There are several important factors to consider when choosing a company for machining services. Two key considerations to investigate is the machining services capacity and capabilities.
These factors are critical for both prototyping and production machining. Both typically have to be completed with precision CNC machining equipment to create parts and components to specific tolerances.
Capabilities of the Company
When it comes to capabilities, important aspects of the machining service to consider include the equipment as well as the experience of the company. Machining services maintaining quality, state-of-the-art equipment have a greater capability to tackle more complex parts and components.
Using the latest in equipment, the company is able to offer production machining that is quality controlled from the prototyping through to large volume production. Cutting-edge equipment also ensures higher precision levels and the ability to work to more exacting standards, even with continuous machining requirements on large volume orders.
Capacity of the Service
The capacity aspect of production machining may include the use of robotic tending systems. While traditional types of machining services require human operators, the use of robotics tending removes this need, allowing for lights out production, creating a continuous production line for even the most complex parts.
Pairing high capabilities and full capacity production mean faster turnaround times on orders of any size. The choice of 5 axis machining centers for complicated or complex parts further speeds up the production time, all without sacrificing quality or precision machining. The company, based on the specific order requirements, may also recommend the use of 3 or 4 axis CNC milling or turning services, customizing their services to your needs.
Look for companies with proven records of on-time deliveries and working with OEMs across different industries. The right machining service does make a difference for any size of company.
