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Provide efficient production and faster design to delivery.

Automotive

Produce precision parts that exceed industry standards.

Automation

Create and test products quickly to bring them to market.

Consumer Products

Bring new, affordable products to market faster.

Communication

Empower to innovate faster, maximizing performance.

Electronics

Innovation in enclosures for low-volume production.

Industrial Equipment

Deliver machinery that beats the competition.

New Energy

Speed up innovation and development.

Medical Devices

Build prototypes and products that adhere to medical safety.

Robotics

Improve efficiency with precise, fast, and constant part quality.

Semiconductor

Drive time-to-market through on-demand production.

CNC Machining for Aerospace

The extremely high level of precision needed within the aerospace industry makes CNC machining a suitable manufacturing process for the sector.

 

This article provides you with a complete guide to aerospace machining and its importance.

 

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CNC Machining eBook

If you want to produce high-quality machined parts with a sleek appearance, it’s essential to consider some critical factors related to CNC machining. 

 

Here, we’ve gathered some basic information and important considerations to help you achieve the desired results.

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Instant Quote for Sheet Metal Fabrication and New Homepage

Exciting news from RapidDirect!  We’ve rolled out two exciting updates to enhance your manufacturing journey. 

  • Instant Quote for Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • A brand-new Homepage Experience

Quality Parts Made Easier, Faster

Create high-quality prototypes fast and affordably with RapidDirect. Choose from multiple capabilities, mateirals, and surface finishes. Get instant quotes and DFM analysis with our lightning-fast quoting platform. Your ideal partner for custom prototyping.

  • 20+manufacturing processes
  • Parts delivered in as fast as 1 day
  • 20% off or more affordable pricing
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Custom Production Services

Scale your production with RapidDirect’s vast network. Enjoy various manufacturing processes, flexible order volumes, and expert engineers. From prototyping to custom part production, we deliver quality at a reasonable price.

  • 1000+ manufacturing facilities
  •  Fast and affordable parts in just a few days
  • ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949 certified
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Maximum efficiency for rapid prototypes and low-volume production orders with

RapidDirect’s intuitive AI-driven platform.

Eliminate the guesswork and waiting periods for quotes. RapidDirect delivers instant pricing feedback within seconds and professional feedback on part manufacturability. Fast-track your projects and streamline production without delay.

  • No minimum order quantity.
  • Over 100 materials and 30 finishes available.
  • Flexible lead times and shipping options.

Enhance your project’s efficiency. Facilitate seamless interactions and integrated project management among team members. Coordinate efforts and ensure everyone is aligned, updated, and ready to move forward together to solve the common challenge.

  • Quickly form a team and invite members for seamless collaboration.
  • Access and download team-shared quotes and orders.
  • Streamline purchasing workflows with centralized team oversight and payment execution.

Real-time support and expert guidance. Quickly resolve queries and streamline communication directly on the RapidDirect online platform to ensure that we precisely understand and efficiently handle your manufacturing project specifications without delays.

  • Specific assistance for quotes and orders.
  • Support for files, photos, and messages.
  • Instant design file annotations sent directly to live chat.

Simplify your manufacturing oversight. Gain real-time insights into custom production statuses, access detailed part photos, and review quality documents all in one centralized location, streamlining order management for a more transparent process.

  • Instantly track production status for ongoing oversight.
  • Access high-resolution inspection photos to verify quality and precision pre-delivery.
  • Manage and retrieve essential documents, from DFM feedback to invoices, in one secure location.
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Next, configure project details like material, finishing option, and quantity, receive an accurate quote and DFM feedback, then place your order.

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Parts Delivered!

Once production is complete and your parts pass quality inspections, they are shipped to you.

Your Trusted Partner for High-quality Manufacturing

Quality is at the core of everything we do at RapidDirect. We ensure accuracy and precision in every step of the production process.

By utilizing advanced inspection equipment such as CMM, two-dimensional measuring instruments, XRF analyzers, gauges, micrometers, and calipers, we provide you with peace of mind and assurance that your parts are the quality you expect and demand.

Our experienced quality team applies rigorous control measures with on-site inspections at every phase—pre-production, in-production, and final production. These inspections focus on appearance, functionality, and specific requirements. We also provide detailed reports as needed, including first article inspections, RoHS compliance, and visual, dimensional, and performance assessments.

Over the past 20 years, we’ve earned multiple ISO certifications demonstrating our quality capabilities. We guarantee timely and reliable prototyping and production services.

  • 20+ inspection equipment
  • 30+ quality engineers
  • ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949

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At RapidDirect, we empower your journey from initial concept to final product with our comprehensive prototyping and production solutions.

Rapid Prototyping

 

We transform your ideas into precise, real prototypes, accelerating product development with technologies like 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection molding. Our approach enables rapid testing and validation of parts, smoothing the path from concept to market.

  • Employ 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection molding.
  • Quickly iterate and refine designs with high accuracy.
  • Ensure prototypes meet your exact specifications.

Low and High-Volume Production

 

RapidDirect’s digital manufacturing ecosystem robustly supports seamless mass production with an innovative quoting system, a vast network of partners, and state-of-the-art facilities. This ensures consistent quality and competitive pricing for all custom production needs.

  • Streamlines production processes.
  • Offers diverse manufacturing capacity.
  • Meets tight deadlines with consistent results.

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Fast Lead Time

Through enhancing our production methods and utilizing cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, RapidDirect considerably cuts down on waiting periods, enabling you to speed up project schedules and maintain a competitive edge.

  • Streamlined production
  • Technology Integration
  • Deadline Commitment
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High-Quality Assurance

RapidDirect’s quality control team carefully checks every custom-made part to make sure it meets high standards. We use strict inspection procedures and expert oversight to ensure reliability and top performance for your projects.

  • ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, ISO 14001:2015, IATF 6949:2016 certified.
  • Each part is made with great care for perfect results.
  • Custom inspection protocols fit your project needs.
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Engineering Support

RapidDirect’s technical talents provide detailed design recommendations to enhance your part for manufacturability. our online chat system allows for immediate, on-demand problem resolution. Also, RapidDirect Enterprise Solution offers specialized services tailored to execute large client projects effectively.

  • Comprehensive support from sales, quotation, project, and production engineers.
  • Specialized services for large corporations, including free expediting, monthly payments, complimentary samples, and detailed inspection reports.
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China-Based Expansive
Manufacturing Network

RapidDirect owns factories and works with highly vetted partners in China. This extensive network allows for fast production and scalable capabilities for custom plastic and metal parts, ensuring high quality and reliability for all your projects.

Self-Owned Factories

  • 5000㎡ factories in total
  • 200+ total equipment

Manufacturing Network

  • 80+ suppliers
  • 500+ machines

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