design
- [How to Read Engineering Drawings](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/how-to-read-engineering-drawings): Title block, GD&T, and tolerances
- [Surface Finishes Guide](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/surface-finishes-guide): Ra values, coatings, and specification
- [What Is Injection Molding?](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/what-is-injection-molding): Process, mold design, and cost
- [Prototype to Production Scaling](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/prototype-to-production-scaling): Manufacturing process scaling roadmap
- [Actuator Housing Design Guide (2026)](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/actuator-housing-design-guide): IP67 sealing, O-ring glands, bearing fits, materials, thermal paths, and DFM
- [Robot Components Guide](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/robot-components-guide): Parts, materials, and manufacturing

## EV and Battery Guides

- [EV Battery Housing Guide](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/ev-battery-housing-guide): Architecture, sealing, thermal growth, and DFM

## CNC Machining Cluster

- [Reduce CNC Machining Costs](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/reduce-cnc-cost): 2026 cost reduction strategies
- [Choose a CNC Machining Partner](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/choose-cnc-machining-partner): Evaluation criteria
- [RFQ Guide for CNC Parts](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/rfq-guide-cnc-parts): Quote request best practices
- [CNC Prototyping Guide](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/cnc-prototyping-guide): Design to first part
- [Aluminum vs Steel vs Titanium](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/aluminum-steel-titanium-cnc): CNC material comparison
- [5-Axis vs 3-Axis CNC](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/5-axis-vs-3-axis-cnc): When to upgrade
- [CNC Machining for Medical Devices](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/cnc-machining-medical-devices): Biocompatible materials and tolerances
- [CNC Machining for Robotics](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/cnc-machining-robotics): DFM guide for robot components
- [Reshoring CNC from China](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/reshoring-cnc-from-china): Cost and lead time analysis
- [Small Batch vs High Volume CNC](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/small-batch-vs-high-volume-cnc): Batch size optimization
- [CNC Design Guidelines](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/cnc-design-guidelines): Walls, pockets, and threads
- [Press Fit vs Slip Fit](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/press-fit-vs-slip-fit): Interference and clearance fits
- [Thread Design for CNC Parts](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/cnc-thread-design-guide): DFM rules for tapping and thread milling
- [Types of Holes in CNC Machining](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/cnc-hole-types-guide): Through holes, blind holes, callouts, fits, and DFM rules
- [Swiss Turning vs CNC Turning](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/swiss-turning-vs-cnc-turning): When to use each
- [CNC Turning Guide](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/cnc-turning-guide): CNC turning services, live tooling, tolerances, and DFM rules

## Engineering Plastics

- [CNC Acrylic Machining](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/cnc-machining-acrylic): Cast vs extruded PMMA, machining parameters, and design rules
- [PEEK vs Delrin vs Nylon](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/cnc-plastics-comparison): Which plastic for CNC parts
- [Machinable Nylon](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/cnc-machining-nylon): PA6 vs PA6/6, wear grades, moisture effects, and CNC design rules
- [CNC Machining PEEK](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/cnc-machining-peek): Grades, speeds, and DFM

## Acetal (POM / Delrin) Guides

- [Acetal (POM/Delrin) Guide](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/acetal-pom-delrin-guide): Properties, grades, and applications
- [CNC Machining Acetal](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/cnc-machining-acetal): Speeds, feeds, and tooling
- [Acetal CNC Tolerances](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/acetal-cnc-tolerances): Achievable ranges for POM
- [Acetal Bushings and Bearings](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/acetal-bushings-bearings): Design guide for wear parts
- [Acetal Gears Design Guide](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/acetal-gears-design-guide): Gear tooth profiles and material selection
- [FDA-Grade Acetal](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/acetal-fda-food-contact): Food and medical applications
- [Acetal Filled Grades](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/acetal-ptfe-filled-grades): PTFE, glass, carbon compared
- [Delrin vs Acetal Copolymer](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/delrin-vs-acetal-copolymer): Homopolymer vs copolymer
- [Acetal vs Nylon](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/acetal-vs-nylon): Comparison for engineering applications
- [Acetal vs PEEK](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/acetal-vs-peek): When is PEEK worth the cost
- [Acetal vs Polycarbonate](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/acetal-vs-polycarbonate): Mechanical and thermal comparison
- [Acetal vs UHMW](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/acetal-vs-uhmw): Wear resistance comparison

## GD&T Cluster

- [GD&T Guide](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/gdt-guide): Hub page for geometric tolerancing
- [True Position](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/gdt-true-position): Calculation, MMC bonus, and worked examples
- [GD&T Symbols Chart](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/gdt-symbols-chart): All 14 symbols per ASME Y14.5
- [GD&T for CNC Parts](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/gdt-for-cnc-machining): Callouts, cost, and inspection
- [Flatness vs Parallelism vs Perpendicularity](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/flatness-vs-parallelism-vs-perpendicularity): When to use each
- [Feature Control Frame](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/gdt-feature-control-frame): How to read GD&T callouts

## Aluminum Guides

- [6061 vs 7075 Aluminum](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/aluminum-6061-vs-7075): Strength, machinability, and cost
- [Aluminum Anodizing Guide](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/aluminum-anodizing-guide): Type II vs Type III
- [Aluminum vs Steel](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/aluminum-vs-steel-guide): Material selection for CNC parts
- [Aluminum vs Stainless Steel](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/aluminum-vs-stainless-steel): When to use each

## Titanium CNC Machining Cluster

- [Titanium CNC Machining Guide](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/titanium-cnc-machining-guide): Complete guide to machining titanium
- [Why Is Titanium Hard to Machine?](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/why-is-titanium-hard-to-machine): Thermal and mechanical challenges
- [Titanium Machining Cost](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/titanium-machining-cost): Cost drivers and reduction strategies
- [Titanium Grades Explained](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/titanium-grades-explained): Grades 1-5 and 23 comparison
- [Machining Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5)](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/machining-titanium-grade-5): Speeds, feeds, and tooling
- [CP Grade 2 Titanium Machining](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/titanium-grade-2-machining): Commercially pure titanium
- [Grade 23 vs Grade 5 Titanium](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/titanium-grade-23-vs-grade-5): Medical and industrial comparison
- [Best Titanium Grade for Machining](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/best-titanium-grade-for-machining): Selection guide by application
- [Titanium vs Aluminum Machining](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/titanium-vs-aluminum-machining): Cost and performance comparison
- [Titanium vs Stainless Steel](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/titanium-vs-stainless-steel): CNC machining comparison
- [Titanium vs Steel Strength](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/titanium-vs-steel-strength): Specific strength comparison
- [Titanium vs Inconel](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/titanium-vs-inconel): High-temp alloy comparison
- [Titanium vs Aluminum Cost](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/titanium-vs-aluminum-cost): CNC machining price comparison
- [Titanium Machining Tolerances](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/titanium-machining-tolerances): Achievable ranges and DFM
- [Titanium Wall Thickness](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/titanium-wall-thickness-guidelines): Minimum wall guidelines
- [Titanium Surface Finishes](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/titanium-surface-finishes): Post-machining options
- [Threading Titanium](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/titanium-threading-machining): Tapping, thread milling, galling prevention
- [Titanium CNC Design Guidelines](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/titanium-cnc-design-guidelines): DFM rules for titanium parts

## Steel and Stainless Steel Guides

- [Steel Grades for CNC Machining](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/steel-grades-guide): 1018, 4140, 4340, and tool steels
- [304 vs 316 Stainless Steel](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/stainless-steel-304-vs-316): Corrosion resistance and machinability
- [Stainless Steel CNC Machining](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/cnc-machining-stainless-steel): 303, 304, and 316L selection, tolerances, finishes, and cost drivers

## Copper and Brass Guides

- [Copper Alloys for CNC Machining](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/copper-alloys-guide): Hub guide for copper and brass
- [Copper 101 (OFHC) Guide](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/copper-101-guide): Oxygen-free high conductivity copper
- [Copper C110 (ETP) Guide](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/copper-c110-guide): Electrolytic tough pitch copper
- [Copper 101 vs C110](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/copper-101-vs-c110): OFHC vs ETP comparison
- [Brass Heat Conductivity: C260 vs C360 Brass Comparison](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/brass-c260-vs-c360): Cartridge brass vs free-cutting brass
- [CNC Machining Copper](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/cnc-machining-copper): DFM guide for copper parts
- [Copper Sheet Metal Fabrication](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/copper-sheet-metal-fabrication): Bus bars, shields, and heat spreaders
- [Copper Bus Bar Design](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/copper-electrical-contacts-design): Electrical contacts and busbars
- [Copper Surface Finishes](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/copper-surface-finishes): Plating, passivation, and coatings
- [Copper vs Aluminum Thermal](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/copper-vs-aluminum-thermal): Heat sink material comparison
- [DMLS Copper 3D Printing](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/dmls-copper-guide): Metal 3D printed copper parts

## Industry Pages

- [Medical Device OEM Manufacturing](https://www.makerstage.com/medical-device-oem): ISO 13485 partner network
- [Medical Device Enclosure Prototypes](https://www.makerstage.com/medical-device-oem/enclosure-prototypes): CNC, 3D printed, and sheet metal enclosure prototypes
- [Semiconductor Manufacturing](https://www.makerstage.com/semiconductor-industry): Ultra-precision parts for wafer handling
- [Robotics Industry](https://www.makerstage.com/robotics-industry): CNC parts for robotic systems
- [Renewable Energy](https://www.makerstage.com/renewable-energy-industry): Corrosion-resistant energy components
- [Solar Energy](https://www.makerstage.com/solar-energy-industry): Tracker, inverter, and mounting hardware

## Pricing and Quoting

- [Pricing and Cost Drivers](https://www.makerstage.com/pricing): How CNC and 3D printing pricing works
- [Request a Quote](https://www.makerstage.com/rfq): Upload CAD files for an online quote

## Careers

- [Careers and Fellowships](https://www.makerstage.com/jobs): Open MakerStage roles including the remote Sales Engineering Fellow opportunity

## Reference

- [Manufacturing Glossary](https://www.makerstage.com/resources/glossary): 45+ manufacturing and engineering terms

## Contact

- Website: https://www.makerstage.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/makerstage/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trymakerstage