Startup OEMs are often in a difficult position in trying to find the best match in outsourced service providers. When it comes to outsourcing production machining services, any OEM should be careful to evaluate their options and to make a choice that matches their needs and fits the budget.
Services Offered
Machining can refer to any process that removes surface materials from a workpiece using a cutting tool. There are several common types of machining processes used to create parts and components, and these include turning, milling, boring, and drilling.
These can be done using manual equipment, which can be time and labor-intensive. For production machining, CNC machining equipment is used. This is equipment that is computer controlled, providing precise movement of the cutting tools, as well as the workpiece, to provide exact parts and components to high tolerances.
Thanks to the use of CNC technology, production machining is extremely precise and can be used for most types of parts and components in industries that include medical devices and components, aerospace and automotive parts, as well as for parts used in the energy sector.
Other types of machining services that can be used for high volume production include electric discharge machining or EDM, as well as 5 axis machining for high volume production of even the most complex parts.
When choosing a service for machining in volume, always check to make sure they offer the option that is not only cost effective for the parts, but they also have the ability to produce the quality required.
Value-Added Services
There are companies that only provide machining services. There are also companies that can provide welding, deburring, fabricating, and grinding, as well as heat treatment and coatings of parts.
With more services available through one provider, the OEM can reduce time and costs of production, which is always a benefit to a startup company.
