FAST CUSTOM PARTS. LOCAL DETROIT ADVANTAGE.

Our approach

We believe custom fabrication should be fast, precise, and completely frictionless. At RCF Concepts, we combine the automated efficiency of national online platforms with the expert, high-touch engineering support of a local Detroit shop. We don’t just cut lines into sheets; we optimize your layouts to deliver flawless components on tight timelines.

  • We are an agile team of engineers, makers, and FIRST Robotics alumni based in the Detroit area. Our team bridges the gap between competitive rapid-prototyping and industrial CNC machining, giving us a deep understanding of structural design, materials, and fast execution.

  • Design for Manufacturability (DFM) is built into our pipeline. When you upload a file, we review your geometry, analyze tolerances, and optimize toolpaths before a single bit touches material. This ensures your aluminum, polycarbonate, or wood parts come off our machine exactly as intended, minimizing errors and material waste.

  • We proudly support local commercial machine shops looking to offload large-scale panel routing, independent automotive and tech hobbyists prototyping custom gear, and Michigan FRC/FTC robotics teams fighting the build-season clock. No corporate minimums, no project too unique.

Local Advantage

Based right in the heart of the Motor City, our location is your ultimate competitive edge. While national suppliers box up your parts and pass them off to cross-country freight lines—costing you hundreds in shipping and forcing a 5 to 7-day delay—RCF Concepts offers lightning-fast regional transit and direct, local Detroit pickup.

Because we are local, your engineering isn't limited by what can fit into a standard shipping box. Our industrial 4'x8' CNC bed allows us to handle full-scale commercial architectural panels, oversized signage, and massive one-piece FIRST Robotics field elements that national competitors simply cannot ship to your door.

Our Team

Arnob

Arnob, RCF Concepts' founder and lead design engineer, specializes in Onshape CAD prep, parametric modeling, and advanced composite fabrication. A mechanical engineering student and FIRST robotics mentor, he combines precise technical expertise with hands-on experience to optimize every project that hits the shop floor.

Founder & Lead Design Engineer

Alex

Alex manages scheduling, quoting, and customer coordination at RCF Concepts, ensuring every project is executed smoothly from start to finish. A Computer Engineering student and FIRST Robotics community leader with internship experience at GM and Orange Sparkle Ball, he leverages his technical and logistical expertise to keep the shop running flawlessly.

Co-Founder & Chief Operations Officer

Mike leads fabrication and machine operations at RCF Concepts, specializing in CNC routing and material forming. A UMich aerospace engineer and former Space Systems Engineer, he combines rigorous aerospace precision with deep roots in Detroit's prototyping and FIRST Robotics communities to ensure every cut meets exact specs.

Co-Founder & Head of Fabrication

Mike