Project Snapshot
Industry
Construction
Process
CNC machining
Material
Stainless steel 304
Finish
250 RMS
Tolerance
0.005
Quantity / Lead time
10 pcs / 14 days
Shipping
USA
RFQ Complexity
Multi-part set with cosmetic + fit-critical features
Time Facets: Quote → Shipping
A practical breakdown of the typical timeline for this job type. Actual time varies with drawing clarity, tolerances, finishing, and shipping method.
Quotation
0.5 day
Review drawings, confirm material/finish, and provide a costed quote with lead time and assumptions.
DFM + Confirmation
0.5–1 day
Confirm tolerances, critical features, datums, and inspection requirements to prevent rework.
Material Procurement
1–3 days
Source SS304 stock, verify certs if required, and prepare blanks for machining.
Programming + Setup
1 day
CAM programming, tooling selection, workholding plan, and first-article setup.
Machining
5–8 days
Production machining with in-process checks to hold key dimensions and surface finish.
Finishing
1–3 days
Deburr, edge break, and surface finish processing as specified.
Inspection + Packing
0.5–1 day
Final inspection, documentation as requested, protective packaging for transit.
Shipping
3–7 days
Dispatch via express or economy service depending on budget and delivery target.
Quality Checkpoints
Drawing review to confirm critical dimensions and datum strategy
First-article verification prior to full run
In-process measurements on fit-critical features
Final inspection and packaging to protect cosmetic surfaces