How to Choose the Best CNC Machine Shop for Your Projects

November 3, 2019
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Paul Petersen
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If your business uses machined parts for your projects, you should find the best CNC machine shop to manufacture your projects or parts for your projects. There are many questions to ask of a new company before you decide if they are the best for your work.

How Many Years Have They Been in Business?

The longer a CNC shop has been under business with the same name and the same owner is usually a safer bet than a new business. However, this isn’t always the case, as you may find very skilled labor at a company that is fairly new.

Ask for References

You should ask a CNC shop for references and check with them to make sure that the customers were satisfied with all the aspects of the machine shop. Also, ask a reference if there was anything that they could change about the process and why.

Ask About Process Updates

Make certain that a shop you choose for CNC production will provide you with updates in the process of creating your entire order. This will help you to know that they are on top of the process and that your order will be completed and shipped to you or delivered to you on time so you can satisfy your client.

What Technology Does the Shop Use?

You should only use a shop that uses advanced technology for their processes. This tells you that they stay in the know of newer ideas and machinery and they use the most innovative machines possible. The best company should always stay up to date on modern technology.

What are the Capabilities of the Shop?

Some machine shops will only work with specific materials and they may not actually do a lot of work with the materials you need your project done in. Make sure they have a lot of experience in producing items that aresimilar to your project specifications, whether it’s copper, brass, steel or aluminum or a mixture of materials.

Do They Have Technical Support and Quality Controls?

A reputable CNC production company will have quality control measures in place with a QC department on their premises for testing all the components they manufacture. The same QC person will likely be your technical support person that you would need to talk to in the case of a problem with any components or parts.

What is the Cost of Services?

You always need to get quotes in advance of having any CNC production project to make certain that it fits in your budget. You will find that the least expensive shop may not turn out the highest quality of work though. So, the company you choose should satisfy all of these questions and also fit in your budget.

When you choose a CNC shop wisely, you can have peace of mind that the job will be completed on time and you will get the highest quality parts or components possible for a good price. You should check with three to five different shops and ask the appropriate questions before choosing a CNC production shop for your needs.