Reliable,
accessible
CNC service

Based in Leeds

Serving UK Wide

3 Axis Machine
1520 mm x 3050mm bed
Sculpting
Large Batch Production
Accessible
DIY Friendly
Close up of CNC cutting out shapes
Collage of images showing products made with the CNC machine
CNC machine cutting intricate shapes
Two people reviewing CNC designs on a computer
Various intricate shapes cut with the CNC machine
Large cut out of the word 'CREATE' made with the CNC machine
Complex selection of frames cut with the CNC machine
Stack of frames and large wooden pieces cut with the CNC machine
Wavy undulating lines cut with CNC
The word 'Leeds' cut with a CNC machine
3 Axis Machine
1520 mm x 3050mm bed
Sculpting
Large Batch Production
Accessible
DIY Friendly

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If you already have design files ready
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"Working with CNC People was a breeze. They took my basic idea and made it amazing! First class help and support from design to execution."

— Tim Frenneaux, Co-founder (Do Books)

How it works

1. Upload your files
What kind of files?
2. We send a quote
3. We make it
4. We deliver it
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What we need

Supplying your own vector files

The CNC runs from vector files. If you provide DXF, DWG or AI files, we can get started straight away.

Generally we work with standard sheet sizes of 8 x 4" (AKA 2440mm x 1220mm). So bear this in mind when you are setting out your design files.

For all formats please download our file guide to get started setting up your file correctly.

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IDEAL

DXF
CAD file

Usable

AI
Adobe Illustator
DWG
CAD file

Other file types

If you are not able to provide vector files, we can also create design based on other image files, or a project brief document. Additional costs will be added to your project, depending on how much work is needed to translate your designs.

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Two People cutting out shapes on the CNC
CNC cutting out panels and the word 'IDEA'
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Close up of different CNC tool heads
Close up of CNC cutting wood
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close up of CNC tool heads

Our CNC Machine

Our 3 axis, multicam machine can handle almost any job with high precision, from sculpting to large batch production. With years of experience in the industry we pride ourselves on providing an accessible, quality service no matter what industry you're from.

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Pricing

Pricing is calculated individually for each project we do. Simply upload your design files when completing the quote request and we will get back to you with a cost within 24 hours.

We have a minimum project cost of £100 + VAT

What determines project pricing?

There are a number of important factors when pricing your project, including but not limited to:

  • How complete your designs are

  • How complex your designs are

  • The materials we need to use for your project

  • The desired finish

  • Your project deadline

Delivery costs

We send out everything from envelopes to pallets. Include your delivery address when requesting a quote and we will include this cost.

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Materials

We have experience with cutting most materials including Hardwood, Birch Ply, MDF, Composites, Acrylics, Solid Surface, Plastics, Valchromat, Polycarbonate, Corian, Himacs. We do not cut metal. Common materials are listed below but if you have something else in mind we are happy to discuss other options.

MDF
Acrylic
Birch Plywood
Laser Plywood
Polypropylene
Wood
Veneered Plywood
Modelling Foam
OSB
Hardwoods
Decorative Panels
Recycled Plastic Sheets
Valchromat

Cutting Methods

Our 3 axis CNC machine can cut, engrave and 3D sculpt. A whole host of tools can be used and combined together to create different effects. Cutting anything from foam to plywood and many many materials in between, there are endless combinations to create exciting things.

Note: you may see a variety of different terms used by others to describe these processes - but this is how we describe them:

A peg board with various colourful shapes cut with the CNC router
A 6ft plywood box full of a moving plywood landscape mechanism. Being tested in a workshop
Intricate geometric frames cut with CNC machine
A number 1, cut from white melomin faced plywood with the CNC router

Cut following a vector path. The machine can be programmed for cutting "inside", "outside" or "on" the vector.

A logo for 'little journey', pocket cut with the CNC router
Close up of an intricate CNC routed sign for Duke Makes

Remove an area of material defined by a closed vector to a set depth.

3D Carved plywood in wave shapes cut using the CNC router
A close up of a CNC machine carving some modelling foam
A CNC cut and carved sign

Upload a .stl file and have the form carved out by up to 8 specialist carving tools.

FAQs

We have experience with cutting most materials including Hardwood, Birch Ply, MDF, Composites, Acrylics, Solid Surface, Plastics, Valchromat, Polycarbonate, Corian, Himacs. We do not cut metal. Common materials are listed below but if you have something else in mind we are happy to discuss other options.

We cannot hire out the CNC machine. If you have artworks you need cutting, fill out our job enquiry form here with all your details and upload any artworks you have and we can get back to you with a quote.

Most projects can be completed within 2 weeks, however our booking times vary depending on busy periods. For a project to be expedited, if we have capacity , we charge an additional fast-track fee. Please get in touch with your artworks and details of the project and we will follow up from there on time and costs.

Start your project today

If you already have design files ready
Get a quote
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