Machining, including production machining, is the process of producing one or more parts for the manufacture of a product for sale. Whether a small household appliance, a passenger car, or heavy construction machinery, every part must be configured and precisely cut to ensure correct manufacture. The process takes raw materials such as metal and turns them into useful products or components of products.
Machining requires a high level of skill and expertise to produce a quality part or product. Its versatility can be used on nearly any type of material with exact accuracy. Machined parts are utilized in a wide variety of products, including automotive, construction, aerospace, and even medical instruments and equipment. An incorrectly created part can lead to legal and other problems for both the end user and the manufacturer after the product is sold.
When a company decides to take a product to the market, they work with a company engaged in contract manufacturing to begin producing the product or the parts to make it. Outsourcing production machining makes it easier for a manufacturer to obtain the quality parts it needs in the quantity required. It also reduces the burden on the manufacturer to produce those parts with minimal waste of raw materials.
Automating The Process
Many machining shops and companies now use CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines for production machining. Using software programmed with individual specifications for a part, CNC machines perform automated machining. The software controls each tool so that stopping and restarting is not required. This automation ensures that the process is streamlined and produces parts that are the same every time while keeping costs in check.
CNC machines also ensure that parts are duplicated exactly and that there is minimal variation between different multiple lots. The parts are rendered highly durable and dependable every time. Production machining becomes easier and more consistent since the settings are already added to the CNC software. Manufacturers can increase their production capacity knowing that the parts from the production machining facility are the same quality in every run. Defects in the part of the product can lead to setbacks, wasted materials, higher costs, and a delay in getting to the market.
The same technology allows machinists to generate complicated configurations that wouldn’t otherwise be possible. Because of advances in tooling technologies, more materials can be efficiently cut with a CNC machine than previously possible. This expands the potential for designers who need to add complex details to their designs without foregoing durability, strength, or other aspects.
The Economy Of Scale
Once a product enters production, CNC machining ensures consistency in each manufactured part, as the software is preloaded with the exact parameters needed for precision. This results in uniformity and reliability across all parts produced. Since the process is highly automated, constant oversight isn’t required, reducing the likelihood of human error and increasing efficiency. This level of automation allows for a streamlined production process, which saves time and resources while maintaining high standards of quality and repeatability in every batch.
Companies that need production machining can easily have their parts made as needed. Because a contract manufacturer has automated workflows, it can produce quality parts faster and at a lower cost. The company can also produce larger quantities for the manufacturer as needed. Innovation is enhanced since designers and manufacturers can explore more capabilities and product development.
Production Machining Solutions For Your Company
Ensuring high-quality end products is at the heart of everything we do at Brown Industries. We combine advanced technology, skilled craftsmanship, rigorous quality control, and a commitment to continuous improvement to deliver products that meet the highest standards of excellence.
