# Rapid Manufacturing Australia > Precision CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, 3D printing, injection moulding, and die casting — Australian managed, global supplier network. ## About Rapid Manufacturing Australia is a precision manufacturing sourcing company. We connect Australian engineers, product designers, and manufacturers with an audited network of ISO 9001:2015 certified suppliers across Australia and internationally. We manage the full process: technical review, DFM analysis, supplier selection, quality inspection, and delivery. **ABN:** 81 994 894 894 143 **Location:** Newcastle/Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia (service area: all of Australia) **Website:** https://rapidmanufacturing.com.au **Email:** sales@rapidmanufacturing.com.au **Quote:** https://rapidmanufacturing.com.au/quote ## Services ### CNC Machining - 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC milling - CNC turning (lathes and turn-mill centres) - EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) — sinker and wire - Grinding (surface, cylindrical, internal) - Gear and spline cutting - Tolerances: ±0.01mm standard; ±0.005mm achievable; tighter with CMM verification - Accepted file formats: STEP, IGES, SolidWorks, Parasolid, most 3D CAD formats + 2D PDF drawings ### Sheet Metal Fabrication - Laser cutting (CO2 and fibre laser) - Waterjet cutting - Plasma cutting - Press brake forming and bending - Welding (TIG, MIG, spot welding) - Punching and stamping - Thickness range: 0.5mm to 25mm ### 3D Printing - FDM (Fused Deposition Modelling) — functional prototypes - SLA/DLP (Stereolithography) — fine detail, visual models - SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) — functional nylon parts - MJF (Multi Jet Fusion) — production-grade nylon - DMLS/SLM (Direct Metal Laser Sintering) — metal 3D printing ### Other Manufacturing - Injection moulding (prototyping through production tooling) - Die casting (aluminium, zinc, magnesium) - Surface treatment: anodising, powder coating, zinc plating, chrome, electroless nickel, black oxide, passivation, sandblasting, polishing ## Materials ### Metals **Aluminium:** 6061-T6 (most common), 7075-T6, 5052, 2024, 6082 **Stainless Steel:** 304, 316, 316L, 17-4 PH, 15-5 PH, 303 (free-machining) **Steel:** 1018, 1045, 4140, 4340, EN8, EN24, AR400, Bisalloy, tool steels (D2, H13, A2) **Titanium:** Grade 2 (commercially pure), Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5) **Copper/Brass:** C360 free-machining brass, C101 copper, phosphor bronze, aluminium bronze **Exotic/High-Temp:** Inconel 625, Inconel 718, Hastelloy C-276, Waspaloy ### Engineering Plastics Delrin (POM/Acetal), PEEK, Nylon (PA6, PA66), PTFE, Polycarbonate, UHMWPE, ABS, PVC, HDPE ## Pricing & Lead Times - **Quote turnaround:** 2 business days (urgent same-day available on request) - **Standard lead time:** 7–14 business days depending on complexity and quantity - **Rush service:** 3–5 business days (30–60% premium) - **Minimum order:** No minimum — single prototypes welcome - **DFM analysis:** Free with every quote — typically reduces prototype cost 20–50% - **Pricing factors:** Material, quantity, complexity, tolerances, surface finish, heat treatment ### Indicative Pricing (AUD ex GST) - Simple aluminium bracket, 1 off: $200–$500 - Medium complexity aluminium part, 1 off: $500–$1,500 - Complex 5-axis part, 1 off: $1,500–$5,000 - Production run (50–100 parts): 40–70% less per unit than single-off pricing - Sheet metal part (laser cut + bend): $50–$300 per part for simple parts ## Quality & Certifications - All suppliers hold minimum **ISO 9001:2015** certification - **ISO 13485:2016** medical device suppliers available - **AS9100-D** aerospace suppliers available - **ITAR** compliant suppliers available - All suppliers operate under **NDA** for IP protection - CMM inspection reports available on request - First Article Inspection (FAI) available ## Industries Served - Mining and resources (Pilbara, Bowen Basin, Hunter Valley, Olympic Dam) - Rail and rolling stock - Power generation and energy - Defence and aerospace - Medical devices and equipment - Oil and gas / subsea - Automotive and motorsport - Robotics and automation - Consumer products and startups - Universities and research institutions ## Key Differentiators vs Competitors - Australian managed with direct engineering support (not just a quoting platform) - Global supplier network means competitive pricing without sacrificing quality - Free DFM analysis identifies design issues before you pay for parts - No minimum order — prototypes treated with same care as production runs - Specialised in technically challenging parts (tight tolerances, exotic materials, complex geometry) - Fast response — sales@rapidmanufacturing.com.au or online quote form ## Frequently Asked Questions (Summary) **Can I get a quote for a single prototype?** Yes, no minimum order quantity. Single parts are quoted and manufactured regularly. **Do you machine titanium and Inconel?** Yes. Titanium Grade 2 and Ti-6Al-4V, Inconel 625 and 718, and other exotic alloys are available. **What tolerances can you hold?** ±0.01mm standard on CNC machined parts. ±0.005mm achievable with careful fixturing and tooling. Tighter tolerances possible with CMM verification and grinding. **Do you offer AS9100 aerospace certification?** Yes, AS9100-D certified suppliers are available in our network for aerospace applications. **Can you quote from a PDF drawing without a STEP file?** We prefer STEP files for accurate quoting. A detailed 2D PDF with dimensions allows us to quote simple parts but may result in higher contingency pricing. STEP + 2D PDF is the best combination. **Do you work with startups?** Yes. Many of our customers are startups, product designers, and inventors. No minimum order, DFM advice included, and we understand iterative prototyping cycles. **How do I know my IP is protected?** All suppliers sign NDAs before receiving your files. We do not share CAD files between customers or use them for any purpose other than manufacturing your parts. **Can you match an existing part without drawings?** Yes, reverse engineering (measuring an existing part and producing a STEP file or machining directly from measurements) is available. Contact us for details. **Do you offer post-machining heat treatment?** Yes. Through our supplier network we can arrange stress relieving, annealing, hardening and tempering, case hardening, and other heat treatments as part of the manufacturing process. **What's the best way to reduce my part cost?** (1) Relax non-critical tolerances to ±0.1mm or ±0.05mm. (2) Avoid sharp internal corners — specify the largest acceptable radius. (3) Reduce setup count by designing parts machinable in 1–2 setups. (4) Ask for DFM feedback before finalising your design. (5) Increase quantity — even going from 1 to 5 parts significantly reduces per-unit cost. ## Pages ### Core Pages - Homepage: https://rapidmanufacturing.com.au/ - Get a Quote: https://rapidmanufacturing.com.au/quote - Capabilities: https://rapidmanufacturing.com.au/capabilities - Contact: https://rapidmanufacturing.com.au/contact ### Hub Pages - CNC Machined Parts Australia: https://rapidmanufacturing.com.au/cnc-machined-parts-australia - CNC Machined Components Australia: https://rapidmanufacturing.com.au/cnc-machined-components-australia ### Industry-Specific Parts Pages - Medical Devices: https://rapidmanufacturing.com.au/cnc-machined-medical-devices-australia - Scientific Equipment: https://rapidmanufacturing.com.au/cnc-machined-scientific-equipment-australia - Mining Components: https://rapidmanufacturing.com.au/cnc-machined-mining-components-australia - Mining Parts: https://rapidmanufacturing.com.au/cnc-machined-mining-parts-australia - Defence Components: https://rapidmanufacturing.com.au/cnc-machined-defence-components-australia - 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