Mixed-Process Manufacturing
Combine CNC machining, turning, sheet metal fabrication, 3D printing, finishing and assembly for equipment containing different part types.
INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION · MOTION · TOOLING · MACHINE SYSTEMS
Industrial Automation Parts Manufacturing
Mockup manufactures custom parts and assemblies for automated equipment, production lines, motion systems and factory machinery. CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, 3D printing, finishing and assembly support projects from machine development through repeat equipment builds.
- Machine frames, motion components, tooling and enclosures
- CNC machining, sheet metal and mixed-process manufacturing
- Prototype, machine build and repeat production
- Inspection around assembly and motion interfaces
Send your machine assembly, drawings, BOM and critical interfaces for manufacturing and engineering review.
Mixed processesONE WORKFLOW
Motion interfacesALIGNMENT CONTROL
Fast revisionsMACHINE DEVELOPMENT
Prototype → repeatBUILD SUPPORT
01 / WHY MOCKUP FOR INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
Why Manufacture Automation Parts With Mockup?
Automation equipment brings precision components, fabricated structures, motion hardware, sensors and tooling into one mechanical system.
Mockup coordinates different manufacturing processes so parts arrive ready to fit the machine rather than being managed as disconnected orders.
Motion & Alignment Control
Manufacture bearing locations, linear-motion interfaces, motor mounts, shaft features and machine datums around their assembly relationships.
Custom Tooling Support
Produce nests, fixtures, grippers, tooling plates and changeover components for automated production equipment.
Machine-Build Quantities
Support one-off equipment, pilot machines, production cells and repeat machine builds without requiring mass-production quantities.
Fast Design Changes
Respond to engineering revisions during machine development without rebuilding the complete manufacturing route.
Assembly Support
Hardware installation and mechanical subassembly can reduce work required during final machine integration.
10+ YearsMANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE
10,000+PROJECTS DELIVERED
100+COUNTRIES SERVED
Prototype → Machine BuildMANUFACTURING SUPPORT
02 / AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT & PARTS
Industrial Automation Prototyping and Manufacturing
Automation systems depend on mechanical components working together across motion, positioning, sensing, handling and guarding.
Mockup supports machine builders with prototype components, custom tooling, equipment structures and repeat-build parts using production-intent materials.
Approved drawings, materials, finishes and inspection requirements can be carried into subsequent machine builds.
Start an automation manufacturing project ↗AUTOMATION HARDWARE / 28 PART TYPES
What Kind of Industrial Automation Parts Can We Make?
✓Machine Frames✓Base Plates✓Tooling Plates✓Linear Motion Mounts✓Motor Mounts✓Gearbox Mounts✓Bearing Housings✓Shafts & Pins✓Couplings✓Actuator Brackets✓Sensor Mounts✓Camera Mounts✓Robot Mounts✓End Effectors✓Grippers✓Fixture Plates✓Workholding Fixtures✓Assembly Jigs✓Part Nests✓Conveyor Components✓Guide Rails✓Machine Guards✓Control Enclosures✓Equipment Panels✓Covers✓Changeover Parts✓Inspection Fixtures✓Calibration Fixtures
03 / AUTOMATION MANUFACTURING
Match the Process to the Machine Component
Industrial automation rarely depends on one manufacturing technology. Structural parts, precision motion components and protective equipment each need a different production route.
01 / ROUTE
CNC Milling
For tooling plates, machine bases, fixtures, brackets, motor mounts and components requiring controlled datums and hole patterns.
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02 / ROUTE
5-Axis CNC Machining
For complex grippers, end effectors, housings and automation components with features across multiple faces.
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03 / ROUTE
CNC Turning
For shafts, pins, bushings, rollers, spacers and rotational components requiring controlled diameters and concentricity.
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04 / ROUTE
Sheet Metal Fabrication
For machine guards, cabinets, panels, covers, trays and equipment structures using cutting, bending, welding and hardware installation.
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05 / ROUTE
3D Printing
For sensor brackets, cable guides, ducts, gripper components, guards and fast-turn design iterations.
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06 / ROUTE
Assembly
Combine machined parts, fabricated components, bearings, inserts and specified hardware into mechanical subassemblies.
Explore service↗04 / AUTOMATIONMaterials &
Materials &
Surface Finishes
Material and finishing choices should follow the loads, wear conditions and environment of each machine component.
MATERIAL SYSTEMS
Materials
Aluminum 6061 and 7075, Stainless Steel 304 and 316, carbon steel, alloy steel, tool steel, POM, nylon and PEEK.
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WEAR & CORROSION CONTROL
Surface Finishes
Anodizing, hard anodizing, black oxide, electroless nickel, zinc plating, passivation, powder coating, painting and bead blasting.
View All Surface Finishes ↗05 / FROM MACHINE CONCEPT TO REPEAT BUILD
Manufacturing That Follows the Machine-Build Cycle
Development route: Machine Concept → Integration → Validation → First Build → Repeat Builds.
Machine Development
Produce initial structures, tooling and mechanical components for equipment assembly.
Integration Build
Install motors, actuators, sensors, tooling and guarding to identify interface or access changes.
Production Validation
Confirm machine datums, tooling positions, component fits and manufacturing revisions.
First Production Machine
Stabilize drawings, materials, finishes and inspection requirements.
Repeat Machine Builds
Carry approved manufacturing information into subsequent machines and spare-part releases.
06 / WHERE AUTOMATION HARDWARE GETS DIFFICULT
The Challenge Is Usually at the Interface
Motion, tooling and machine structures depend on relationships that remain stable through manufacturing, finishing and assembly.
Motion Alignment
Linear rails, bearings, shafts, motors and actuators rely on mounting surfaces and datums that remain aligned after assembly.
Large + Precise Geometry
Machine bases and tooling plates may combine large overall dimensions with localized precision requirements.
Tolerance Stack-Up
Combined variation across multiple brackets and components can affect sensor, tooling or motion position.
Fixture Repeatability
Workholding and assembly fixtures need stable locating features to repeatedly establish the same part position.
Equipment Access
Fasteners, sensors, pneumatic fittings and replaceable components need practical installation and maintenance access.
Design Changes
Automation hardware frequently changes during integration, making revision control important for later builds.
07 / DESIGN AROUND THE AUTOMATED SYSTEM
Control the Interfaces That Determine Machine Performance
Precision should be concentrated where it affects motion, positioning and repeatable workholding rather than applied equally to every feature.
Linear Rail Surfaces
Control flatness and parallelism.
Bearing & Shaft Fits
Control fit, position, alignment, runout and concentricity.
Motor & Gearbox Mounts
Control position and perpendicularity.
Tooling & Robot Plates
Control hole patterns, flatness and datum relationships.
Fixture Locators
Establish repeatable part positioning.
Sensor & Assembly Datums
Maintain stable, adjustable and repeatable machine integration.
08 / AUTOMATION QUALITY
Inspect Parts in the Context of the Machine
CMM, height gauges, precision measuring equipment and project-specific fixtures can be used according to the component. Inspection reports, FAI, material records and CoC can be supplied where agreed.
CMM, height gauges, precision measuring equipment and project-specific fixtures can be used according to the component. Inspection reports, FAI, material records and CoC can be supplied where agreed.
- ✓Hole and dowel position, flatness and parallelism
- ✓Bearing and shaft fits, concentricity and runout
- ✓Linear-motion surfaces and fixture locating features
- ✓Tooling datums, threads and post-finish dimensions
- ✓Hardware installation and mechanical assembly fit
09 / AUTOMATION APPLICATIONS
Manufacturing for Automated Equipment
Custom components and assemblies for machine builders, integration teams and repeat equipment programs.
Assembly Automation
Fixtures, nests, grippers, tooling plates and mechanical components for automated assembly cells.
Robotic Cells
Robot bases, end effectors, safety structures, sensor mounts and surrounding automation hardware.
Machine Vision Systems
Camera mounts, lighting brackets, sensor housings and positioning components.
Material Handling
Conveyor hardware, guides, rollers, grippers and transfer-system components.
Inspection & Test Equipment
Precision fixtures, nests, calibration components and equipment structures for automated testing.
Packaging & Custom Machinery
Frames, changeover components, guides, tooling and guarding for specialized automated equipment.
Industrial Automation Manufacturing FAQ
Can Mockup manufacture parts for one-off automation equipment?+
Yes. CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication and 3D printing are suitable for custom machinery and one-off equipment where dedicated production tooling is unnecessary.
Can you support repeat machine builds?+
Yes. Approved drawings, materials, finishes and inspection requirements can be carried into subsequent machines and spare-part orders.
Can you manufacture tooling and fixtures?+
Yes. Mockup manufactures fixture plates, nests, assembly jigs, workholding components, calibration fixtures and other custom production tooling.
Can you manufacture robot end effectors and grippers?+
Yes. Gripper bodies, fingers, tool plates, brackets and related mechanical components can be manufactured and assembled according to project scope.
Can machined and sheet metal parts be supplied together?+
Yes. CNC components, sheet metal structures, finishing, hardware and mechanical assembly can be coordinated through one project workflow.
What materials are commonly used for automation equipment?+
Common choices include aluminum 6061, carbon and alloy steels, stainless steel, tool steel and engineering plastics such as POM and nylon.
Can you support design revisions during machine development?+
Yes. Revised drawings can move through manufacturing as the machine develops. Clear revision control helps prevent superseded components from entering later builds.
INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION MANUFACTURING REVIEW
Request an automation manufacturing review ↗Review the Complete Automation System
Share your machine assembly, drawings, BOM, tooling requirements and critical motion interfaces. Mockup will review machining, fabrication, materials, finishing, inspection and assembly requirements.