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Capabilities

3-Axis Milling

Hurco VM30i

  • 50" x 20" x 20" (X, Y, Z) Work Envelope
  • 20 Tools 
  • 10,000 RPM Spindle
  • Tool and Part Probes
  • Great for multiple setup parts and 3D contouring

5-Axis Milling


Okuma M460V 5ax

  • 30" x 18" x 18" (X, Y, Z) Work Envelope
  • 32 Tools
  • 15,000 RPM Spindle
  • Tool and Part Probes
  • Great for multi-axis parts and 3D contouring

8-Axis Mill/Turn

Samsung SL2000BSY

  • 10" Dia. x 16" Length Work Envelope
  • OD & Face C-Axis Tools, with 4.125" Y-Axis Travel
  • 4,000 RPM Main Spindle, 4,500 RPM Sub-Spindle
  • 3" Bore Dia. 
  • Tool Probe
  • Great for low and high volume parts requiring both turning and milling 

5-Axis CMM


AIMS HB 8.10.6 5-Axis CMM

  • 31" x 19" x 23" (X, Y, Z) Work Envelope
  • Accurate multi-axis part inspection

Markforged 3D Printing

Markforged X7

  • 13" x 10.6" x 7.9" (X, Y, Z) Work Envelope in inches
  • Base Materials: Onyx (Std., Fire Retardant, Electro Static Discharge), Nylon, P-PLA, S-TPU  
  • Reinforcement Materials: Carbon Fiber , Carbon Fiber FR, Fiberglass, HSHT Fiberglass, Kevlar
  • Layer Height: 50 - 250 microns 
  • Beautiful, strong, useable parts. Great for fixtures, jigs, end effectors, templates, prototyping, and more. 

Markforged Mark Two

  • 12.6" x 5.2" x 6" (X, Y, Z) Work Envelope in inches
  • Base Materials: Onyx (Std., Fire Retardant, Electro Static Discharge), Nylon White
  • Reinforcement Materials: Carbon Fiber , Carbon Fiber FR, Fiberglass, HSHT Fiberglass, Kevlar
  • Layer Height: 100 - 250 microns 
  • Beautiful, strong, useable parts. Great for fixtures, jigs, end effectors, templates, prototyping, and more. 

Large Format FDM Printer


BigRep Studio G2

  • 40" x 20" x 20" (X, Y, Z) Work Envelope
  • Dual Extruders
  • Materials: ABS, ASA, BVOH, Hi-Temp, Hi-Temp CF, PA6/66, PETG, PLA, PLX, Pro HT, TPU 98A
  • Prototypes, Tooling, Fixtures, Jigs, Patterns, Molds, End-Use Parts
Design & Optimization Services

Design to Build

When two car guys with a vision wanted to protect perfect paint jobs--from curious kids with sticky hands--on expensive show cars , Hot Rod Halo sprung to life. 


The Halo system was designed to fit in two bags one person could carry. The car's tires hold the platforms in place. Telescoping poles with spring-loaded cables are strung together to complete the mobile barrier. An unexpected benefit... The cars won more shows.


The SHIFT4D team worked with Hot Rod Halo to redesign and refine their system in SOLIDWORKS, program the tool paths with CAMWorks, and machine the components in our shop. 


It was a pleasure working with these passionate entrepreneurs. Find them at: www.hotrodhalo.com

Other Services

Manufacturing Consulting

We evaluate each opportunity on a case-by-case basis. This is a deep and highly variable topic. But, after walking through  thousands of shops, we can usually find some areas for refinement. 


Specialties Include:

  • Software Systems and CAD/CAM
  • Reducing CNC cycle-times 
  • Teambuilding
  • Team-oriented pay structures
  • Problems solving

Shop Referrals

If your job doesn't fit with us, we can often refer you to another shop with the capabilities you need. 


If you'd like another set of eyes on the problem, don't hesitate to reach out. 


Business Coaching

We bring 35 years of business ownership and leadership experience to help address issues and refine systems. Together with you, we gage the temperature of the team, peel back the layers, identify the opportunities, then come up with a mutally-approved custom plan. 


People are our passion. Business coaching allows us to continually refine our systems and  programs. 


Specialties Include:

  • Team building and issue resolution
  • Systems and automation
  • Teambuilding pay structures
  • Corporate "psychology"