CNC Machining for Consumer Products

Standard tolerances for consumer product components are typically ±0.1 mm (±0.004 inches) for general dimensions, which exceeds the precision of most other manufacturing methods. Critical functional features can be machined to tighter tolerances of ±0.025 mm (±0.001 inches) when required for precise fits and interfaces. These tolerances follow ISO 2768 medium grade specifications, though we can work to fine grade tolerances for specialized applications where extreme precision is necessary.

Typical lead times for CNC machined consumer products range from 3-5 days for simple prototypes to 2-3 weeks for production runs, depending on complexity, quantity, and finishing requirements. Rush services can deliver prototype parts in as little as 24-48 hours for urgent development needs. Production scheduling follows a transparent timeline with regular progress updates, and we maintain buffer capacity to accommodate unexpected demand fluctuations without compromising delivery commitments.

Anodizing delivers superior aesthetic and functional properties for aluminum components, offering vibrant colors, hardened surfaces, and excellent wear resistance in consumer applications. For plastic components, vapor polishing creates glass-like transparent or high-gloss surfaces impossible to achieve through mechanical methods alone. When exceptional tactile quality is required, combinations of bead blasting followed by clear anodizing create sophisticated matte finishes with fingerprint resistance, while brushed finishes with laser etching enable distinctive branding elements on premium consumer products.