When to choose
- Part volume is known
- Geometry needs a specific production route
- Cost and lead time must be balanced
- Tooling investment needs justification
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Process Selection Guide
Use this guide to choose the best production route based on geometry, quantity, material, finish, and program stage.
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How to evaluate this process
The right process depends on whether the project needs flexibility, repeat volume, cast detail, formed shapes, or finish control.
Suitable materials
Typical products
- CNC Machined Parts
- Die Cast Parts
- Injection Molded Parts
Tolerances / limitations
- Machining gives the tightest control
- Casting and molding need launch planning
- Finishing can alter dimensions
Secondary processes
- Finishing
- Deburring
- Assembly
- Inspection
Can more than one process be used on one part?
Yes. Many OEM programs use a primary process plus secondary machining or finishing.
Should volume decide the process by itself?
No. Material, geometry, finish, and tolerance risk also matter.
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