From a Single Mini Mill to 5-Axis Precision: How TitanTech CNC Is Growing With Xometry

For a newly established, owner-operated shop, breaking into complex production work usually requires connections or years of relationship building. Partnering with Xometry gave Flores an immediate avenue to win work and demonstrate his technical skills.

"It gave me a way to compete for real production work while I was still building the company, and the relationship quickly became an important part of TitanTech CNC's growth," Flores said. To date, TitanTech has completed more than 400 Xometry jobs, generating almost $800,000 in revenue.

“What I value most is the access to a wide variety of manufacturing work and the opportunity it gives a small shop to prove itself through performance,” Flores said. “Xometry has allowed me to take on projects across different materials, geometries, tolerances, and levels of complexity. That steady exposure to new work has helped me grow both as a machinist and as a business owner.”

Rather than adding overhead, Flores channeled the revenue and momentum from Xometry jobs directly back into the shop floor. He sold his original Mini Mill and upgraded to a robust three-machine lineup: a Haas VF-2SS vertical machining center, a Haas TL-1P CNC lathe, and a Haas UMC-500SS 5-axis machining center. Alongside new machinery, he invested in in-house laser engraving for identification and logos, as well as upgraded CAM software, probing, workholding, and inspection tools.

“Those investments allow me to quote and successfully produce parts today that I would not have been equipped to take on when I first joined the platform,” Flores said.

Scaling a machine shop can introduce bottlenecks in communication and quality control, particularly when every function rests on one person's shoulders. As a one-man operation, Flores personally handles quoting, programming, setup, machining, inspection, and shipping. To keep pace with rising order volumes without compromising lead times, he applies the same rigorous discipline to every project.

"I attribute my success on Xometry to treating every job like it matters, regardless of the size of the order," Flores said. "I focus heavily on quality, on-time delivery, communication, and being realistic about what I can successfully manufacture."

Beyond consistent order flow, Xometry has helped guide TitanTech CNC’s long-term strategic direction. With encouragement and support from the Xometry team, Flores is actively pursuing ITAR registration and building CMMC readiness to qualify for regulated aerospace, defense, and government-related contracts. He also plans to expand further into demanding materials like titanium.

For Flores, TitanTech CNC’s trajectory demonstrates what independent machinists can achieve when technical expertise meets the right manufacturing network.

"TitanTech CNC is proof that a small shop can grow quickly when it combines hard work, continuous learning, and a willingness to reinvest in capability," Flores said. "I am proud of what the company has accomplished so far, grateful for the opportunities Xometry has provided, and excited about how much further I can take the business from here."

Learn how tapping into Xometry’s platform can streamline your work and accelerate growth. For more information, reach out to partneronboarding@xometry.com or start your application.