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Get quotes for custom robotics & automation parts
Brackets, housings, gears, end-effectors, and other custom components made to your specifications. Upload your CAD files or drawings and we'll source competitive quotes from qualified manufacturing partners. Need one prototype or a thousand production parts? We help you find the right manufacturing solution and manage the process from quote to finished parts.
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- Minimum order
- 1 part
- Typical lead time
- 1 to 3 weeks
- Core materials
- Aluminum, steel
- Typical tolerance
- ±0.001 in
Processes
Capabilities for robotics & automation
How OpenSpindle works
We tap our partner network. You get the best-match quote.
Upload your part and we tap our network of partner shops to get you a competitive, all-in quote that is the best match for the job.
One upload
A CAD file or a sketch. That is the whole ask on your end.
Your best-match quote
Sourced from the partner shops set up for your exact part.
All-in, on your timeline
Machining, finishing, and shipping detailed to your turnaround.
Materials
Materials for robotics & automation
Reference
Material selection for robotics parts
| Component | Typical material | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Structural frames & arms | Aluminum 6061 / 7075 | Light and stiff for moving structures |
| End-of-arm tooling | Aluminum, Delrin | Lightweight grippers and fixtures |
| Gears & cams | Steel, Delrin, brass | Wear resistance or quiet low-friction motion |
| Shafts & axles | Hardened and stainless steel | Strength and precise rotation under load |
| Bushings & bearings | Bronze, Delrin | Low-friction motion without lubrication |
| Sensor & camera mounts | Aluminum, G10 / FR4 | Stable, rigid mounting |
Applications
Typical robotics & automation parts
Why OpenSpindle
Built for robotics & automation buyers
Real quotes, not estimates
Your part is quoted by independent shops set up for robotics and automation work, so the price reflects the real job, not an automated estimate that changes later.
No sales gate
Upload a drawing and request quotes without a sales rep or account manager in the middle. Faster than the login-walled portals when you are iterating on a design.
Fast prototype to production
Robotics moves in revisions. Find shops set up for quick-turn prototypes and short-lead iterations, then scale the same part to production without switching suppliers.
Compare multiple shops
See several independent shops with the equipment your part needs, and compare quotes and lead times rather than taking a single price.
Trust
Certifications and standards that matter
Robotics work is less certification-gated than aerospace or medical. The differentiator is iteration speed and precision, so weigh quick-turn capacity and inspection ability alongside the shop quality system.
ISO 9001
The general quality management baseline. On robotics and automation parts it is the certification most worth confirming, and it signals a documented, repeatable process from prototype through production.
AS9100
The aerospace quality standard, built on ISO 9001. Useful if your robotics or automation hardware also serves aerospace, defense, or other regulated programs and needs the extra traceability.
Prototyping & quick-turn capacity
Not a certification, but the real differentiator for robotics. Look for shops that quote single prototypes and short-lead iterations so you can revise motion parts between design cycles.
CMM & first-article inspection
In-house CMM and first-article (FAI) capability that verifies critical dimensions on gears, shafts, and bearing bores where fit and motion depend on tight tolerances.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Independent shops routinely quote single prototypes and short-lead iterations, which is the normal cadence for robotics and automation work. Note your quantity and target date in the request, and expect a setup charge on one-offs that drops on repeat orders.
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Last reviewed August 2026
Get robotics and automation quotes
Upload your drawing and we'll source competitive quotes from qualified manufacturing partners set up for prototype-to-production robotics work.
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