# JointWerks Advanced Manufacturing

> JointWerks is a digital manufacturing procurement platform and manufacturing network for product manufacturers: design, fabrication, CNC machining, finishing and assembly from its own shop, sourced and managed through one digital interface, ManuConnect.

- Address: 3040 Sawmill Rd, St. Jacobs, ON N0B 2N0, Canada
- Phone: 519-218-9525
- Email: contact@jointwerks.com
- Hours: Mon to Sat, 6am to 6pm
- Service area: Canada, United States, Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin
- Customer portal (ManuConnect): https://jointwerks.manu-connect.com/login
- Every public page as plain text: https://jointwerks.com/llms-full.txt

## About Us

- [About Us](https://jointwerks.com/company/): JointWerks exists to modernize how manufacturing gets bought: our own manufacturing shop, connected to you through one portal, ManuConnect.
- [People & Processes](https://jointwerks.com/company/people-and-processes/): Meet the JointWerks founders, engineers and technical mentors, and the three steps every job follows, with quality and information throughout.
- [History & Vision](https://jointwerks.com/company/history-and-vision/): How JointWerks grew from a mechanical design office into a manufacturing shop connected to its customers through ManuConnect, and where we are going.
- [Commitments & Values](https://jointwerks.com/company/commitments-and-values/): Passion, discipline and craftsmanship: the values the JointWerks team brings to every part we design, build and deliver for our customers.
- [Certifications](https://jointwerks.com/company/certifications/): JointWerks is working toward ISO 9001 for quality, ISO 27001 for information security and CPCSC Level 1 for Canadian defence cyber security.

## Industries

- [Industries](https://jointwerks.com/industries/): Custom manufactured parts for robotics and automation, automotive, energy and mining, food and beverage, aerospace and defence, research labs and more.
- [Robotics & Automation](https://jointwerks.com/industries/robotics-and-automation/): Custom stainless steel conveyor parts, frames and production drawings for robotics and automation lines, from DFMA review to installation.
- [Automotive](https://jointwerks.com/industries/automotive/): Fixtures, brackets, guards and CNC machined parts for automotive manufacturers and suppliers, from prototype to production run, made in Canada.
- [Aerospace & Defence](https://jointwerks.com/industries/aerospace-and-defence/): Precision CNC machining, prototyping and Type III hard anodizing for aerospace and defence clients, from an idea all the way to delivery.
- [Industrial & Construction](https://jointwerks.com/industries/industrial-and-construction/): Rolled and welded stainless steel weldments for industrial and construction projects, from 2D architectural drawings to finished parts.
- [Food, Pharmaceutical & Beverage](https://jointwerks.com/industries/food-pharmaceutical-and-beverage/): Food-grade 316 stainless steel bins, tubing and equipment, TIG welded and passivated, for food, pharmaceutical and beverage producers.
- [Research & Lab](https://jointwerks.com/industries/research-and-lab/): Custom test rigs, fixtures and mounting frames for research labs, designed, engineered and built in 316 stainless steel by JointWerks.
- [Hospitality & Healthcare](https://jointwerks.com/industries/hospitality-and-healthcare/): Bespoke one-off metal furniture and fixtures for showrooms and hospitality spaces, from a first sketch to a powder-coated finish and assembly.
- [Energy & Mining](https://jointwerks.com/industries/energy-and-mining/): Rugged sensor housings and hardware for energy and mining, designed to survive harsh sites and made repeatably, by the hundreds each year.

## Capabilities

- [Capabilities](https://jointwerks.com/capabilities/): Mechanical design, laser cutting, forming, TIG and MIG welding, CNC machining, anodizing, plating, powder coating and assembly, in one place.
- [Design & Engineering](https://jointwerks.com/capabilities/design-and-engineering/): Mechanical design, 3D CAD modelling, 2D PDF to 3D conversion, DFM and 2D production drafting in SolidWorks, Autodesk and ANSYS. Typically 2 to 3 days.
- [Metalworking & Fabrication](https://jointwerks.com/capabilities/metalworking-and-fabrication/): Laser cutting, 175 and 350 ton press brake forming, rolling, and TIG and MIG welding of stainless steel, mild steel and aluminum.
- [Machining & Additive](https://jointwerks.com/capabilities/machining-and-additive/): Multi-axis CNC turning, full 5-axis CNC milling, manual machining, 3D printing for prototypes and CMM inspection, from prototypes to production.
- [Anodizing & Plating](https://jointwerks.com/capabilities/anodizing-and-plating/): Hard, clear, black and coloured anodizing, Alodine, electroless nickel, electropolishing, black oxide, zinc plating and passivation, with RoHS options.
- [Coating & Marking](https://jointwerks.com/capabilities/coating-and-marking/): Powder coating, electrostatic wet spray, ceramic coatings, nylon spray and dry film lubricants for durable, finished metal parts.
- [Assembly & Testing](https://jointwerks.com/capabilities/assembly-and-testing/): PEM nuts, studs, dowel pins and grommets installed, plus test assembly and clearance and movement testing, so your parts arrive ready to use.

## Resources

- [Resources](https://jointwerks.com/resources/): Guides and reference material from JointWerks for buying custom manufactured parts and assemblies, and where our certifications stand.
- [FAQ](https://jointwerks.com/resources/faq/): Answers on sheet metal fabrication, custom metal fabrication, welding and CNC machining near Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario: quotes, files, materials, lead times.
- [Insights & News](https://jointwerks.com/resources/insights-and-news/): Updates from the JointWerks shop and thoughts on buying custom manufactured parts and assemblies, from the people who make them.
- [Guides & Tutorials](https://jointwerks.com/resources/guides-and-tutorials/): Practical guides for buying custom manufactured parts and assemblies: what to send, lead times and getting better parts with less back and forth.
- [Reference Charts](https://jointwerks.com/resources/reference-charts/): Reference charts from JointWerks: sheet metal gauge to thickness, minimum bend radii and the materials we work with, in inches and millimetres.
- [Templates & Tools](https://jointwerks.com/resources/templates-and-tools/): Printable checklists from JointWerks for a complete quote request and a drawing we can make parts from, so your quote comes back faster and right.
- [MCP & APIs](https://jointwerks.com/resources/mcp-and-apis/): How AI tools and your systems can read JointWerks: llms.txt and structured data today, and connecting to ManuConnect through APIs and MCP.
- [Certifications](https://jointwerks.com/company/certifications/): JointWerks is working toward ISO 9001 for quality, ISO 27001 for information security and CPCSC Level 1 for Canadian defence cyber security.

## ManuConnect

- [ManuConnect](https://jointwerks.com/manuconnect/): Drop in your drawings, STEP models or photos and get a quote fast from JointWerks. Create a ManuConnect account to track every quote and order.
- [What is ManuConnect?](https://jointwerks.com/manuconnect/what-is-manuconnect/): JointWerks ManuConnect is a procurement platform to organize, visualize, quote, order and track manufactured parts and scale them, linked to our shop.
- [How it works](https://jointwerks.com/manuconnect/how-it-works/): How JointWerks works in three steps: organize and visualize, order and track, receive and scale, with quality and information in ManuConnect throughout.
- [For designers and engineers](https://jointwerks.com/manuconnect/for-designers-and-engineers/): Catch manufacturing issues while your part is still a design, view your STEP files in 3D, and talk directly to the people making your parts in ManuConnect.
- [For supply chain managers and purchasers](https://jointwerks.com/manuconnect/for-supply-chain-and-procurement/): Live quotes, clear lead times, order status and every past order in one place: ManuConnect for purchasing managers and supply chain teams buying custom parts.

## Contact

- [Contact](https://jointwerks.com/contact/): Request a quote from JointWerks: call 519-218-9525 or email contact@jointwerks.com. We deliver across Canada, the United States and internationally.

## More pages

- [A history of Kitchener-Waterloo manufacturing](https://jointwerks.com/resources/insights-and-news/kitchener-waterloo-manufacturing-history/): From button factories and distilleries to BlackBerry and factory automation: how Kitchener-Waterloo became a manufacturing and engineering powerhouse.
- [How manufacturers can develop young engineering talent](https://jointwerks.com/resources/insights-and-news/developing-manufacturing-talent/): Conestoga College and the University of Waterloo turn out strong graduates every term. How manufacturers can turn them into great engineers and trades.
- [How Waterloo's innovation ecosystem shapes manufacturers](https://jointwerks.com/resources/insights-and-news/waterloo-innovation-ecosystem/): Waterloo's startups, accelerators and builders move fast. Here is how that pushes local manufacturers to keep pace, and why open minds matter most.
- [What digital manufacturing marketplaces tell us](https://jointwerks.com/resources/insights-and-news/digital-manufacturing-marketplaces/): Xometry, Protolabs, SendCutSend and Fractory keep growing. What their rise says about where custom manufacturing is heading: information and goods.
- [What is a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code?](https://jointwerks.com/resources/insights-and-news/what-is-an-ncage-code/): What an NCAGE code is, what it is used for, who needs one to supply defence and government customers, and how Canadian companies get one.
- [What makes a good co-op in manufacturing?](https://jointwerks.com/resources/insights-and-news/what-makes-a-good-co-op/): Why co-op students and interns matter in manufacturing and engineering, and the three things that turn a co-op term into the start of a career.
- [Why defence contractors need CGP, ITAR and security clearance](https://jointwerks.com/resources/insights-and-news/defence-manufacturing-cgp-itar-security-clearance/): Why Canadian defence manufacturers need Controlled Goods registration, ITAR awareness, security clearances and CPCSC certification, and what levels exist.
- [Can you trust an online machine shop?](https://jointwerks.com/resources/insights-and-news/online-machine-shops/): Online machine shops quote fast, but who makes the part, and who answers when something goes wrong? What to check before you upload your next drawing.
- [What is a STEP file, and how do you view one?](https://jointwerks.com/resources/insights-and-news/step-file-viewer/): What a STEP (.step, .stp) file is, why manufacturers ask for one, and how to open and view STEP files online in your browser, with no CAD software.
- [Why your parts shouldn't be ordered by email](https://jointwerks.com/resources/insights-and-news/stop-buying-parts-by-email/): What gets lost when custom parts are bought by email, and what changes for engineers and buyers when every quote, drawing and order lives in one place.
- [Bend radius and flange chart](https://jointwerks.com/resources/reference-charts/bend-radius/): Minimum inside bend radius and shortest flange for steel, stainless steel and aluminum sheet and plate, as design rules of thumb from JointWerks.
- [Designing machined parts](https://jointwerks.com/resources/guides-and-tutorials/design-for-cnc-machining/): Design rules for CNC machined parts from JointWerks: internal corners, pocket depth, walls, threads, tolerances, surface finish and anodizing allowances.
- [Designing sheet metal parts](https://jointwerks.com/resources/guides-and-tutorials/design-for-sheet-metal/): Design rules for sheet metal parts: bend radii, flanges, holes near bends, reliefs, tolerances and what to send so parts form right the first time.
- [Designing welded assemblies](https://jointwerks.com/resources/guides-and-tutorials/design-for-welded-assemblies/): Design rules for welded assemblies from JointWerks: weld access, joint design, distortion, food-grade stainless welds, passivation and weld callouts.
- [Materials we work with](https://jointwerks.com/resources/reference-charts/materials/): The steels, stainless steels and aluminum alloys JointWerks cuts, forms, machines and welds, what each is good for, and how each one finishes.
- [Sheet metal gauge chart](https://jointwerks.com/resources/reference-charts/sheet-metal-gauges/): Sheet metal gauge to thickness for mild steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel and aluminum, in inches and millimetres, from JointWerks.
- [Starting a project](https://jointwerks.com/resources/guides-and-tutorials/starting-a-project/): What to send JointWerks to start a project, what to include in a quote request, typical lead times by process, and where we deliver.