Industrial CNC machining from your 3D files
Thermoforming bucks, composite plugs and large‑scale mock‑ups — machined with clear datums and a surface finish you can work with.
We machine model and tooling materials and aluminium from customer CAD on 5‑axis and 3‑axis CNC. Typical outputs include MDF thermoforming bucks, tooling‑board masters, EPS/XPS architecture volumes and cured tooling‑skin surfaces. We do not machine steel or cast iron.
Best‑fit work includes MDF thermoforming tooling, plugs/masters for GRP mould workflows (tooling board or paste‑on‑core), large EPS façade geometry, marine and rail component tooling, and 1:1 scale models when the project needs real‑space decisions.
Engineering‑led CNC support for models, tooling and production aids
We turn customer CAD into physical geometry that behaves predictably on the shop floor — with the right datums, splits and interfaces for the next step.
Typical projects: MDF thermoforming bucks, plugs and masters for composite moulds, large architectural mock‑ups, and aluminium/non‑metal fixtures/templates for repeatable production steps.
Execution‑first approach
Production-oriented decisions
Support when it’s actually needed
Services
CNC services aligned with industrial manufacturing workflows
From customer‑supplied CAD to machined parts: we support the CNC stage with clear datums, surface intent and practical segmentation for large builds. Services are structured to match how projects actually move from trial to tooling and production.
5‑Axis & 3‑Axis CNC Milling
Core machining from your 3D files in MDF, tooling board and foam — from thermoforming bucks and composite plugs to fixtures and large mock‑ups.
Production Tooling & Fixtures
Datum‑driven templates, nests and checking aids in aluminium, MDF and tooling board — production support designed for repeatable trimming, drilling and assembly.
Models for Composite Moulds
Plugs and masters for GRP mould tooling — including paste‑on‑core builds (foam/MDF core + laminate skin + epoxy tooling paste) machined after cure.
Large‑scale CNC Prototyping
Full‑scale prototypes and architectural volumes in EPS/XPS, split and labelled for transport, assembly and on‑site checks.
Thermoforming Models
MDF thermoforming bucks with draft, radii, venting and trim references — built for repeatable forming trials and confident iteration.
3D Design & Engineering
CAD/mesh preparation for machining: clean exports, splits, datums and trim logic so CNC output stays predictable across revisions.
Materials
Materials used for models, bucks, masters and tooling
We machine a defined range of model and tooling materials. The choice is driven by the process: MDF for many thermoforming bucks and lacquered masters, EPS/XPS for lightweight architecture and cores, tooling board for stability/temperature, and epoxy paste systems for hard tooling skins. Aluminium is also available for selected tooling components.
MDF
Stiff and scalable for thermoforming bucks, sealed/lacquered masters, templates and shop-floor tooling where repeatability matters.
EPS / XPS
Lightweight foams for large architectural geometry, mock‑ups and as cores under hard tooling skins in paste‑on‑core builds.
Tooling Board
Engineered boards selected by density for stable plugs/masters — higher detail, higher temperature resistance and better dimensional control.
Epoxy Tooling Paste
Hard, machineable tooling skins applied on large cores, then CNC‑machined after cure — common in marine, rail and automotive tooling workflows.
Industries
Industries where CNC models and tooling drive decisions
We support manufacturing workflows where geometry must be validated physically — from thermoforming and composites to architecture and production tooling. The common thread is customer CAD, repeatable references and controlled hand‑off.
Composite Manufacturing
Plugs, masters and patterns for GRP mould tooling — tooling board and paste‑on‑core systems for large, surface‑critical components.
Thermoforming
MDF bucks and forming models used to validate draft, radii and trim logic before committing to production tooling.
OEM & Industrial Production
Fixtures, templates and checking aids in aluminium and non‑metal materials that reduce manual variation in trimming, drilling and assembly.
Architecture & Construction
Large EPS/XPS geometry for modern architecture, façade features and full‑scale junction mock‑ups — designed for segmentation and on‑site checks.
Process / Workflow
A clear workflow from CAD data to usable parts
We keep projects predictable by making assumptions explicit: the purpose of the part, datums and interfaces, surface class, and how it will be handled after machining.
Data and scope review
You share STEP/IGES or a clean mesh plus a short brief: buck, plug, master, mock‑up or fixture — and what must be controlled.
Material and strategy selection
We select material and axis strategy (3‑axis vs 5‑axis), define datums and surface intent, and plan segmentation if the part is oversized.
CNC machining
We machine datums and interfaces first, then controlled surfaces to the agreed finish intent.
Preparation and assembly
Edges are prepared for safe handling. Large builds include alignment keys, labels and join references so assembly is straightforward.
Delivery and handover
You receive machined parts plus the references needed for the next step — trial, finishing, tooling or production use.
Ready to move your project forward?
If you already have a 3D model, send it with a short note about the goal (thermoforming buck, composite plug, architectural mock‑up, or production fixture). We’ll confirm material, datums and surface intent and come back with a clear quote.