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Your CNC milling project could be the start of great things for your business, but how do you choose the best milling company for the job? Factors you need to focus on while making this decision include; experience, services, materials, equipment and accreditations. Experience When choosing a milling company to work for you one of the main areas you need to focus on is the experience of the company you are looking at. Obtain information regarding previous projects and the industries the company have experience in for instance; motoring, telecoms, marine and power generation. Another important aspect regarding to experience is the years of operation behind the company. This will allow you to ensure that you choose a company that suits the needs you require. Services and expertise The CNC milling company you choose should provide services and expertise in the areas you require, these could include; design, assembly, project management, finishing, precision machining, and high speed machining. A company with a higher level of specialised expertise will offer you better solutions for your business. Materials the company work with The materials the company work with will give you some additional information regarding the experience of the company as well as the skills they have. Some of the more well known CNC milling materials include; Steel, brass, bronze, copper, aluminium, stainless steel and plastics. Equipment Milling companies should have the correct equipment for the job, this will ensure that the specifications of your project will be adhered to. Milling equipment include; vertical and horizontal mills that can be be used for various different milling styles. Turnaround time and capacity In choosing a company for your milling project you will need to acquire information regarding their turnaround times and capacity. This will give you a clear indication of how many parts the CNC milling company will be able to provide in a set time. A good company will be able to provide you with anything from prototypes to mass products in a fast turnaround time. One of the benefits of CNC machining is the ability of the machines to work 24 hours a day. This means that turnaround times should be reasonable. Accreditation It is important that the service provider you choose be accredited for the services and quality of the products they deliver. Standard accreditation is ISO 9001:2008. An accredited milling company will provide you with quality products that complies with industry standards. Additional Tips 1) Look at companies that are located in the same area as you are, this will reduce the costs of transportation of the CNC milling parts you order. 2) Visit the websites of the services you are considering, you will learn a lot about the company itself and the services and accreditations they offer. 3) Look at customer reviews. This will give you a clear indication of the professionality and skills of the company. 4) Talk to the designers, they will give you all the advice you need and answer any additional questions you might have.
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