CNC Machining
Custom CNC Machining for Prototyping and Low Volume Production
Kingrun offers precision CNC machining service for low volume production. Low-volume CNC machining is the term often used for creating small batches of parts or prototypes. This technique enables manufacturers to produce high-quality parts in low quantities and at a reasonable price. Low-volume machining requires innovative work holding and streamlined production flows that minimize machine setup times. Kingrun excels at small batches and prototypes. Typical low-volume CNC machining produces small batch parts of 1000+ units with no minimum quantity.
This type of machining, also known as computer numerical control machining, involves producing small quantities of metal parts using CNC machines. This method offers numerous advantages, such as cost-effectiveness, flexibility, and faster turnaround times. CNC machines can create complex designs with high precision, making them ideal for prototyping, small-scale production, and customized parts. Optimizing the design and choosing the right materials are critical factors that can enhance the benefits of low-volume CNC machining in complex industries.
Key Advantages of Low-Volume CNC Machining
No Tooling Cost
This type of CNC machining offers flexibility for new product development, prototyping, and short production runs. Because it relies on digital CAD files rather than custom molds, upfront costs are significantly lower than die casting mold.
Design Flexibility
Design changes can be easily implemented between batches, allowing for rapid, cost-effective product iteration.
Speed to Market
Faster turnaround enables immediate prototyping, function testing, and smaller, quicker production runs.
High Quality & Material Range
Allows for production-grade materials, and precise, consistent, end-use quality
CNC machining provides high-quality, complex parts with tight tolerances, which is suitable for various industries.
High Precision & Tight Tolerances
CNC machining delivers repeatable accuracy down to ±0.005 and even sub-±0.002 when needed. We can meet standard ISO tolerance requirements, with tighter tolerances available upon request, and manufacture parts in compliance with recognized industry standards.
Fast and Easy Shipping
With small quantities and short runs, products can be quickly shipped to customers. The reduced time for quality control and fast production contribute to faster delivery.
CNC Machining Process
The CNC machining process is fairly straightforward. The first step is engineers designing the CAD model of the part(s) you need for your project. The second step is machinist turning this CAD drawing into the CNC software. Once the CNC machine has the design you will need to prepare the machine and the final step would be executing the machine operation. An additional step would be to inspect the completed part for any errors. CNC Machining can be broken into various types, mainly including:
CNC Milling
CNC milling rapidly rotates a cutting tool against a stationary workpiece. The process of subtractive machining technology then works by the material being removed from the blank workpiece by cutting tools and drills. These drills and tools rotate at high speed. Their purpose is to remove material from the workpiece using instructions originating from the CAD design in the early stages of development.
CNC Turning
The workpiece is kept in position on the spindle while rotating at high speed, while the cutting tool or central drill traces the inner/outer perimeter of the part, forming the geometry. The tool does not rotate with CNC Turning and instead moves along polar directions radially and lengthwise.
Almost all materials can be CNC machined; the most common material we can do includes:
Metals - Aluminum(Aluminium)alloy: AL6061, AL7075, AL6082, AL5083,steel alloy, stainless steel and brass, copper
Surface finishings for low-volume CNC machining
After CNC machined, all components are fully deburred, surface-treated and thoroughly inspected to comply with strict surface quality and dimensional specifications. Finishing is a critical process in low-volume CNC machining that improves product aesthetics, functionality, and corrosion resistance. It involves bead blasting, anodizing, passivation, laser engraving, powder coating, and other surface treatment options.
Our ordering process of CNC production
01
Download CAD files
Securely download customer’s part design with 2D and 3D via email or database.
02
Confirm specifications
Confirm your part specifications include material, technology, surface-treatment and lead time.
03
Quote for parts
Send the quotation in 24 hours.
04
Manufacturing
We will make the parts upon approval from customers. Update the status to customers.
05
Quality control
We take full responsibility for making sure the parts are manufactured according to specifications. Supply dimension report before delivery.
06
Delivery
Ship the parts by air or by express DHL, UPS, FedEx.
By serving various industries including Automation &Robotics , Automotive, Electronics, Telecommunications, Kingrun excels in custom prototyping and high-efficiency low-volume production capabilities for small quantities. Trust Kingrun for your low-volume CNC machining needs.
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