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The Importance Of Rapid Machining In Manufacturing

Pros

● The fastest way to produce parts with CNC machining equipment

● Iterates prototypes quickly to speed up product development
● Easy to fabricate multiple versions of a part for mechanical testing etc.
● Faster time-to-market
● Makes stronger parts compared to other high-speed processes like 3D printing
● No minimum order quantity
● No tooling or startup costs
● Compatible with a range of metals and plastics
● Range of surface finishing options
● Scalable since CNC machining is suitable for production at a later time

Cons

● Lower quality than precision machining
● Less geometrical freedom than 3D printing
● Slower than molding processes for high-volume orders (100+)

How Selead Proto achieves high speeds during Rapid Machining

Opting for rapid machining is only worthwhile if the machining company actually knows how to get things done efficiently —otherwise,the customer ends up

sacrificing quality and getting none of the benefits.Selead Proto is a specialist in rapid machining and has perfected several techniques for getting high-

quality parts done fast.

software, and the exported design files can be processed by CNC machines with minimal preparation. This closes the time gap between finishing a

prototype design and receiving the finished part.And the process is often repeated several times. If product designers are ordering rapid machined

prototypes for testing, they may need to tweak their designs and build several more iterations before the part is ready for production.