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CNC Machining · Cutting · Routing · Milling

Precision CNC
cutting in
East London.

Professional CNC routing, milling and cutting for architects, set designers, fabricators and product studios. Based in Walthamstow — serving all of London and the South East.

CNC routed architectural lattice panels laid out across the workshop floor — Rule One CNC, Walthamstow
Architectural lattice panels · MDF · CNC routing · Production run
Pegasus 1530 ATC CNC router cutting plywood in the Rule One Productions workshop
Pegasus 1530 ATC in action
Large CNC routed foam gear and cog assemblies for theatre set design
Set design · Theatre production
1500×3000
mm cutting bed
70mm
Max single-pass depth
12-Tool
Automatic tool changer
AI · DWG
EPS · PDF · ZIP accepted
E10
Walthamstow, East London
What we do

CNC services
built for makers

From single prototype parts to full production runs, we cut, route and mill to your exact spec. Send us your file — we'll handle the rest.

CNC Routing

High-speed 3-axis routing in MDF, plywood, hardwood, foam and composites. Ideal for set design, architectural panels, decorative screens and structural elements at scale. Bed: 1500×3000mm.

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CNC Milling

Precision milling for aluminium, acrylic and engineering plastics. Tight tolerances, clean edges. Used for product prototypes, jigs, tooling and bespoke fabrication where accuracy is non-negotiable.

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CNC Cutting

Accurate profile cutting across a wide range of sheet materials. Full-sheet capacity with nesting optimised for minimum waste. MDF, plywood, acrylic, foam, Dibond and composites.

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3-Axis Machining

3D relief and contour machining using the full axis range of our Pegasus 1530 ATC. Mould-making, sculptural set elements, curved architectural components and anything beyond a flat cut.

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Prototyping

Fast-turn single parts and concept models. No minimum order — we cut one part as readily as a thousand. We work with product designers and studios from sketch stage through to pre-production.

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Production Runs

Batch cutting for repeating parts — interior panels, signage elements, theatre props, retail fixtures. Our 12-tool ATC means complex multi-operation jobs run without manual intervention.

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Selected work

Made in Walthamstow

Every job shown here was cut on our Pegasus 1530 ATC, in our workshop in East London. No renders. No stock. Real work, real clients.

CNC routed ornate architectural lattice panels — full production run, Rule One CNC London
Ornate architectural lattice panels
Architecture & Interiors · MDF · Production run
Ornate architectural lattice panels
Architecture & Interiors · MDF · Production run
CNC cut Morrisons illuminated retail signage lettering — Rule One CNC workshop
Morrisons retail signage
Signage · Commercial · CNC cutting
Morrisons retail signage
Signage · Commercial · CNC cutting
Large scale CNC routed foam gear and cog assemblies for theatre set design
Gear & cog assembly — stage set
Set Design · Theatre · Foam
Gear & cog assembly — stage set
Set Design · Theatre · Foam
CNC router cutting precise circular parts in plywood sheet — Walthamstow workshop
Plywood precision routing
Plywood · CNC routing · Production
Plywood precision routing
Plywood · CNC routing · Production
CNC cut MDF structural arch frames with internal ribbing — Rule One Productions
Structural MDF arch frames
Structural fabrication · MDF · Set design
Structural MDF arch frames
Structural fabrication · MDF · Set design
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Materials

What we cut

We work with a broad range of sheet and block materials up to 70mm in a single pass. For projects requiring greater thickness, we develop a cutting and layering plan — material dependent. Not sure? Ask us.

MDF
Up to 70mm · all densities · moisture-resistant available
Plywood
Birch, hardwood, marine · structural and decorative grades
Aluminium
Sheet & plate · 6082 / 5083 alloy
Acrylic
Cast & extruded · all colours · up to 25mm
Foam
High-density EVA & polyurethane · set, prop and packaging
Hardwood
Oak, ash, walnut · solid & veneered board
Composites
Dibond · Forex · Correx · composite panels
Plastics
HDPE · Nylon · Delrin · PETG · engineering grades
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Industries

Who we work with

Our clients range from sole-trader designers to major production companies. The brief changes. The precision doesn't.

01
Architecture & Interiors
Decorative screens, routed panels, bespoke joinery components, feature walls
02
Set & Stage Design
Theatre, film, TV and events — props, scenery, structural set elements
03
Product Design
Rapid prototyping, concept models, jigs and pre-production parts
04
Signage
Retail, events, wayfinding — cut-out lettering and shaped panels
05
Makers & Fabricators
Trade cutting, batch parts, no-minimum prototyping for workshops
The machine

Pegasus 1530 ATC

We run a professional-grade Pegasus 1530 ATC CNC router — not a hobbyist machine. The 9kW Italian HSD spindle and Japanese Yaskawa servo motors deliver the precision and reliability that demanding commercial jobs require.

The 12-tool automatic tool changer means complex multi-operation jobs — profiling, drilling, engraving — run without stopping. The full 1500×3000mm vacuum bed holds full sheets flat and secure throughout.

This is the machine spec that architects, production companies and fabricators expect when they need work done right.

About our workshop
Machine
Pegasus 1530 ATC
Bed size
1500 × 3000mm
Spindle
9kW Italian HSD
Motors
Yaskawa Servo
Tool changer
12-tool carousel ATC
Max depth
70mm single pass
Control
Syntec CNC
Bed type
Vacuum matrix
Get started

Get a quote.
Fast.

Send us your file and we'll come back with a confirmed cost — typically within 24 hours on standard jobs. The more detail you give us on material, quantity and deadline, the faster we can turn a quote around.

We accept AI, DWG, EPS, PDF and ZIP. All drawings must be at 1:1 scale in millimetres.

📍 22 Rigg Approach, London, E10 7QN

📞 020 8558 8110

✉️ hello@ruleonecnc.com

We confirm cost within 24 hours of receiving your file.

Request received.

We'll review your file and come back with a confirmed cost within 24 hours. If it's urgent, call us on 020 8558 8110.

FAQs

Common questions

What file formats do you accept?
We accept AI (Adobe Illustrator), DWG (AutoCAD), EPS, PDF and ZIP archives. All files must be at 1:1 scale in millimetres. Vector format is required for 2D cutting. If your files are in a different format, contact us before submitting — we can often advise on conversion.
How long does CNC machining take?
Turnaround depends on the complexity and volume of the job. Most standard jobs are completed within a few days. We'll confirm an exact lead time when we quote. If you have a tight deadline, tell us upfront and we'll do our best to accommodate it.
Is there a minimum order?
No minimum order. We cut single prototype parts as readily as production runs of hundreds. Pricing is based on machine time and material — not order volume.
What materials can you cut?
We regularly cut MDF, plywood, hardwood, aluminium, acrylic, high-density foam, Dibond, Forex, HDPE, Nylon, Delrin and PETG. We cut up to 70mm depth in a single pass. For thicker work, we can develop a cutting and layering plan.
What is the maximum cutting depth?
Our Pegasus 1530 ATC cuts to 70mm depth in a single pass. For projects requiring greater material thickness, we can work with you on a layered construction approach — feasibility depends on the material and design.
Where are you based?
We're based in Walthamstow, East London — 22 Rigg Approach, E10 7QN, operated by Rule One Productions. Finished parts can be collected from the workshop or sent by courier.
What machine do you use?
We run a Pegasus 1530 ATC CNC router — a professional-grade machine with a 1500×3000mm bed, 9kW Italian HSD spindle, Japanese Yaskawa servo motors and a 12-tool automatic tool changer.
CNC routing vs laser cutting — what's the difference?
CNC routing uses a spinning cutter and excels with thicker materials, structural parts and 3D relief work. Laser cutting suits very thin, delicate sheet work. We offer CNC routing and milling — contact us if you're unsure which process suits your job.
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