Start with the part
Share a drawing or part description, material, operations, target tolerances, production volume, and site conditions if available. NTI helps turn this information into supplier questions.
Equipment sourcing
Machine Tools & Precision Manufacturing Equipment Sourcing
NTI helps buyers compare machine tools and supporting equipment against the part, material, process, capacity, and acceptance needs of a defined project.
Machining and turning
Compare CNC machining centers, turning centers, loading or handling systems, work envelope, spindle and tool capacity, control, automation interfaces, and proposed process plan.
Complex and finishing processes
Five-axis or multi-tasking equipment, grinding, and precision finishing need a close look at part geometry, sequence, accuracy basis, measurement approach, and available supplier documentation.
Compare the full supply
Include tooling, workholding, probing or measurement, guarding, loading, software, training, installation, acceptance, and support where relevant. NTI records what each supplier includes and what remains to be agreed.