📍 Lower Hutt, Wellington — NZ Made

From rough ideas
to parts you can
actually use.

CNC machining for one-off parts welcome. Sketches are fine. We’ll take you through the steps from concept to machining before you commit a single dollar.

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Precision CNC Machining & Industrial Engraving · Small batch to production

01
Small-Batch CNC

One-off and low-volume quantities. We offer clear quotes and realistic lead times. No minimum order quantities. We use our own design CNC gantry mill machines built specifically for NZ small businesses and inventors.

02
Industrial Engraving

Specialist capability for stainless steel panels, asset tags, serial plates, and custom components. Clean finish, repeatable precision, high quality finish every time. Colour fill available.

03
Prototyping & DFM

Make → Test → Improve. Sketches or CAD welcome. We can provide practical Design for Manufacture guidance for your product development that will save you time and money before prototyping begins.

Sound Familiar?

You shouldn’t need
a big order to get
precision parts.

I only need one part, but every shop wants a massive MOQ.
My current provider is too big to care about my small project.
Ordering from overseas is too slow, too risky, and too complicated.
I’m not ready for mass production — I just need to prove the concept works.

If this is where you’re at,
DATUM is the bridge between your idea and a physical part.

Let’s Have a Chat

What Our Clients Say

We have used Datum Machines numerous times. From start to finish they were professional, responsive, and clearly very skilled at what they do. They took the time to understand exactly what we needed and delivered high-quality results. We will definitely continue using them. Thank you, team!

— Google Review

I worked with Datum Machines to produce a functional prototype for my final college project. Throughout the process they were informative, communicated promptly, and made my first experience producing a working prototype smooth and insightful. I would happily recommend them to anyone looking to bring their designs to life.

— Student Project

I worked with Datum Machines over a number of months on a personal project of mine and they were immensely helpful. Both with their machining capabilities and with their ability and willingness to help me work through the prototype phases and redesigns.

— Client
What We Do

What we
actually do

  • 01

    Precision CNC Machining
    Prototype to small batch (1–100+ units). Tight tolerances, clean finish. Repeatable precision.
  • 02

    Industrial Engraving
    Precision engraving for stainless-steel Lift Panels and Industrial Information Panels. Control Panels, Metal and Plastic Switch plates, signs and tags.
  • 03

    Part Modifications
    Reworking or fixing existing parts to save your project.
  • 04

    Design Support (DFM)
    Turning your napkin sketch into manufacture-ready CAD. We can tell you what to consider and what you need to know before you begin your project. It could save you heaps!
Materials We Run
Aluminium
Brass
Stainless
Delrin
Nylon
Acrylic
Composites
Plastics
+ More
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DATUM DGM-S1 CNC Gantry Mill for cnc machining, DEM-S1 Desktop CNC Mill for Education

We design and build our own CNC machines right here in New Zealand —
the DGM-S1 for industry and manufacturing, and the DEM-S1 for
education. Every job is done in-house, on machines we trust.


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Why DATUM Exists

We started DATUM because we wanted a small footprint precision CNC machine we could rely on every day in our New Zealand workshop — so we designed and built our own.

That same practical, hands-on mindset shapes how we work with our customers.

Most of the people we work with don’t need thousands of parts. They need just one or two, or a small batch run and help with prototyping work.

We understand because we make our own products in small numbers.

We run our own job shop on the same machines we design and build, so we know what works, what doesn’t. With our CAM experience we can help identify how to machine your parts in the most efficient way — which will cut your costs.

No corporate jargon. Small team — honest advice, practical machining, and parts delivered right first time.

— The DATUM Team · Lower Hutt, Wellington
0.01
mm Accuracy
High precision ball screws and linear rails. Far beyond hobby-grade.
24hr
Quote Turnaround
Most quotes delivered within 24 hours. Lead times on request.
NZ
Local Workshop
Based in Lower Hutt, Wellington. NZ-made machines, NZ-based support.
1+
Minimum Order
One part is OK. Prototypes and making one of a kind is what we do.
FAQ

Before You Reach Out

Yes. We specialise in the “first of its kind.” One-off parts are our bread and butter — no minimum order quantity required.

Not at all. A clear sketch with dimensions is plenty to start. We can help turn rough ideas into manufacture-ready files as part of the process.

Definitely. We’ll tell you if a design is going to be unnecessarily expensive to make — and how to fix it. DFM guidance is part of what we do.

Usually days, not weeks. We’ll give you a firm date with your quote so you can plan around it.

STEP, DXF, DWG, or even a clear hand sketch with dimensions. Get in touch and we’ll work with what you have.

Before you commit,
talk to us.

No pressure. No sales pitch. Just a practical conversation about how to get your project moving.

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