Engineering / Manufacturing
Precision parts,
built right the
first time.
We make precision metal parts for demanding industries. Send your drawings or 3D models and we'll come back with a quote — usually within two business days.
- 0-Axis
- Complex shapes
- ±0.0002in
- Held tolerance
- ISO9001
- Quality system
ISO 9001:2015·ITAR Registered·Veteran-Owned—Van Alstyne, Texas
Our niche
Engineering + manufacturing,
under one roof.
We're a licensed engineering firm and a precision machine shop. Want a second set of eyes? We can review your design and suggest improvements — tighter where it counts, simpler where it isn't. Just want it made exactly to your drawing? We'll do that too.
How we engineer better parts01Licensed engineering firm02Design review on request
- 01DFM feedback on request
Ask and we'll tell you what to change to cut cost and risk — before we cut metal. Available on request — never an upsell, never forced.
- 02One accountable team
No gap between the engineer and the shop floor — one team owns the result.
- 03A superior part
Stronger, lighter, lower-cost, and easier to reproduce.
02 — Our work
Real parts. Real floor. No stock photos.
Every part machined in Van Alstyne, TX
01 — Capabilities
Precision machining,
start to finish.
Full-service precision machining under one roof — from a single prototype to full production runs, made exactly to your design.
Full-Service Manufacturing
Machined, finished, and inspected — delivered complete to your spec.
machined, finished, delivered complete Explore5-Axis CNC Machining
Complex shapes cut accurately in one setup — fewer steps, fewer errors.
5 axes · single-setup accuracy ExplorePrecision Machining
Parts made to exact measurements, every time.
±0.0002" achievable on feature ExploreCNC Milling
Solid metal cut into finished parts — 3-, 4-, and 5-axis.
3 / 4 / 5-axis ExploreCNC Turning
Round parts — shafts, pins, fittings — finished in one setup.
finished in one setup ExploreEngineering + Machining
Our engineers review your design and suggest improvements — free, when you want it.
DFM on request ExploreProduction Machining
Larger runs made consistently, with the paperwork regulated industries require.
short & mid-volume ExploreQuality & Inspection
Every part measured and documented — fully traceable.
ISO 9001:2015 ExploreRapid Prototyping
Working prototypes in real production-grade metal, fast.
prototype → production ExploreFinishing Services
Protective and cosmetic coatings — anodizing, plating, and more.
MIL-spec coordinated ExploreStart the conversation
Three ways to get started.
Not sure where to begin? Pick whatever fits — a quick question, a free design review, or a full quote. We'll take it from there.
Have a quick question?
Talk to an engineer — call, text, or chat. No commitment, no sales pitch.
Talk to an engineer 02Want a free design review?
Send your drawing or 3D file. We'll show you how to make the part better and cheaper — free, no obligation.
Get a free review 03Ready for pricing?
Upload your file and we'll come back with pricing and lead time — one part or a full production run.
Request a quote03 — Precision by the numbers
Measured. Repeatable. Proven.
04 — Process
From design to finished part.
A disciplined process that keeps quality in and surprises out — numbered the way we track every job on the floor.
- OP 10Intake
Quote & design review
Send your drawing or 3D file. We respond with detailed pricing and lead time — and, if you want it, engineering feedback on what to change to cut cost and risk.
- OP 20Plan
Engineering & programming
We program the toolpaths and plan how the part is held — so it stays rigid and holds tolerance from the very first cut.
- OP 30Cut
Precision machining
5-axis milling and turning on calibrated equipment, run by machinists who own the result — from the first part to the last.
- OP 40Prove
Inspection & documentation
We inspect the first part and check throughout the run under ISO 9001:2015, with material certificates and full documentation to match.
- OP 50Ship
Delivery
Packaged, documented, and inspected — with rush options when the schedule is the hard part.
05 — Materials
From aluminum to the exotics.
Aluminum is our specialty — but the hard jobs live in the hard metals. We machine the alloys that punish tooling and demand patience.
Aluminum
Our specialty. 6061, 7075, and beyond — precise, repeatable, beautifully finished.
Specialty TiTitanium
High strength-to-weight for aerospace and medical-grade components.
SSStainless Steel
Corrosion resistance and strength for demanding service conditions.
ASAlloy Steel
4140, 4340, and 8620 — high strength and toughness for shafts, gears, and structural parts.
CuYellow Metals
Brass, bronze, copper 110, and tellurium copper — conductivity, bearing, and free-machining detail.
EpEngineering Plastics
PEEK, Vespel, Ultem, PTFE, Delrin — including semiconductor-grade polymers.
06 — Industries
Trusted where failure isn't an option.
ISO 9001:2015 · ITAR registered · full material and process traceability on every lot.
08 — In the shop
Mirror finish,
straight off the machine.
No polishing booth, no tricks — surface finish this clean comes from rigid setups, sharp tooling, and toolpaths written by people who care. Press play. Sound on.
Got a tough part?
Send it over.
Send a drawing or STEP file and we'll come back with pricing and lead time — usually within two business days. Ask and we'll include DFM feedback too.
Free download
Free machining resources
Our complete library of CNC machining guides — tolerances, materials, 5-axis, design-for-manufacturing, and cost estimation.
OWNED
09 — About
A Texas shop built on hard problems.
Rigid Concepts is a veteran-owned precision machine shop in Van Alstyne, Texas — proudly serving Dallas, Plano, Richardson, Allen, McKinney, and the wider DFW metroplex, along with clients across the country.
We started this shop to take on the hardest parts: exotic alloys, unforgiving tolerances, geometry that demands five axes and a steady hand. That focus is our identity. When the job is hard, that's exactly when you call us.
10 — Request a quote
Tell us about your part.
Upload your drawing or STEP file and we'll come back with pricing and lead time — from a single one-off part to full production runs.
ITAR NOTICE — technical data is handled under ITAR-registered controls. Your files are never shared.
Positioning
Details matter.
Rare metals. Razor-thin tolerances. Shapes that have to be perfect. Small batches and one-off parts. The hard jobs are the ones we were built for.
Rigid Concepts is a veteran-owned precision machine shop and licensed engineering firm in Van Alstyne, Texas — serving the Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex and clients nationwide. We pair simultaneous 5-axis capability with disciplined ISO 9001:2015 quality systems, so the part you need made, made right, made on time, actually gets made.
Precision parts, built right the first time.