Low-volume manufacturing saves you money
Most people think it’s obvious that manufacturing costs per
unit will go down as volumes go up. So if you want to make
cheap parts, you should make more of them, right? Not
necessarily. If you’re going to mass-produce parts –
especially for Components of Die&Stamping mold or injection molding –
then you must make a larger investment in more expensive
tool steel, which in turn needs to be hardened and
heat-treated more carefully to withstand the rigors of
large-scale production.
With this in mind, low volume manufacturing up to 100K pcs
may be a great way for you to avoid a large investment while
still producing high-quality parts. If the tool steel
doesn’t need to be so durable then it will be more
economical for you to purchase and faster for us to heat
treat and machine. And, if your tool wears out during
production and you need to have another one made, we do that
at no extra charge!
By comparison, when a factory is set up for large-scale
production it carries a massive inventory of raw materials
and equipment. To cover their investment, they usually ask
you to place a large minimum order quantity. But a
specialist in low-volume manufacturing doesn’t carry the
same amount of overhead so we can process orders faster and
more economically without demanding any minimum order.
At Reliable precision, we will be there to help you along every
step of the way, from the initial product design review and
quotation to quality inspection of your newly manufactured
parts. In addition to specializing in prototyping and mass
production, we are also a specialist when it comes to
low-volume manufacturing. Contact our expert team today to
get a free project review and initial quotation. If you need
a prototype to verify your design first, please review our
rapid prototyping
services.
