Case Study: BattleBot "Riptide" achieves battle-ready durability and precision with Xometry's CNC machining

BattleBot “Riptide” Lives to Fight Another Day, Thanks to Xometry

BattleBot Riptide — led by Ethan Kurtz — needed durable, high‑precision components but lacked the network, budget, and materials to build a competitive robot. Xometry stepped in with CNC machining services through its global manufacturing network and Fusion 360 integration to help source affordable, high‑quality parts for the team.

Xometry manufactured roughly 80% of Riptide’s custom parts — including a 6061 aluminum frame, 7075 sprockets, a titanium shaft held to ±0.0005" tolerance, and a hardened 4140 weapon bar — backed by its quality assurance processes. The parts fit on the first try, the weapon bar withstood combat and helped Riptide defeat HUGE, and Xometry’s support cut sourcing time and cost while delivering measurable performance gains for the team.

BattleBot

Ethan Kurtz

Team Captain