CNC Aerospace Machined Parts In Low Volume
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As the design and manufacturing industry continues to experience welcomed changes, product lifespan, manufacturing cycle, and turnaround times have been greatly reduced. Year after year, manufacturers continue to push out several updates and versions of new and existing brands, promising exciting upgrades that almost immediately crash the demand for previous versions. This has consequently led to fewer and less mass production and more consideration for low-volume manufacturing.
What is Low Volume Manufacturing?
CNC Machined Flanges In Low Volume
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While definitions may differ from suppliers, low-volume manufacturing typically refers to the production of 100-10,000 units in a single run. This number is dependent on a number of factors, including the brand, the product, the target market, and the supplier.
The benefits of low-volume manufacturing are extensive. Most designers and product engineers often believe that when running production cycles below mass production volumes, the business may not be profitable. This is not always the case. Producing fewer units of your product may benefit your business, as growing trends in the industry suggest that product lifespans are becoming shorter, and on-demand low-volume manufacturing can save high running costs.
What are the Benefits of Low Volume CNC Manufacturing for Your Business?
Low Volume Precision Machined Steel Automotive Parts
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• Cost Savings
Low-volume manufacturing may range from 100 to 10000 units of production parts. This volume of products will usually be affordable for even the smallest businesses in the industry. Low volume manufacturing techniques, such as 3D printing and CNC milling, can help designers cut the cost associated with general overheads in mass production. It also offers flexibility, allowing for simple changes in design to be made without forfeiting huge investments.
• Budget-friendly
Most mass production factories usually have a minimum order quantity. This is the quantity below which they won’t run your production at a profitable margin. Low-volume manufacturing enables most emerging businesses to manage their budget, avoiding unnecessary costs associated with the general overheads demanded by mass production. With low-volume manufacturing, there will be lower labor demands, lower power consumption, and significantly less material waste.
Most mass production techniques will require the production of tools, molds, and dyes that can take days and weeks to become ready. These molds and tools are also very expensive to produce and correct should the need for correction arise.
• Gives start-up businesses faster entry into markets
Low-volume production has helped many businesses level the playing field as it offers a route to quick market entry. Low-volume manufacturing can help start-ups quickly deploy their products into emerging markets to drive trial and steal market share early. Without low-volume manufacturing techniques, many small and medium businesses may not stand a chance in emerging markets.
• Bridge production
Bridge Production
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Low-volume manufacturing can have immense benefits even for established businesses. When quick manufacturing is needed to address supply deficits, businesses commonly use low-volume techniques to meet production needs and expedite delivery times.
Businesses can employ low volume manufacturing techniques, such as 3D printing and CNC machining, to meet tight timelines and strict budgets today. Many businesses can benefit from the efficiency and cost advantage that low-volume manufacturing offers.
As cost and turnaround will remain essential to determining the success or failure of a product, businesses need to consider feasible alternatives to mass manufacturing. We have already outlined the benefits of low-volume production for both small, medium, and established businesses. In our next blog post, we will discuss the steps to effectively accomplish a low-volume production run.
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At Premium Part, we provide high-quality, low-volume manufacturing services for producing numerous precision parts. Our expertise ranges across many services, and we can generate exceptional quality products with a quick turnaround. We can work with an extensive range of materials and produce both low and mass-scale manufacturing. From CNC machining to rapid injection molding, our engineers are highly experienced to deliver best-in-class manufacturing quality and standards.
