YOUR ALL American MANUFACTURING Collective
Different parts need different shops. We manage planning, production, inspection, and shipping from start to finish, choosing the ideal shop from our collective of proven American manufacturers.
MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES
Multi-Axis
CNC Milling
CNC Turning &
Mill-Turn
Wire & Sinker
EDM
Sheet Metal &
Fabrication
Laser & Waterjet
Cutting
Post-Processing & Finishing
Access The best Machine Shops Nationwide
We handle all quoting, sourcing, scheduling, quality assurance, logistics and shipping behind the scenes for you. We provide a single point of contact for a complete manufacturing system.
We started with a collective of the best shops in the US, and are now providing them with the work, resources, and community they need to move American manufacturing forwards
Submit youR PARTS & DRAWINGS
A real human will review your parts and documentation so that we an provide you a quick and accurate quote.
REVIEW QUOTE AND PAY SECURELY
You will receive a quote in your email that remains open for 14 days. So feel free to sleep on it.
Sit back and Relax
From here, we take over. You can stay in the loop as much (or as little) as you want
Delivery
We'll email you tracking, inspection documentation and material test reports. Your parts ship straight from our shop to your door.
WHY CHOOSE SUBTRACT
Every Job Stays Inside the USA
All our shops are domestic. Any money spent with us directly builds American manufacturing. See why that is important: here
Small Shops
Big Results
Many of our shops are small operations with only a handful of employees (if any). That means your parts get the attention they deserve.
Open Line of
Communication
From quoting to production progress updates to shipment tracking, we'll be in contact every step of the way.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
If your parts arrive with any issues, reach out immediately. No matter the situation, our team will step in to fix it right.
INDUSTRIES WE WORK WITH
Are you a shop?
become a SUBTRACT VENDOR
Our Vendor Requirements:
Zero-Defect
Quality Standards
You must be able to ship high-quality parts, on time, with a zero defect rate.
US-Based
Machine Shop
You must be based in the United States of America.
Proven Performance
Track Record
You must have at least 20 completed jobs with an online job board with a 100% quality score.
Minimum Weekly
Job Capacity
You must have the capacity to take at least one job a week, assuming a fitting job is available.
Company Values Alignment
You must be willing to accept and uphold our company values.
Signed Agreement
& NDA
You must be willing to sign our Shop Agreement and a vendor NDA.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Are there any materials you don't work with?
We don’t work with anything that is inherently dangerous, such as lead, reactive metals, or radioactive metals.
How tight of tolerances can you hit?
We handle work on a case-by-case basis. We can probably do it, but if we can’t, we’ll tell you upfront before accepting the job.
Can I talk to the shop making the parts?
Absolutely! We don’t hide the shops from you like some of the other shop networks.
Are there any parts you will not make?
We will not make any parts that run counter to the Subtract values or applicable national and state laws.
We will not manufacture any destructive devices. We do have shops with the ability and licenses to work on firearms, but these may need to be reviewed first.
We do not perform repairs, or automotive machining, though we CAN modify off the shelf components.
Do you offer injection molding, 3D printing, or laser cutting?
We specialize in chip-removal subtractive manufacturing. As we grow we may add more capabilities, but we would rather focus on what we are best at.
Will all of my parts be made by the same shop?
Not necessarily. Our biggest strength is that we have a variety of niche vendors. If your order has turned and milled parts, we may send the turned parts to one shop that is an expert at turning, and the milled parts to a shop that is an expert at milling. Additionally we sometimes break up large orders to reduce lead times.
Can I become a Subtract Vendor?
Maybe! At the moment we have a rather long waitlist, and only add more shops when our network is at full capacity. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, start here