I want to have a prototype or single part machined. How do I select a shop that will do that for me?

Many shops don't like doing prototype or single part jobs. Its not because those jobs aren't important. It has more to do with the amount of time spent in getting those jobs completed with very little or no financial gain for the shop involved. Of course there are exceptions to every rule.

In order to make this site a benefit to both the customer as well as the machine shops posted here, I've created an additional tag under the 'Categories' bar to the left of your screen marked 'Single part shops'. Shops under that category have expressed an interest in accommodating small jobs such as prototypes and single part jobs. If that category is not visible, then its because no shop has opted to be categorized as such.