Low-Volume CNC Machining

Low-volume CNC machining requires precision, flexibility, and stable workflows that support rapid changes. Production Saw and Machine delivers this with adaptable setups, experienced operators, and processes built to support prototypes, engineering updates, and early production runs. Our approach helps customers refine parts, reduce risk, and transition into higher volumes with confidence.

Low-volume machining is a core capability that supports development, validation, and scaling.

Our team runs machining centers and lathes built for tight-tolerance work and evolving designs. We support annual volumes from 250 to 75,000 parts. We machine rounds, squares, flats, tubing, castings, forgings, extrusions, and irregular shapes. We work with carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other non-ferrous metals.

Our low-volume workflows integrate with our sawing operation. Clean, consistent blanks reduce setup time and stabilize early production.

We support prototype work, engineering revisions, and small-batch production with flexible equipment and adaptable processes.

Our process supports you as you transition from late-stage prototyping into production. We adapt to engineering updates, shifting requirements, and early volume needs. This helps you refine part performance to achieve stable, repeatable output.

• Smooth handoff from prototype work to low- and mid-volume production
• Support for late-stage design changes and revision control
• Consistent quality checks across early production phases
• Scalable workflows that increase output without sacrificing accuracy

This structure gives you a reliable partner as you move beyond prototypes and begin building the processes required for full production.

Material moves through controlled steps to maintain accuracy and reduce handling risk.

• Indoor storage for steel, aluminum, and machined blanks
• Floor-level bays for efficient loading and unloading
• Two 7.5-ton cranes for safe handling of long bars
• Heat and lot tracking from receipt to shipping
• Correct packaging and labeling for each job

This supports predictable schedules and stable part quality.

Volume and Size Capacity

• Annual production: 250 to 75,000 parts
• Machining: 1″ to 20″ OD, round or square, up to 12″ tall
• Turning: 3/4″ to 10″ OD, round, up to 50″ long
• Support for prototype, pilot, and low-volume programs

Equipment

• CNC machining centers from Mori Seiki, SMEC, Doosan, Samsung, Haas, Brother, DMC
• CNC turning centers with live tooling
• 4th-axis and 3+2 setups
• CAD/CAM programming

Process and Support

• Tool presetting
• In-process checks
• Consistent revision control
• Efficient barfeed capabilities
• Cell-based layouts to reduce lead time

These controls support accuracy across short runs and engineering changes.

Materials

• Carbon steel
• Alloy steel
• Stainless steel
• Aluminum
• Other non-ferrous metals

Common Part Types

• Prototype components
• Low-volume turned parts
• Small machined housings
• Subcomponents for assemblies
• Early-stage production parts
• Machined blanks for downstream operations

This supports flexible development and early-stage production stability.

Machining integrates with our sawing operation to support clean setups and consistent accuracy. This improves part quality and reduces changeover time during development.

Through our local supplier network, we provide:

• Gear and hob
• Heat treat
• Grind
• Plate
• Tumble
• Anodize
• Center machining
• Chamfer
• Weld
• Laser engrave

This gives customers a single source for cut, machined, and finished parts.