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High Volume CNC Machining Services

High volume CNC machining at DEK covers runs from a few thousand to 100,000+ units, with no MOQ. In-house CMM inspection and SPC keep unit #10,000 on the tolerance of unit #1.

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  • 100,000+

    Units per Run

  • ±0.005 mm

    General Tolerance

  • 6 Hours

    Engineer Quote

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ISO Certified ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100D
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High Volume CNC Machining Services at DEK

High volume at DEK starts at roughly 1,000 pieces per order or 10,000+ pieces per year on one part number. Below that, jobs run as a low volume batch on standard fixturing; above it, the part gets a dedicated production plan.

That plan covers multi-part pallet fixtures, bar-fed lathes and lights-out running through production CNC machining. Repeat orders stay on qualified fixtures and programs, and the same discipline applies to mass production programs. There is still no MOQ.

Why Buyers Commit Volume to DEK

Production runs are engineered for repeatability first: documented controls, reused setups and engineer-reviewed pricing.

  • Documented QMS

    Every order runs through IQC, IPQC, FAI, OQC, SPC and CAPA, and each batch ships with its own SPC charts and CAPA records.

  • No MOQ, Up to 100,000+

    There is no minimum order quantity. The 1,000-piece threshold decides how a job is engineered, not whether DEK will take it.

  • Qualified Repeat Setups

    Repeat orders stay on the same fixtures and programs, so a re-release six months later starts from a qualified process, not a fresh setup.

  • Engineer-Reviewed Quotes

    Quotes come from an engineer, not an automated tool, within 6 hours for most parts, with price breaks at the quantities you specify.

Cycle-Time Review Before Quoting

An engineer reviews each drawing for cycle-time reductions: combining operations into one setup, relaxing a tolerance tighter than the function needs, or switching to a free-machining grade where the print allows.

High Volume CNC Machining Capability

How DEK defines, controls, prices and ships volume CNC machining runs, from threshold to recurring release.

  • Threshold
  • Tolerances
  • Process QC
  • Multi-Axis
  • Pricing

  • What Counts as High Volume at DEK

    Above the volume threshold, each part gets a dedicated production plan before the first chip is cut.

    • Multi-part pallet or tombstone fixtures per load cycle
    • Bar-fed Swiss-type and multi-spindle lathes
    • Pallet-changer mills for prismatic parts
    • Lights-out running with tool-break detection
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    Parameter Specification
    Per order From ~1,000 pieces
    Per year 10,000+ pieces per part number
    Maximum run 100,000+ units
    MOQ None
    Below threshold Standard fixturing

  • Consistent Tolerances Batch After Batch

    Tolerances are confirmed against your material and feature type at quoting, then held across the full run.

    • Confirmed per material and feature at quoting
    • Held with SPC on critical dimensions
    • 5-axis profile control on complex geometry
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    Parameter Specification
    General CNC features ±0.005 mm
    5-axis geometry ±0.01 mm profile
    Micro parts under 10 mm ±0.003 mm
    Shaft-bore, coaxiality ±0.005 mm

  • Process Control for Repeatability

    Holding ±0.005 mm on unit #10,000 is a process problem, so drift is caught at the machine, not after delivery.

    • Control charts reviewed by operators each shift
    • In-process gauging catches drift early
    • Inserts replaced on a counted tool-life schedule
    • 100% inspection on features near their limit
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    Parameter Specification
    Inspection stages IQC, IPQC, FAI, OQC
    First production batch Full FAI, every feature
    Later batches Agreed AQL sampling plan
    Lot documentation SPC charts with every lot
    Deviations Closed via CAPA before release
    Inspection equipment In-house CMM

  • Multi-Axis Capacity for Complex Parts

    Processes run in parallel, so complex geometries hold in fewer setups as batch size grows.

    • 3-axis and 4-axis milling on pallets
    • Swiss-type turning for small turned parts
    • EDM, grinding and gear machining in-house
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    Parameter Specification
    Milling 3-, 4- and 5-axis
    Turning Swiss-type, multi-spindle
    EDM Available in parallel
    Precision grinding Critical diameters
    Gear machining Available in parallel

  • Pricing and Lead Times for Volume Runs

    Unit price on a volume run is dominated by cycle time and material; one-time costs are amortized across the order.

    • Price breaks at quantities you specify
    • Blanket orders lock price for the year
    • Material bought per job in production quantities
    • Safety stock held against blanket orders
    Our Quoting Process
    Parameter Specification
    Quote turnaround Within 6 hours (most parts)
    Example price breaks 1,000 / 5,000 / 10,000
    First batch date Confirmed at quoting
    Prototype, pilot lots As fast as 3 days
    Express courier DHL, FedEx, UPS: 3–7 days
    Heavy lots Sea freight

High Volume CNC Machining vs. Other Routes

Choose a volume run once the design is stable and quantities reach about 1,000 per order; otherwise start low volume or bridge with printing.

Criteria This ProcessHigh Volume CNC Machining Low Volume CNC Swiss CNC Turning SLS 3D Printing
Quantity ~1,000+ per order Below ~1,000 Volume turned parts Bridge volumes
Fixturing Dedicated pallet fixtures Standard fixturing Bar feeders No CNC fixtures
Geometry Prismatic and turned Any CNC geometry Turned, under ~32 mm Pre-CNC designs
Unit cost driver Cycle time, material Setup amortization Short cycle times Not stated
Choose when Design is stable Validating a revision Small-diameter parts Before CNC commitment

Volume Programs by Industry

Regulated volume runs for aerospace and medical programs, with documented traceability from IQC through CAPA on every lot.

  • Aerospace

  • Medical

  • Automotive

  • Robotics

  • Semiconductor

  • Electronic

  • Telecom

  • Drone & UAV

  • Energy

  • Oil & Gas

  • Marine

  • Industrial Equipment

  • Construction

  • Agriculture

  • Consumer Products

  • Military & Defense

  • Mining

Typical High-Volume Parts We Machine

Parts that pay off at volume share a stable design, a repeatable material, and features finished in one or two setups.

  • Connectors and Contact Pins

    Brass or copper connectors, terminals and contact pins turned from bar on Swiss-type lathes.

  • Fittings and Adapters

    Stainless steel or brass fittings, with threads and cross-holes finished in the same cycle.

  • Bushings and Spacers

    Bushings, spacers and sleeves in bronze, alloy steel or Delrin for repeat production.

  • Shafts, Pins and Dowels

    Shafts, pins and dowels turned, then ground on the critical diameters, with ±0.005 mm on fit-critical shaft-bore features.

  • Brackets and Mounting Plates

    Aluminum brackets and mounting plates milled on multi-part pallets per load cycle.

  • Housings and Enclosures

    Aluminum housings and enclosures, with anodizing applied in-house after machining.

Volume Challenges We Control

  • Dimensional Drift

    In-process gauging at the machine catches drift before a part leaves tolerance, with SPC charts reviewed each shift.

  • Tool Wear Over the Run

    Tool-life management replaces inserts on a counted schedule rather than waiting for a bad part to show up.

  • First-Batch Qualification

    The first batch includes fixture build, program proving and full FAI; its date is confirmed at quoting after drawing review.

  • Demand Spikes

    Safety stock held against a blanket order lets a courier shipment cover a spike while the sea shipment is in transit.

Certified Control for Regulated Volume

Certifications obtained via TUV back every volume program with traceability from IQC through CAPA.

  • AS9100D and ISO 9001 certification logo
    AS9100D

    Aerospace Quality Management System

  • ISO 9001 certification logo
    ISO 9001:2015

    Quality Management Standard

  • ISO 13485 certification logo
    ISO 13485

    Medical Devices Quality Management

50+ Materials Qualified for Volume

Metals and engineering plastics qualified for repeat-batch machining, with hard materials such as Ti-6Al-4V and PEEK validated.

Metals

Engineering Plastics

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How to Order a High Volume Run

  • 1

    Send Drawings

    Share drawings, material, finish and target quantities, including annual demand.

  • 2

    Engineer Review

    An engineer checks cycle-time reductions and quotes within 6 hours for most parts.

  • 3

    Production Plan

    Price breaks, blanket order and release schedule are confirmed with reserved capacity.

  • 4

    First Batch and FAI

    Fixture build, program proving and full FAI against every drawing feature.

  • 5

    Recurring Releases

    AQL-sampled lots ship with SPC charts by courier or sea freight on schedule.

High Volume CNC Machining FAQ

Quantities, unit cost, tolerances and shipping for production runs at DEK.

What quantity counts as high volume CNC machining?
At DEK, high volume starts around 1,000 pieces per order or 10,000+ pieces per year on one part number, where dedicated fixtures, bar-fed or multi-spindle machines and lights-out running pay off. Runs go up to 100,000+ units, and there is no MOQ.
How much does high volume CNC machining cost per part?
Once setup is amortized, unit price is driven by cycle time and material, so per-part cost falls sharply between 100 and 1,000 pieces and keeps falling above that. Quotes show price breaks at your quantities, blanket orders lock pricing for the year, and most quotes return within 6 hours.
What tolerances can you hold across a 10,000-piece run?
±0.005 mm on general metal features, ±0.01 mm profile on 5-axis geometry and ±0.003 mm on micro parts under 10 mm, held with SPC, in-process gauging and scheduled tool changes. The first batch gets full FAI; later lots follow an agreed AQL plan and ship with SPC charts.
How do high volume CNC machining companies in China handle lead time and shipping?
At DEK the first batch includes fixture build and FAI, with its date confirmed at quoting; recurring releases follow the blanket-order schedule. Light lots ship by DHL, FedEx or UPS in 3–7 days, heavy volume by sea freight, and safety stock covers spikes in transit.

Get a Quote for Your Production Run

Send drawings and target quantities; an engineer reviews them and follows up with a quote and production plan. Unit cost and lead time are confirmed after review.

  • Engineer-reviewed, no automated tool
  • Quote within 6 hours for most parts
  • No MOQ, runs up to 100,000+ units
  • Prototype lead time from 3 days
  • SPC charts shipped with every lot
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