Need exactly one? Or five? We machine custom parts from a minimum order quantity of a single piece — with no setup fee and no minimum spend.
Most machine shops hide a setup or programming fee in every job. That fee only makes economic sense when it's spread over a big batch, so those shops either set a high minimum order quantity or quote a single piece at a price that makes you give up. If you needed one bracket, one bushing, or one replacement gear, you were out of luck.
EKINSUN takes a different approach: we fold programming and fixturing into the part price, which lets us quote a single piece fairly and honestly. A one-off prototype, a single repair part, or a five-piece pilot is normal work here, not a favour. If you have no drawing for that one part, our no-CAD ordering route covers you too.
| Quantity | Typical use | How we price it |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece | Prototype, single repair/replacement part | Fair single-piece price, no setup fee |
| 2–20 pieces | Pilot run, spares, small product batch | Per-unit drops as setup is shared |
| 20–100 pieces | Small production / bridge volume | Best per-unit; consider casting for plastics |
Planning to grow past this? See low-volume production and our OEM/ODM path for scaling — the program we write for your first piece carries straight into batches.
We won't pretend one piece costs the same per unit as a hundred — it doesn't, because setup time is shared across fewer parts. But two things keep a single piece reasonable: no separate setup fee, and choosing the right process for the quantity. CNC isn't always cheapest at very low volume:
| If you need… | Often the best process | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 metal part, tight tolerance | CNC machining | Accuracy and any metal, no tooling |
| 1 complex plastic concept fast | 3D printing (then CNC if needed) | Speed for a single proof |
| 10–100 identical plastic parts | Vacuum casting | One master serves many copies — no steel mould |
| Repair part with no drawing | CNC via reverse engineering | Copy the original, one piece |
We'll recommend the cheapest route for your quantity, even if it isn't the one you asked for.
Reordering later? Tell us. We hold your CNC program and fixtures so a repeat order is faster and priced lower per unit — you don't pay to "set up" the same part twice.
Single pieces and small batches run in any of our standard metals and plastics — aluminum, stainless, steel, brass, titanium, Delrin, nylon, PEEK and more. Typical lead time is 7–15 days after CAD approval, with express 3–7 day service available for urgent repairs.
Yes. MOQ is 1 piece, no setup fee, no minimum spend. Single prototypes and one-off replacement parts are routine for us.
They charge a setup fee that only pays off over a big batch. We fold programming and fixturing into the part price, so one piece can be quoted fairly.
Per-unit cost drops with quantity because setup is shared, but a single piece is still fair with no separate setup fee. If you'll reorder, we hold the program and price future batches lower.
No. For 10–100 plastic parts, vacuum casting from one master is often cheaper; for a single fast concept, 3D printing may win. We recommend the most economical process for your quantity.
One part or a small batch — describe it and we'll quote within 24 hours. No minimum spend.
MOQ 1 piece · No setup fee · Files confidential