Perhaps one of the biggest changes in the manufacturing industry in the last two decades has been the move away from everything done in-house to working with contract manufacturers or specialized companies to complete specific processes or production of parts and components.
For Original Equipment Manufacturers, this is a significant cost saving. Rather than having to hire staff and keep up to date with the latest in equipment and technology, they can simply outsource their metal machining to a quality machining service.
The key is to choose a quality metal machining company. Not all are the same and taking the time to get to understand the benefits of working with a machining service will be an important part of the process. This is true if you just need a small order of parts and components or if you are looking for a service to provide ongoing, large volume production runs.
Years in Business
While it may seem like a cliché to say that experience in the industry is the most important factor in choosing a metal machining service, this is an accurate statement. Companies that have experience have a proven track record of precision parts and components coupled with reliability when it comes to on-time order delivery.
Equipment and Production Capacity
You do not need to be an expert in machining to tell if a company is using state-of-the-art equipment. The latest in equipment and technology shows a commitment to providing quality parts and components as well as to being a cutting-edge service.
In addition to equipment, discuss the production capabilities and capacity of the metal machining service. This will be essential to be able to scale up production as needed and to ensure you won’t have to change providers as your business grows.
At JBC Machine, we offer metal machining using our state-of-the-art equipment and our 30 plus years of expertise in the industry. To find out more, see us online at www.jbcmachine.com.
