One of the biggest concerns most prototype designers and developers, OEM companies or small fabrication or manufacturing services face is trying to find service companies to partner with for their production needs.
Many times specialized tasks such as cylindrical grinding will be required to create precise, high tolerance parts. It is not cost effective to try to complete these processes in-house as the cost of equipment, facility workspace, training and labor are simply too high.
It will be a significant cost saving to find a company that can complete your cylindrical grinding to your specifications. Of course, finding the right company is always the issue, but there are a few questions you can use to narrow down your selection to only the best-qualified services.
Experience in the Industry
Experience in the industry is a twofold type of question that provides insight into the company. The general information about the years in business and the grinding industry is important as top customer service, and precision in the services provided results in a company that stays in business.
Experience should also include experience in working with the specific type of project under consideration. When a company has experience in your industry, they are more effective at making suggestions that can help to save money or speed up production.
Capacity and Delivery
Most shops are set up for small orders, but not all shops are able to handle large volume cylindrical grinding orders. For any size of order, make sure to check the actual throughput capacity of the company.
Delivery guarantee is important and is very much tied to capacity and experience. Top grinding services will ensure a customer’s order is delivered as needed, eliminating unnecessary downtime to wait for parts and components.
Make sure to look for a service that is willing to listen to you and work to your specifications. These companies can provide a range of custom services that create a value-added effect for your grinding needs.
