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Custom Machining

The in-house custom machining team can quickly modify any catalog part or create a fully custom solution—no outsourcing required. We’ll even source specialty materials if needed, saving you time and hassle.

What to Look for in a Reliable Custom Machining Provider

Even with thousands of profiles and accessories available, some parts still need customization to meet exact requirements. Choosing the right precision machining partner is key, and not always easy. Learn why 80/20 is the ideal choice for meeting your machining needs efficiently and cost-effectively.

Reliable, Precise Custom Products to Fit Your Needs

A mobile industrial workstation built with 80/20 T-slot aluminum, featuring a black work surface, a pull-out keyboard tray, and multiple blue storage bins. The unit includes a monitor mount and heavy-duty casters for versatile workspace organization.A mobile industrial workstation built with 80/20 T-slot aluminum, featuring a black work surface, a pull-out keyboard tray, and multiple blue storage bins. The unit includes a monitor mount and heavy-duty casters for versatile workspace organization.

No Minimums

You have access to over 200 stock structural shapes so we can make your custom bracket or part fast. Don't waste time working with multiple vendors — with 80/20 there are no minimum charges and no minimum runs. Our state-of-the-art equipment can handle single parts or large quantities.

A dedicated fabrication specialist operating a Haas CNC machine control panel. The technician is reviewing technical project specifications on a printed document while preparing to machine custom 80/20 T-slot aluminum components.A dedicated fabrication specialist operating a Haas CNC machine control panel. The technician is reviewing technical project specifications on a printed document while preparing to machine custom 80/20 T-slot aluminum components.

Dedicated Team

This dedicated and experienced team means your requirements are met to your exact specifications each and every time. With millions of dollars in cutting-edge machines that are calibrated to extremely tight tolerances, .005" to be exact, rest assured — your part, fixture, or jig will fit just as you expected.

Two custom-machined silver aluminum brackets resting on a technical engineering drawing. The blueprint shows detailed tap and bore specifications, highlighting the high-tolerance fabrication and quality control for 80/20 T-slot components.Two custom-machined silver aluminum brackets resting on a technical engineering drawing. The blueprint shows detailed tap and bore specifications, highlighting the high-tolerance fabrication and quality control for 80/20 T-slot components.

Premium Quality

From the initial quote process, through the production, finishing, and shipping stages, we make sure to check and recheck the accuracy and quality of your design and product. We individually review each quote design. Each part is given a visual inspection as well as measurement check throughout every process.

Get Free Design Assistance 

80/20 design technicians from our distribution partner network offer free quotes and optimization guidance to take your project from concept to completion—cost-effectively. Start by submitting the online design assistance form and a local 80/20 distributor will reach out to follow up.

CAD software displaying a modular aluminum T‑slot framing structure used for engineering design and product developmentCAD software displaying a modular aluminum T‑slot framing structure used for engineering design and product development

Design Software Resources

Close-up of an aluminum T-slot frame designed in 80/20 IdeaBuilder software, showing modular profile connections and bracing.Close-up of an aluminum T-slot frame designed in 80/20 IdeaBuilder software, showing modular profile connections and bracing.

Web-Based Software

3D rendering of 80/20 T-slot aluminum profiles, hinges, and diamond plate panels featuring the Auto Quoter SW logo for automated quoting in SolidWorks.3D rendering of 80/20 T-slot aluminum profiles, hinges, and diamond plate panels featuring the Auto Quoter SW logo for automated quoting in SolidWorks.

Solidworks® Plug-in

A technical 3D CAD wireframe drawing showing a machine base assembly with a caster wheel and aluminum extrusions, featuring the 80/20 AutoQuoter X II brand logo.A technical 3D CAD wireframe drawing showing a machine base assembly with a caster wheel and aluminum extrusions, featuring the 80/20 AutoQuoter X II brand logo.

AutoQuoterX II® Plug-in

3D rendering of an 80/20 aluminum T-slot end fastener assembly showing modular profile connection hardware and mounting plate.3D rendering of an 80/20 aluminum T-slot end fastener assembly showing modular profile connection hardware and mounting plate.

Power Your Designs with the 80/20 CAD Library

When you're designing with 80/20 products there's several resources at your disposal. Browse the CAD library for the products you need to help build an 80/20 solution. 

How-To Tutorials

Learn the Tools and Features

Explore how-to tutorial videos to learn features and tools with AutoQuoterX® II, plus discover tips and tricks to speed up your design process.

YouTube tutorial thumbnail for 80/20 AutoQuoterX II software, showing a laptop screen displaying the interface and a bill of materials for an aluminum frame assembly.YouTube tutorial thumbnail for 80/20 AutoQuoterX II software, showing a laptop screen displaying the interface and a bill of materials for an aluminum frame assembly.
Technical Support

Have a Design Question?

There's support at your fingertips. Contact an 80/20 design specialist with questions during your build process via email or live chat. 

A man wearing a headset sits at a desk, looking at a computer monitor displaying a 3D T-slot aluminum frame design in the IdeaBuilder software interface.A man wearing a headset sits at a desk, looking at a computer monitor displaying a 3D T-slot aluminum frame design in the IdeaBuilder software interface.
Distributor Support

Need Support in Your Area?

Take advantage of 80/20 services through our network of distribution partners near you. Select from design assistance, on-site visits and ongoing support.

Local technical support sales representative shaking hands with a customer in an industrial warehouse settingLocal technical support sales representative shaking hands with a customer in an industrial warehouse setting