MANUFACTURING SERVICE

With our all-round low-volume services such as plastic injection molding and
metal pressure die casting, LC Rapid, as one of the aluminum extrusion
manufacturing companies, is able to produce parts in low volume quantity
(100,000 units or fewer) effectively and efficiently. Low volume manufacturing
is an increasingly popular choice in many industries, allowing for an
inexpensive expenditure in tooling while verify the design in markets quickly,
meet the requirements of customization, and bridge the gap between initial
prototypes and mass production. If you are looking for a supplier for your next
cnc projects, please contact our LC Rapid professional team, we are the perfect
low volume manufacturing company for all your needs from prototyping to large
scale production. The vacuum casting applications are widely seen in life. We
provide vacuum casting services and the vacuum casting process in rapid
prototyping is done with advanced technology.

Description of High Mix Low Volume Production
Small volume manufacturing is commonly used in a wide range of industries when
you need to produce the products 100, 000, 1,000 or even 100. Understand the
fabrication volume and choose a suitable manufacturing process and rapid
manufacturing technologies help you perfect your designs at an early stage,
test the pilot market quickly, and limit the cost in tooling and setup.

Advantages of Small Volume Production
Bridge the gap between prototype and mass scale production.
By delivering products effectively without the long lead time, you will bring
your product to market quickly.
Reduce tooling cost without compromising on quality.
Decrease the cashflow stress.
Address the need for faster design changes.

Different Low Volume Production Processes
CNC Machining
CNC refers to removing raw materials with a Computer Numerical Controlled
machine. LC Rapid offers a broad spectrum of CNC precision machining such as
CNC milling, CNC turning, wire EDM and etc. With our latest multi-axis CNC
machining center, we produce high-quality metal and plastic one-off prototype
and low-volume production parts. We also fabricate hard tools for Plastic
Injection Molding and Metal Pressure Die Casting processes. CNC machining is
the perfect choice for clients who require the parts with a high degree of
accuracy, cosmetic surface finish, a great level of complexity.

Pressure Die Casting
Pressure die casting describes the process of creating parts by forcing molten
metal into machined molds (also called dies or tools) The die casting is the
most cost-effective process for produce large quantities of metals parts in
aluminum, zinc, and magnesium with excellent surface finish and complex
geometry. As one of the leading pressure die casting suppliers, LC Rapid is
able to produce dimensional accurate, durable production parts through our die
casting facilities. Our integrated manufacturing capabilities allow us to offer
mold tool making, die casting, machining, different surface post finishing
options in rapid turnaround, taking your project from concept design to full
production in an accelerated time frame.

Injection Molding
Plastic injection molding is a manufacturing process to produce parts and
prototypes by filling heated plastic into a mold chamber to create parts. LC
Rapid is an expert in producing high-quality parts of precision plastic
injection molding and mold tools in China. Our custom injection molding
manufacturing abilities can ensure you receive all-round services ranging from
rapid mold manufacturing, high or low volume injection molding, multi-cavity
tooling, insert molding, over molding, and a variety of polishing and
texturing.

Sheet Metal Fabrication
Sheet metal fabrication is the process of forming parts in different shapes
from a metal sheet. Our custom metal fabrication services includes laser
cutting/ turret punching, bending, rolling, stamping, CNC machining, welding
and a wide range of surface finishing. LC Rapid custom sheet metal services
offer a cost-effective and on-demand solution to meet individual needs, ranging
from simple bent metal prototyping of enclosures, chassis, clips, bracket and
other formed metal fabrication parts, to high volume production runs of complex
assemblies. We embrace technology to make high quality sheet metal parts for a
wide variety of industries, such as consumer goods, electronics, automotive,
telecommunication, medical, electronics.

Aluminum Extrusion
Extrusion is a manufacturing method to transform Aluminum alloys into specified
cross-section quickly and repeatedly. LC Rapid is able to produce low volume
manufactured products in rapid turnarounds and competitive cost as it is easier
and more cost-saving to manufacture the tooling of extrusion than the tooling
of injection molding or pressure die casting. The aluminum extrusion services
are mainly used in industries such as communication, electronics, military,
aerospace, etc. We can provide extra value-added fabrication services, such as
CNC machining, bending, laser engraving, punching, and wide arrays of surface
finishing services.

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Manufacturing FAQ
What is unique about the LC Rapid’s low-volume production services?
We have the knowledge and the capabilities to meet our customers’ needs. Our
teams combine innovative engineering, design expertise, state-of-the-art
facilities and rigorous quality-control standards to deliver a superior quality
product. The services include product design, custom tooling, plastic injection
molding, sheet metal fabrication, aluminum extrusion, finishing and CNC
machining. Also, we don’t set minimum order quantity or minimum order value.
You can order any part from 1 up to 100,000+.

What materials can be selected for LC Rapid’s low-volume production service?
We work with all common metal materials that available on the market. From
stainless steel, mild steel, aluminum, magnesium, copper, and brass. We also
stock a wide variety of commercial plastic resins. Plus, we accept customer-
supplied material for manufacturing as long as it fits with our machine
capabilities.

What are LC Rapid’s quality management system and processes to enhance
customer satisfaction for rapid prototyping services?
There are several factors that help in offering great quality assurance in
custom jobs. First, all incoming raw material for manufacturing will be
inspected. Next, we perform a comprehensive in-process quality control
processes to verify safety and functionality. At LC Rapid, we are proud of
setting up a vitally important SOP of quality control process to consistently
ensure all products created with high levels of precision. For customers who
can’t visit our facilities in person, we are glad to take detailed pictures
and video files showing all production steps.

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