Rapid Axis

California prototype and production machining shop with in-house and partner capacity across CNC, sheet metal and molding.

Tier $$$ITAR registeredCNC machiningSheet metalInjection molding3D printing
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What they do

Rapid Axis delivers machined and manufactured parts for prototyping and production, from a single prototype job to an annual production run.

Its stated capabilities cover 3, 4 and 5 axis CNC machining, sheet metal, DMLS, injection molding, urethane casting and 3D printing, using in-house capacity and selected partners.

The homepage states ITAR, RoHS and REACH, and ISO 9001:2015, and promises drawing to quote in one business day or less with manufacturability feedback.

Other processes stated on their site

urethane casting

Capabilities

  • CNC machining

    Full capabilities in 3, 4 and 5 axis CNC machining stated on the homepage.

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  • Sheet metal

    Sheet metal listed among the full capabilities on the homepage.

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  • Injection molding

    Injection molding listed among the full capabilities on the homepage.

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  • 3D printing

    3D printing and DMLS listed among the full capabilities on the homepage.

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Commercial terms

Minimum order

Not stated

Lead time

Not stated

Quoting

By request

Cost tier $$$ of $$$$, ProductFlo classification

Rapid Axis is a California job shop offering quick prototyping and production with drawing-to-quote in one business day or less, which matches the domestic quick-turn tier.

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Sources

  1. 1Homepagerapidaxis.com

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  • MOQ
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  • online quote

Last verified November 7, 2026. Listings are informational and are not endorsements. Cost tiers are ProductFlo's classification, not quotes: confirm pricing, lead time and capability with the vendor.