Aerospace

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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Our Capabilities​

Our manufacturing capabilities are extensive and designed to meet your custom prototyping and production needs. We specialize in CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, 3D printing, and other advanced techniques to bring your prototypes or parts to life.

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Prototyping, Manufacturing, and Beyond

Leading the industry in rapid prototyping and parts manufacturing, we open the door for product designers and engineers to develop unique products for their market. Our robust production capabilities, comprehensive services, and strong quality control offer fast and cost-effective solutions that will help you improve your brand.

Robust Support for Quality Products

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Design plans are reviewed by our team of expert engineers with more than 13 years of combined experience in designing high-performing, cost-effective, and easy-to-manufacture molds. Several factors are considered in each design document, making sure we make the best molds possible.

Processing Services We Support

To help designers and engineers bring their concepts into reality, we offer a variety of services that include rapid prototyping and mass production options.

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CNC Machining Standard

RapidDirect, provides high tolerance CNC machining processes including 3, 4, 5 axis CNC milling, CNC turning, and post-processing services for your diverse manufacturing requirements.

 

Type Tolerance
Linear dimension +/- 0.025 mm

+/- 0.001 inch

Hole diameters(not reamed) +/- 0.025 mm+/- 0.001 inch
Shaft diameters +/- 0.025 mm+/- 0.001 inch
Smallest thread size available M1x0,25
Part size limit 950 * 550 * 480 mm37.0 * 21.5 * 18.5 inch

Injection Molding Standard

At RapidDirect, we offer various injection molding services which includes rapid tooling, family molds, multi-cavity molds, over molding, etc., for your manufacturing needs. Each service is based on various manufacturing standards highlighted below:

Part size (mm) Production tooling Rapid tooling
1~22 ±0.06~0.09 ±0.08~0.13
22~70 ±0.11~0.17 ±0.14~0.24
70~160 ±0.20~0.29 ±0.30~0.43
160~250 ±0.36~0.44 ±0.51~0.68
250~315 ±0.44~0.55 ±0.68~0.85
315~500 ±0.70~0.90 ±1.08~1.38
500~1000 ±1.20~1.90 ±1.83~2.90
1000~1400 ±2.30~2.65 ±3.50~4.05
1400~2000 ±3.05~3.80 ±4.65~5.80

Sheet Metal Fabrication Standards

We have experience and the right sheet metal fabrication services necessary to bring that YOUR idea to life. This includes services like high tolerance and wide thickness range laser cutting, bending capabilities, and other post-processing options.

Dimension detail Tolerance
Edge to edge, single surface +/- 0.005 inch
Edge to hole, single surface +/- 0.005 inch
Hole to hole, single surface +/- 0.005 inch
Bend to edge / hole, single surface +/- 0.010 inch
Edge to feature, multiple surface +/- 0.030 inch
Over formed part, multiple surface +/- 0.030 inch
Bend angle +/- 1°

3D Printing Standards

3D Printing is the best service if you want the best functional parts prototyping. At RapidDirect, we provide you with the best technologies in 3D printing such as FDM, SLA, SLS, Polyjet. For other technologies associated kindly contact us.

Process Min. wall thickness Layer height Max. build size Tolerance
SLA 1.0 mm 50 – 100 μm 250 * 250 * 250 mm ± 0.5% with a lower limit of ± 0.5 mm (± 0.020″)
SLS 1.0 mm 100 μm 420 * 500 * 420 mm ± 0.5% with a lower limit of ± 0.15 mm (± 0.006″)
FDM 1.0 mm 100 – 300 μm 500 * 500 * 500 mm
± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm (± 0.012″)

Vacuum Casting Standard

Urethane casting (also known as RTV molding, cast urethane, and silicone molding) is a fabrication method that uses silicone molds to produce production-grade elastomeric parts with 10-200 units.

Typical lead time Up to 20 parts in 15 days or less, depends on the part specification and volumes.
Accurate ± 0.3% (with lower limit on ± 0.3 mm on dimensions smaller than 100 mm)
Minimum wall thickness To ensure that the mold is filled properly, a wall thickness of at least 0.75 mm is necessary. For best results, we recommend a wall thickness of at least 1.5 mm
Maximum part dimensions The size of the mold is limited by the dimensions of the vacuum chamber (1900 x 900 x 750 mm) and by the volume of the product (maximum volume: 10 liters)
Typical quantities Up to 25 copies per mold (depending on the mold’s complexity and the casting materials)
Color & Finishing Pigment is added to the liquid polyurethane prior to casting, custom painting and texture.

Rapid Prototyping Standard

CNC machining, 3d printing, sheet metal fabrication, and more are available to support rapid prototyping. We offer a full range of surface finishes and materials to support one-roof and rapid manufacturing and processing to help test your design.

Custom Manufacturing On Demand

Along with our strong manufacturing capabilities, we also provide you the ability to choose the manufacturing volume and other processes that match your production needs.

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Rapid Prototyping

We use the latest technology and equipment to produce prototypes quickly and accurately, helping clients to reduce their product development time and costs.

Capability: 20-500

Lead Time: 10 business days

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Low Volume Manufacturing

For batch manufacturing, we have several options to accommodate your requirements, like vacuum casting, CNC machining, and plastic injection molding.

Capacity: 500-1000

Lead Time: 15 business days

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High Volume Manufacturing

To complete large-volume manufacturing requirements, take advantage of our plastic injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, and other production processes.

Capacity: 1000+

Lead Time: 20 business days

Quality Control Can be Witnessed Everywhere

RapidDirect takes pride in our strict quality control standards applied throughout each section of our production process. Our expert quality auditors pay close attention to detail, inspecting each product for inconsistencies.

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IS09001:2015 Certified Factory

Our factory holds an ISO 9001:2015 certificate – a testament to our dedication to quality.

Strict Manufacturing Standard

The facility complies with established manufacturing standards, like DIN-2768-fine and DIN-2768-medium.

Well-vetted Suppliers

Close partnerships with thousands of reliable material suppliers guarantee constant access to quality materials.

Advanced Testing Facilities

Completed prototypes go through various testing machines, like profile projectors, CMM, and 3D scanners.

Rigorous Quality System

Our strict commitment to quality control regulations ensures consistent quality is maintained throughout production.

Complete Quality Report

Get comprehensive quality reports from our in-house quality team or third-party labs.

Real Humans, Here to Help

We provide exceptional support even after order completion, giving you the confidence to offer your products to your market. Expert technicians with over a decade of industry experience and vast product expertise assist you with troubleshooting and optimal product use.

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