About Us
Engineering CNC excellence, one solution at a time. We help manufacturers simplify their workflows, train their teams, and produce precision parts with confidence.
ITAR RegisteredTwo Rules We Live By
Good Parts Then Fast Parts
Speed means nothing if the parts aren't right. We establish a baseline of quality first — validated programs, proven setups, reliable processes. Once the foundation is solid, then we optimize for cycle time and throughput. Making bad parts quickly is never the goal.
Always Be Cutting
The only way to know is to cut. We believe in failing fast, failing often, and learning from every chip. Quick iterations beat endless simulation. Get the tool in the spindle, make a cut, measure the result, adjust, and go again. That's how real knowledge is built.
The People Behind the Work
Christopher Zappettini
Founder & Lead Engineer
With over a decade of hands-on CNC experience, Chris founded Zappettini Consulting to help manufacturers simplify their workflows and produce precision parts with confidence.
Michael Morton
Operations Manager
Michael keeps our projects running on time and on budget, coordinating between our engineering team and your production floor.
Doug Funfsinn
Manufacturing Design Engineer
Doug brings deep expertise in fixture design, tooling, and manufacturing process optimization to every project.
Bobbi Morton
Admin
Bobbi handles all administrative operations, ensuring smooth communication and seamless project coordination.
Built In-House in Idaho
Our shop in Idaho is where your fixtures come to life. Every custom fixture, workholding solution, and process component is designed and machined in-house before being shipped directly to your facility.
By keeping fixture building under our roof, we control quality from start to finish — no outsourcing, no handoffs, no surprises. When we deliver a turnkey package, the fixtures arrive proven and ready to run.
What Drives Us
Precision
We measure success in microns. Every program, fixture, and setup is engineered for accuracy and repeatability.
Partnership
We work alongside your team as an extension of your operation — not as outside contractors passing through.
Knowledge Transfer
We don't just deliver results — we teach your team the why behind every decision so they can grow independently.
ITAR Compliance
We are ITAR registered and maintain strict compliance with 22 CFR 120–130. All technical data is handled by U.S. persons under secure, controlled workflows.
Ready to simplify your workflow and boost your production?
Whether you need a single program or a complete turnkey solution, we're ready to help you produce precision parts with confidence.
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