Why I built NCLink
I first got into making parts through 3D printing during college. It worked well for many of my projects, but as I began designing parts that needed better precision, stronger materials, or tighter tolerances, I started looking for other options.
That led me to buy a small desktop CNC machine and learn machining myself. It gave me much more control, but I quickly found that a small machine still had limits. Some parts were too large, too complex, or required materials, tolerances, or capabilities that I simply could not handle in-house.
So I began sourcing parts from outside manufacturers.
That experience introduced a new problem: finding the right shop for a specific project was not always easy. And on many sourcing platforms, it was difficult to communicate directly with the people actually making the part.
When questions about drawings, tolerances, materials, finishes, or other manufacturing details cannot be discussed clearly, the finished part may not fully meet what the customer needs.
After experiencing the process from both sides — making parts myself and sourcing parts from outside manufacturers — I felt there should be a better way.
That is why I built NCLink.
NCLink helps engineering teams connect with qualified US-based manufacturers, compare quotes and lead times, and communicate directly about drawings, tolerances, materials, and other project requirements.
The goal is simple: make it easier to find the right manufacturing partner, communicate clearly before production begins, and get the parts you actually need.