BRAT custom-built CNC milling machines

BLUE RIDGE ARTISAN TECH

We combine Design Thinking with CNC-milling technology and hand-finished. craftsmanship.

Let us help you with your product design, CAD and CAM 3D modeling, prototyping or cutting and milling needs.

OUR custom-built machines can handle both unfinished cutting and finish work with minimal edge sanding required.

WE work with plywood, including cabinet grade ply (materials depend on current supplier availability), hardwoods up to 3” thickness, MDF/HDF, architectural foam, sheet plastics and aluminum.

PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

KYZEN Furniture. While most furniture brands source their products from overseas manufacturers with little understanding of their impact, at Kyzen we believe we can do better – even if we need to start small.

Our innovative flat-pack furniture designs are designed, prototyped, CNC milled and hand finished in small batch runs.

DESIGN AND PROTOTYPING SERVICES

DESIGN THINKING. PARAMETRIC MODELS. EFFICIENCY ANALYSIS.

We’ve got you covered through the design, modeling, materials and prototyping process.

  • Iterative Design Thinking approach
  • Parametric modeling for best practices CAD/CAM coding
  • Working full-scale prototypes to ensure proper tolerances
  • Short manufacturing runs
  • Structural and materials efficiency analysis

We are located in Waynesboro, Virginia, near Charlottesville, Staunton and Harrisonburg, Virginia, and only a few hours from Washington DC. Our clients include the mid-Atlantic region and north to New York, NY, and Boston, MA. We offer furniture design, industrial design, CAD/CAM 3-D modeling, structural advice and product design. Our CNC cutting and milling machines can cut plywood, MDF, architectural fiberboard, foam board and hardwoods up to 3″ in thickness.

CASE STUDIES

DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING

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Cardboard packaging

DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING

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Using architectural color MDF

MILLING SERVICES

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Milling high density foam board