CNC Machining for One-Off Parts and Small Runs, in Lower Manhattan.

Soho Precision is a machine shop and contract manufacturer. We turn drawings and ideas from artists, designers, architects, film crews and technology companies into finished parts.

We specialize in the last-minute save. Guaranteed 24-36 hour turnaround on select work.

Turning of large-diameter solid brass lighting component

Who We Work With

We look for one-off, prototype and small production work, and we like unusual briefs.

  • One-off
  • Prototype
  • Small production
  • Artists
  • Furniture and lighting designers
  • Film production
  • Architects
  • Technology companies
  • And others

Historic Facade Restoration

New York is full of historic buildings, and keeping them standing often means recreating parts that no longer exist. We machine one-off and small-run pieces to replace and recreate facade elements for historic structures.

Discuss a Restoration Project
Three circa-1910 window muntin plinth recreations in iron, machined with molded profiles and mounting holes
Circa-1910 window muntin plinth recreation from iron
A circa-1910 ventilation shaft grating recreation in iron, a row of four-lobed openings set in a frame
Circa-1910 ventilation shaft grating recreation from iron

Equipment and Skills

We take a project from first idea to measured, finished part. Engineering, analysis and rendering come first, then machining, welding, finishing and inspection, all in one shop. Because we own all the equipment, everything listed can be turned around quickly.

Machining

  • 4-axis CNC machining
  • 2-axis CNC turning
  • Precision grinding

Welding and Laser Work

  • TIG welding
  • Laser CNC welding
  • Laser engraving

Finishing

  • Polishing and finishing services
  • Heat treatment of small components
  • Sputter coating of small components

3D Printing

  • Plastic 3D printing
  • 3µm resolution resin 3D printing of micro components

Engineering and Design

  • Engineering and design services
  • FEA analysis
  • Product rendering services

Inspection

  • Mitutoyo vision measurement
  • Mitutoyo CMM
  • Taylor Hobson roundness testing
  • Mitutoyo profilometer testing
  • Rockwell hardness testing
Milling of large-scale clear acrylic vitrine component
Production run of billet aluminum luxury chair components
Precision turning of solid brass lamp component

Materials

Stainless Steel

  • 304, 316, 416, 430

Aluminum

  • 6061, 7075

Steel and Iron

  • Low-carbon steels: 1016, 1020
  • High-strength steel: 4140
  • Iron alloys

Tool Steel

  • A2, O1

Copper and Brass

  • C360, C330, C230, C220

Plastics

  • Delrin
  • Acrylic
  • Polycarbonate
  • PEEK
  • ABS

Don’t see your material? Ask.

Tolerances

±0.003” (±0.075 mm)

Standard tolerances on most materials

±0.0004” (±0.010 mm)

Advanced tolerances available on select materials

A polished steel die with concentric rings
Polished steel die for luxury cast component
A polished metal display frame on a flat base, holding two rows of angled rods
Bespoke jewelry display for Foundrae brand
Fluted elevator trim with mitered corners, set in a white wall
Elevator trim for Sinvin commercial real estate firm headquarters
A company name and apple logo machined into a brushed aluminum plate
Movie prop – Applebee’s signage cut and finished from aluminum plate
A steel component being parted off on a lathe with coolant flowing
Parting off of steel component on lathe
A stack of polished curved brass hinges laid on a work surface
Custom solid brass hinges for designer cabinet

Request a Quote

Tell us what you are making, how many you need, and when you need it. If you have drawings or CAD files, attach them below and we will come back with a price and lead time.

Prefer to write directly? info@sohoprecision.com.

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