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Prototype parts,
made by hand,
cut by machine.

CAP · CNC + 3D printing § Edinburgh / UK

A small shop in Edinburgh. Desktop CNC machining and FDM printing for hobbyists, makers, and weekend engineers. Send a STEP or STL — we'll machine the part and post it.

M8.Industries
// EST. 2025
M8.Industries
Prototype & parts manufacturing
// SHOP STATUS
LocationEdinburgh, UK
HoursMon–Fri 09:00 – 18:00 GMT
Lead time3–5 business days
Min. orderNone. One-off welcome.
File formats.step .stp .stl .3mf .dxf
§ 01 / 03What we make

Two processes. One shop. Real machines, not a marketplace.

CAP-01Subtractive

CNC Machining

Desktop 3-axis milling on a Carvera Air. Plenty for brackets, mounts, jigs, enclosures, and one-off prototype parts. We won't pretend it's a Haas — if you need a hardened-steel mould tool, we'll point you elsewhere.

MachineMakera Carvera Air
EnvelopeX 360 · Y 240 · Z 140 mm
Spindle200 W brushless · 15,000 rpm
Tolerance±0.05 mm typical · surface Ra 1.6 µm
Materials
6061 aluminumBrass C360CopperDelrinHDPEPMMAHardwood
Makera Carvera Air desktop CNC mill
FRAME · 001/004REF · CAP-01
CAP-02Additive

3D Printing

FDM on a Bambu Lab H2D — dual-extruder, so multi-material prints (support interfaces, two-tone parts, soluble PVA) come out clean. Great for jigs, enclosures, fixtures, and functional prototypes.

MachineBambu Lab H2D (dual extruder)
Build vol.350 × 320 × 325 mm
Layer height0.08 – 0.30 mm
FinishRaw · sanded · vapour-smoothed (ASA)
Materials
PLAPETGABSASAPA-CFPCTPU 95APVA (support)
Bambu Lab H2D dual-extruder 3D printer
FRAME · 002/004REF · CAP-02
// WORKSHOP ROADMAPIncoming kit
NestWorks C500 desktop CNC mill
INC-01Arriving 2026
NestWorks C500
Desktop CNC mill
800 W · 18,000 RPM · ±0.02 mm · 8-pos ATC. Brings hardened steel, tool steel, and titanium into scope. 5 W diode laser module for engraving included.
SineCore SC-512L desktop CNC lathe
INC-02Arriving 2026
SineCore SC-512L
Desktop CNC lathe
1200 W spindle · 3000 RPM · 235 mm max swing · 375 mm bed · 8-pos ATC · 5C collets. Turning in steel, stainless, brass, and titanium.
§ 02 / 03Get in touch

Send a file. Get a real human reply within 24 hours.

We're not a quote bot. Email us your model — STEP preferred — plus target material, quantity, and any tolerances or finish notes. We'll send back a quote, lead time, and DFM suggestions if anything's off.

Email
hello@m8.industries
Phone
+44 131 496 0118
text preferred
Workshop
Unit 7, 37 Roseburn Street, Edinburgh EH12 5PE
visits by appointment
Hours
Mon – Fri · 09:00 – 18:00 GMT/BST
§ 03 / 03Frequently asked

Six things people ask before sending the first file.

Don't see your question? email us →

No. One-off prototypes are the bread and butter. We just ask that you have a real model — not a sketch on a napkin (although we'll happily help you turn the napkin into a model).

For CNC: .step / .stp (best), .iges, .x_t. For printing: .stl, .3mf, .step. Send 2D drawings as .pdf or .dxf if you have specific tolerances or finish callouts.

Standard lead time is 3–5 business days from confirmed quote. Most prints turn around in 24–48 hours. Rush service is available for an upcharge — ask when you send the file.

Yes, and we'd rather you ask up front than re-machine a part. We'll flag thin walls, sharp internal corners, unreachable features, and material picks that fight your use case. No charge for that conversation.

UK by default via Royal Mail / Parcelforce. EU and worldwide by courier — message us with the destination and we'll quote shipping with the part.

Yes, by appointment. We're at Unit 7, 37 Roseburn Street — happy to show you the machines. Drop us a line a day or two ahead so someone's there to let you in.