Everything will have a specified time node, and outsourced machining parts are no exception. How long is the lead time for machining orders in your factory? Many friends will ask this question when they first come into contact. As a machining factory, we can only say that the production time of different machining parts is correspondingly different.
There are many factors that affect the delivery time of machining orders, which are mainly divided into the following points:
1. The influence of the complexity of the machined parts and the number of process steps on the delivery time of the machined parts
Machining parts can be divided into many categories according to different production processes, such as lathe processing, milling machine processing, wire cutting processing, etc., and the production cycle is also different. The process difference caused by the specific machining method directly affects the delivery cycle of the machined parts.
When selecting a mechanical processing factory, reasonable screening should be carried out in combination with the expected production and assembly plan of the product and the delivery cycle to ensure that the delivery of customized parts products will not be delayed due to mechanical processing.
2. The influence of different materials on the machining cycle
Some complex workpieces have stricter drawing requirements for the stiffness, surface hardness, structural strength, surface fineness and roughness of the blank. Therefore, there are also different requirements for the production of orders for machined parts of different materials.
For relatively soft materials, the workpiece strength is not as stringent as hard materials, so the plastic machining cycle is relatively short.
3. The influence of the number of machined parts and the manufacturer’s production capacity on the delivery time of machined parts
The samples during research and development may be processed in one day. When batch processing, the delivery time depends on the quantity. If the number of machined parts is large, you can negotiate with the machining factory for batch delivery. The production strength of the machining factory is also an important factor affecting the processing cycle. The production strength includes: whether the types of mechanical equipment are complete, the number of mechanical processing equipment, and the stability of the technical staff team.
4. The influence of the surface treatment of the machined parts on the delivery date
Machined parts usually have surface treatment requirements for durability or electrical conductivity, insulation, aesthetics, etc. Then the way of customizing the surface treatment of the workpiece and the amount of surface treatment technology will also directly affect the delivery time of machined parts.
For example, the drawings of aluminum CNC machining parts are marked: after anodizing, the outer surface is painted and engraved, it might go to three places to make anodizing, painting, and engraving, and none of them can come out fast. In this case, the surface treatment will take a few days. If the anodizing and painting are done, but engraving has problem, and we have to start over from sanding and polishing, so the influence of surface treatment on the delivery date of machined parts is crucial.
Although the machining equipment has been numerically controlled, the process arrangement and programming are input by technicians. For example, for the handling of various emergencies in the production process, the production capacity of the machining factory at this time determines the smooth delivery time or not.
Machining parts are a vital part of industrial products. Only when customized machined parts are received on time, can industrial products have attractive features in appearance and stability, and can be marketed on time. When choosing a mechanical processing factory, pay attention to the impact of the processing cycle on the overall product planning. A reliable mechanical processing factory is an important part of the competitiveness of mechanical products in the market.
