Mid-Volume Machining: Keep the Partner You Already Trust
At Area Tool & Manufacturing, many of our long-term partners know us for prototypes or low-volume work, but they don’t realize we offer mid-volume machining, as well. And while we are indeed experts at low volume, that same quality and reliability are still our trademarks at higher quantities.
If your demand is increasing or you’re looking for more reliability for a mid-volume part, there’s a simple path forward: scale with the team you already trust. We already understand your expectations and your requirements, and mid-volume machining is the natural next step in our partnership.
Building on a Strong Foundation
One customer recently began sending us more mid-volume projects, and they’ve been thrilled with the results. When we asked for feedback, they were hilariously straightforward: “Your parts just keep showing up! And they’re on time!”
We joked, “Well, that’s what a shop is supposed to do for you, right?” But they quickly told us that not every mid-volume supplier has been a low-stress experience. After dealing with inconsistent delivery and communication, they deeply valued the dependability we offered. And they said our approach was the same they’d experienced with Area Tool at low volumes previously.
The Same Quality, Built for Scale
The reliability and quality we offer for medium volumes stem from the same reasons our low-volume CNC machining excels: stable processes, experienced machinists, and a culture of quality.
When you need higher volumes, you don’t have to sacrifice what made a partnership work in the first place. If you seek out a new partner, you’ll face a slew of unknowns, from team to processes to communication. At Area Tool, the people who enabled your success remain the same. The same machinists are still running your jobs and checking every detail.
Our technology and internal expertise are built to support repeatable production in precision machining. We apply what we’ve learned in every area, from optimized tooling to material best practices, to deliver expert results. The goal stays the same: deliver parts you can trust on the timeline you planned for.
Of course, in many cases, higher-volume parts may be a customer’s most frequently consumed parts, and as a result, are often the most critical to their operation. That’s why consistency and on-time performance matter so much in this area. As a domestic mid-volume partner, we approach every job with discipline and planning to get parts to you on time.
Capacity Without Overpromising
It’s reasonable for customers to ask whether we can support a certain quantity they may be forecasting. But our answer starts with the honesty you already know. For instance, you’ve seen that, if we commit to a date, we mean it. And in the same way, if a requested quantity doesn’t fit our capabilities, we’ll tell you. We value your trust, and we’ll always be direct with you up front.
But if your concerns center around an uncertain forecast, we offer solutions. We can help you structure a blanket order that helps you capture the price breaks of higher volumes while simplifying your administrative burden. We’ll collaborate with you on analyzing your historical data and building a realistic forecast for months to come.
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Whether you need low-volume work, mid-volume machining, repeat production, or blanket orders, Area Tool is ready to help with your next project. From 5-axis machining to sinker EDM and more, we deliver the quality and reliability you count on. Contact us today about your next project!
