Most companies advertise or market their machining capabilities as either production machining or precision CNC machining. Production machining refers to the ability to produce large numbers of part and components or to complete large volume order requirements, in a short period of time.
The other option for OEMs to consider in the past was precision CNC machining. This was a slower process that was designed to use CAD/CAE software systems to control the machining centers or equipment, providing exact replicas of the original software drawing with each part or component produced.
Today, thanks to technology and enhancements in software and automated control systems, it is possible to produce high quality, high tolerance parts, and components at very fast speeds. In this option, the OEM gets the precision part required but also has the order completed to schedule for large production requirements.
Save Money with CNC
With the computer running the systems and precision at the heart of production, the option of precision CNC machining can save a company money. The process virtually eliminates parts and components that do not meet quality control requirements, which means less waste.
Additionally, the increased quality of the parts means less need for modifications and adjustments during fabrication, which also increases the speed of that operation.
Customized Parts
The best companies offering CNC machining to the precise tolerances required can provide both prototyping and production services. In many cases, they have the professionals and the skills to reverse engineer parts and components, which is important for one of a kind or no longer in production types of components.
It is important to consider the full capacity of the precision machining company. Not all companies are designed to operate as contract manufacturers, and that is always a factor in choosing production over precision.
