Why Form Robotics How We Do It Materials Processes Specifications Order Process

WHY FORM ROBOTICS? NEXT-DAY PRECISION

In the fast-paced world of product development, waiting weeks for prototype parts isn't just inconvenient—it's unacceptable. That's why we've revolutionized the CNC machining process to deliver next-day, hand-delivered precision parts across the Bay Area, specializing in single prototypes and urgent needs.

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Impeller being machined

HOW WE DO IT

Our state-of-the-art robotic part handling system automates setups, fixturing, and transfers—all performed on-machine. Custom fixturing and tooling is just too slow. This automation, combined with standardized CAM programming, eliminates the manual processes that slow down traditional shops. We maintain a carefully curated inventory of the most popular materials and limit material dimensions to streamline operations. Our One Job At A Time policy ensures your urgent project receives focused attention, with courier hand-delivery available when every minute counts. *SF Bay Area only.

MATERIALS

Standard Materials (As Fast as Next-Day)
  • 6061-T6 Aluminum
  • 7075-T6 Aluminum
  • 304 Stainless Steel
  • 1014 Mild Steel
  • Delrin 150
Specialty Materials (As fast as Next-Week)
Metals:
  • 316 Stainless Steel
  • 17-4PH Stainless Steel
  • Titanium Grade 5
  • A2 Tool Steel
  • 4140 Cro-Moly Alloy Steel
  • Copper Alloys
  • Brass
Plastics:
  • Polycarbonate
  • Nylon 6
  • Acrylic
  • PTFE/Teflon
  • UHMW

Additional materials available upon request.

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Various material chunks

PROCESSES AND FINISHING

  • CNC Machining: 3+2 Axis capability
  • DFM, engineering and manufacturability feedback
  • Complex Surfacing
  • CNC Turning (Coming Soon)
Surface Finishing (Next-Day Service):
  • Bead Blasting

Surface Treatment: None available for Next Day

Surface Finishing (Next Week Service):
  • Polishing
  • Tumbling
  • Bead Blasting
Surface Treatment:
  • Electroless Nickel Plating
  • Passivation
  • Anodizing/Hard anodizing (adds to lead time)
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Bead blasted metal surface

SPECIFICATION

Part Specifications Next-Day Service
  • Part Dimensions up to 6" x 6" x 6" (150 x 150 x 150 mm)
  • Tolerances: +- 0.005in (+-0.13mm)
  • Minimum feature size: 0.04" (1mm)
  • Quantities up to 2 units
  • In-process inspection (no inspection report)
Part Specifications Next-Week Service:
  • Part Dimensions up to 40" x 20" x 20"
  • Tolerances: +- 0.001in (+-0.025mm)
  • Minimum feature size: 1mm
  • Quantities up to 100 units
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Digital caliper

ORDER PROCESS

Use the overly-obvious quote button, send us an email (parts@formrobotics.co) with requirements, model, and drawing, give us a call (415) 480-4324‬, or use the contact form.

  • We send you an email within 1 hour with a matrix quote for various lead times, quantities, and materials, and a link to pay online
  • Production begins once you make payment (the only terms we offer are credit card/pay-over-time etc.)
  • We have the parts hand-delivered to your office the next business day (if required) or shipped UPS
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