Source custom parts for the robotics industry
- Custom parts with varying levels of complexity
- Ideal for prototyping or full production runs
- Fast and reliable with local and global manufacturing options
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Manufacture robotics with digital efficiency
With a huge variety of manufacturing capabilities available for low-volume prototyping through to full-scale production, Metal Market provides everything you need to build robotics. Whether you're developing unique end effectors, customized fixtures or workholdings, or an entirely new robotic system with a large number of custom components, our network of trusted manufacturers provides limitless capacity for making highly customized parts.
Certified for every application
Metal Market is ISO 9001 certified and our suppliers have industrial certifications.
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- AS 9100
- PPAP
Comprehensive quality documentation
Get validation reports to ensure the highest quality and compliance.
- CMM Inspection Report
- Full Dimensional Inspections
- Material Test Reports
- Certificates of Conformance
Highest quality standards
We use a rigorous set of protocols and procedures to maintain quality.
- Special tooling
- Dimensional checks
- Review of all documentation
- Full IP protections
Parts in 2 days with Metal Market
Metal Market and its network work together to bring you the world's most comprehensive manufacturing solution. While the network can provide a large breadth of capabilities, our factories offer expedited manufacturing with automated in-house machines for the industry's fastest lead times.
How robotics & automation engineers use Metal Market
Robotics & automation manufacturing capabilities
CNC turning
Lathes and live tooling ideal for cylindrical parts
- • 60+ metals & plastics, including 10+ aluminum & 20+ steel
- • Lead times from 5 business days
3D printing
FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF
- • 25+ plastics & 35+ colors
- • Lead times from 1 business day
Sheet metal fabrication
Laser cutting, bending, and post-processing
- • Aluminum, steel, stainless steel, copper, brass
- • Lead times from 5 business days
Injection molding
Rapid tooling and production molds
- • Over 30 materials available
- • Lead times from 10 business days
Common materials for robotics
We provide access to strong, lightweight materials and surface finishes that can weather every application.
Metals
Aluminum 6061 & 7075:
Lightweight, high strength-to-weight ratio
Stainless Steel 304 & 316:
Corrosion resistance, high durability
Titanium Grade 5:
Exceptional strength, lightweight
Brass C360:
Low friction, good for gears/bushings
Copper C101:
High electrical conductivity
Tool Steel:
High hardness, wear resistance
Plastics
Nylon (PA12, PA6):
Tough, impact resistant, low friction
Delrin (POM):
High stiffness, low friction, dimensional stability
ABS:
Impact resistance, good machinability
Polycarbonate (PC):
High impact strength, transparency
PEEK:
High performance, heat resistance
TPU/TPE:
Flexible, rubber-like properties
Gallery of robotics parts
Helping robotics companies innovate
Rapid Prototyping
Iterate designs quickly with our fast turnaround times. Test form, fit, and function with production-grade materials before committing to expensive tooling.
Scalable Production
Seamlessly transition from prototyping to low-volume production and mass manufacturing. Our network scales with your needs as your product grows.
Supply Chain Resilience
Mitigate risks with our distributed network of manufacturers. We ensure continuity of supply even during global disruptions.