Collaborate on Planning for High-Volume Machining Success

At Focused on Machining, we believe that the strongest manufacturing partnerships are built on trust. When both sides communicate early, it leads to smoother production and better long-term results. And transparency is especially important when you already have a long-term, high-volume machining schedule in place.

If you anticipate scaling production or placing repeat orders, it’s best to let us know your plans early. We can build efficiency into the process from the start, helping you save time and reduce costs down the line.

A Case Study in Clear Communication

Recently, one of our aerospace machining customers sent a purchase order for five line items, with 100 pieces each. It was a relatively straightforward project for our CNC machining services, and we easily fit it into our production schedule.

After seeing the results, the same customer decided to expand our partnership with a much larger order. This time, there were 25 line items with hundreds of complex pieces per line item. Rather than immediately rushing to meet the deadline on their RFQ, we asked whether a staggered schedule could meet their needs. They agreed, and we built a phased production plan across multiple quarters with our contract manufacturing services. 

As a result, the parts are now being delivered ahead of schedule. Without the need for urgent delivery, the customer’s costs remain stable, and we even have capacity to support their other projects as they arise. 

How Production Planning Improves Efficiency

If you’re planning for long-term production, here are a few ways upfront communication allows us to optimize your project:

Prototype to Production

If you already know your eventual production volumes and have orders in place, we can help you optimize your prototype with scalability in mind. That might mean simplifying certain design features or selecting tools that make production faster. Even simply small tweaks can amount to substantial savings in the long term, but these revisions become much more difficult to implement once production has begun.

Material Procurement

Our customers already benefit from better pricing through our supplier relationships. But when we know your long-term material needs, we can buy and store materials in advance, locking in the best possible pricing.

Fixturing for Efficiency

When quantities are small, a large investment in fixturing would not be economical for your project because of the upfront costs and time it adds. But if you’re planning for a large number of parts on a repeat basis, we can invest in the necessary fixturing to enable lights-out production machining services. The upfront investment will be offset in high-volume machining, translating directly into lower per-part costs. 

Reliability You Can Count On: Our On-Time Delivery Rate

Planning for repeat production requires confidence in your manufacturing partner. With Focused on Machining, you can rest easy. Our on-time delivery rate is well above 95%.

That consistency is the result of disciplined scheduling and strong infrastructure. If your partner is late for one delivery in a phased delivery schedule, that can quickly compound and lead to significant delays on future orders. But when your manufacturer is consistently on time, your operations stay on track.

Let’s Partner for Long-Term High-Volume Machining

Whether you’re planning to move from prototype to production or you’re scaling an existing product, collaboration is key. Focused on Machining is dedicated to helping you make the most cost-effective decisions for the long run.

If you’re ready to experience the benefits of reliable and transparent CNC machining, contact us today!