CNC low volume production is the manufacture of small batches of parts using CNC machining. It’s ideal when you need consistent, high-quality parts but don’t require the quantities associated with full production methods like injection moulding.

We work with the same wide range of plastics and metals available for CNC prototyping. This ensures you get the right balance of performance, finish and cost for your production run.

We keep a stock of commonly used materials in-house, including:

• Aluminium alloy 6082
• Stainless steel, AISI grade 304
• Stainless steel, AISI grade 316
• Acetal (Delrin)
• Acrylic (PMMA)

Other materials are available quickly from our suppliers including a large array of different engineering plastics.

CNC low volume production is often the best choice when you need production-quality parts without tooling investment, or when your design may still change. Injection moulding is more efficient for larger repeatable batches, but CNC machining is flexible and cost-effective for small runs.

There’s no fixed minimum or maximum, but typically customers order anywhere from a handful of parts up to a few hundred, sometimes even into the thousands. If you’re unsure, our team can advise on the most efficient approach for your project.

We typically use our 5-axis VMCs for our low volume production work. These machines are configured to handle two main billet sizes: 150mm x 100mm x 90mm and 150mm x 50mm x 40mm. However, we can accommodate smaller parts with a range of billet sizes available. If in doubt, it’s best to speak to us about your specific needs.

Yes. It removes the need for tooling, keeping costs manageable while delivering consistent, production-quality parts. It’s particularly cost-effective for bridge manufacturing before moving into full-scale production.

We typically offer flexible production speeds for CNC production parts, depending on part complexity and batch size, as well as our capacity at the time. Timescales will be confirmed as part of the quotation / ordering process.

Absolutely. Many customers use CNC low volume production for regular or repeat orders. Because your CAD data is already held in our secure system, reordering is quick and straightforward.

Yes. All our injection mould tooling is produced in-house using CNC machining. This allows us to adapt quickly if your design changes and ensures the tooling is accurate, durable and optimised for your project.

We support industries such as medical, aerospace, automotive and consumer products where high-quality parts are required in smaller volumes, often for trials, pilot runs or ongoing low-volume supply.