Automotive
Molds, dies, checking fixtures and prototypes for Ontario's automotive suppliers.
- Injection and compression molds
- Stamping dies and checking fixtures
- Plant replacement parts
A8 MFG · Ontario, Canada
Prototypes, tooling and production parts.
We make prototypes, molds, fixtures and production parts for automotive, robotics, medical and drone companies, using CNC machining, 3D printing, carbon fiber composites and tooling. Based in Ontario, Canada.
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Rapid prototyping
CNC, 3D printed and carbon fiber prototypes
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Production tooling
Molds, dies, jigs and fixtures
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CNC machining and 3D printing
5-axis machining, plastic and metal printing
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Carbon fiber and composites
Parts, tooling and engineering
Industries
Automotive, robotics, medical and drones.
We supply machined, printed and carbon fiber parts, and the tooling to make them, to companies in these four industries.
Robotics and Automation
Carbon fiber links, machined housings and fixtures for robot builders and integrators.
- Carbon fiber arms and frames
- Machined joint housings
- End-of-arm tooling
Medical and Orthopedic
Carbon fiber and machined components for prosthetic, orthotic and orthopedic device makers.
- Prosthetic springs and pylons
- Machined titanium fittings
- Test fixtures
Drones and UAVs
Carbon fiber airframes, machined mounts and enclosures for drone and UAV builders.
- Carbon fiber frames and arms
- Motor and payload mounts
- Enclosures and molds
Capabilities
Machining, tooling, 3D printing and composites.
We also supply industrial equipment, hydraulics, bearings, pumps and valves.
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Prototyping
Functional prototypes from your CAD for fit checks, testing and pilot runs.
- CNC machined prototypes
- 3D printed metal and plastic parts
- Short runs and bridge tooling
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Tooling
Molds, dies, jigs and fixtures for manufacturers, including Ontario automotive suppliers.
- Injection and compression molds
- Stamping dies and checking fixtures
- Rapid and bridge tooling
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3D Printing
Plastic and metal printed parts for one-offs and short runs.
- FDM, resin and nylon powder
- Metal powder bed printing
- Printed, then machined to size
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CNC Machining
5-axis milling and turning for single parts and production runs.
- Aluminum, steel, stainless and titanium
- Engineering plastics
- Inspection reports on request
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Composites
Carbon and glass fiber parts, and the tooling to make them.
- Prepreg compression molding
- Vacuum infusion and wet layup
- Filament wound tubes
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Carbon Fiber
Design, tooling and production of carbon fiber parts, and advice on where carbon fiber is worth using.
- Material and layup selection
- Process and mold design
- Troubleshooting and cost reviews
Process
How a project runs
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Send your files
Share CAD, drawings or a sketch, with material, quantity and timing. We'll sign your NDA first if you need one.
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Review and quote
We review the design for manufacturability and quote with any suggested changes.
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First parts
First articles are inspected against your drawing and sent to you for approval.
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Production
We run production and ship with the inspection records you require.
Our own products
We build our own products, too.
Our SSD enclosures, laptop stands and ski poles use the same prepreg molding, titanium and aluminum machining, and adhesive bonding we offer customers.
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Made in CanadaSSD Enclosure 1
Prepreg carbon shell · machined backplate · Thunderbolt 4
$299.00 CAD
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Ski Pole 1 - Titanium
Hollow carbon shaft · bonded titanium hardware
$1,599.00 CAD
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V1 Titanium Laptop Stand
CNC-machined titanium · built-in NVMe enclosure
$599.00 CAD
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V1 Aluminum Laptop Stand
CNC-machined aluminum · built-in NVMe enclosure
$299.00 CAD
Made in Canada
SSD Enclosure 1
A Thunderbolt 4 NVMe enclosure in a 4 mm shell of genuine carbon fiber, pre-preg compression molded.
- Shell
- 4 mm genuine carbon fiber, pre-preg compression molded
- Fiber tensile strength
- Over 4,100 MPa
- Controller
- JHL7440, Thunderbolt 4 compatible
- Transfer speed
- Up to 40Gbps
- Cooling
- On-demand active fan
- Weave
- 2x2 twill or spreadtow
- Backplate
- 6061-T6 aluminum in Victory Gold, Quantum Silver or Stealth Black
$299.00 CAD
See SSD Enclosure 1Knowledge base
Manufacturing guides
Technical guides to the processes we use, covering typical tolerances, materials and cost factors.
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Composite Manufacturing Processes
How carbon fiber and composite parts are made: wet layup, infusion, RTM, prepreg, autoclave, compression molding, filament winding, pultrusion and more.
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The Seven Categories of 3D Printing
FDM, resin, SLS and MJF, metal powder bed fusion, PolyJet, binder jetting, DED and sheet lamination: how each 3D printing method works and what it's for.
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CNC Machining Processes
How CNC milling, turning, 5-axis machining, EDM and grinding work, what tolerances and finishes they hold, and what drives the cost of a machined part.
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Tooling: Molds, Dies, Jigs and Fixtures
Tooling is everything built to make a part: injection and compression molds, casting and stamping dies, jigs, fixtures and gauges. How each one works.
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Metal Fabrication Processes
How metal fabrication works: laser, plasma and waterjet cutting, press brake and tube bending, MIG and TIG welding, and finishing, with design tips.
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Surface Finishes for Metal Parts
Anodizing, hard anodizing, chem film, powder coating, plating, black oxide, passivation and PVD: what each metal finish does and when to use it.
Get a quote
Tell us about your part
Send a few details and we'll follow up by email about drawings, materials and timing. We'll sign your NDA first if you need one.
- info@a8mfg.com
- Location
- Ontario, Canada