Beyond the Machine: How CNC Kitting and Assembly Services Accelerate Your Time-to-Market

Beyond the Machine: How CNC Kitting and Assembly Services Accelerate Your Time-to-Market

In the world of precision manufacturing, getting a high-quality part off the mill or lathe is only half the battle. For many OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers), the real bottleneck begins after the parts are delivered. Managing dozens of separate components, hardware, and sub-assemblies can lead to inventory bloat, increased labor costs, and delayed product launches.

At Accura CNC Supply, we believe your machine shop should do more than just cut metal. By integrating Kitting and Assembly services directly into the CNC workflow, we help our partners transition from "parts in a box" to "ready-to-install solutions."

1. Eliminating the "Assembly Bottleneck"

Traditionally, a company might order CNC turned parts from one vendor, laser-cut brackets from another, and fasteners from a third. This creates a logistical nightmare. Your internal team must receive, inspect, and organize these items before assembly can even begin.

By utilizing Accura’s assembly services, those components are joined in-house. Whether it’s pressing bearings, installing threaded inserts, or complex mechanical sub-assembly, the product arrives at your facility ready for the final stage of production.

2. The Power of Custom Kitting

Kitting is the process of grouping separate but related items into a single "kit" with one part number. For our clients in the medical, aerospace, and industrial sectors, this is a game-changer for Lean Manufacturing.

• Reduced Inventory Touches: Instead of managing 20 SKUs, your team manages one.
• Point-of-Use Delivery: Kits can be delivered directly to your assembly line, reducing shop floor clutter.
• Zero Missing Parts: We perform the quality checks on the kit as a whole, ensuring every washer, bolt, and CNC-machined component is present and accounted for.

3. Improving Quality Control through Integrated Services

When Accura handles both the machining (Milling, Turning, Laser Cutting) and the assembly, the feedback loop is instantaneous. If a tolerance on a machined part interferes with an assembly fit, it is identified and corrected in-house immediately.

This integrated approach eliminates the "finger-pointing" that often happens between a machine shop and an outside assembly house, ensuring that the final fit and finish meet your exact specifications.

4. Reducing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

While some managers look strictly at the "per-part" price, savvy supply chain professionals look at the Total Cost of Ownership. When you factor in the costs of:

• Shipping parts between multiple vendors.
• In-house labor for sorting and kitting.
• Administrative costs of managing multiple Purchase Orders (POs).

...you’ll find that a consolidated CNC and Assembly partner significantly lowers the overhead of your project.

Partner with Accura CNC Supply for a Leaner 2024

The modern manufacturing landscape demands speed and precision. By utilizing Accura CNC Supply’s secondary services—including Bending, Forming, Assembly, and Kitting—you aren't just buying parts; you are buying a streamlined supply chain.

Let our team handle the complexities of component management so your team can focus on what they do best: innovating and selling your products.

Ready to streamline your next project? Contact Accura CNC Supply today for a comprehensive quote on machining and assembly services. Email info@accuracncsupply.com — we respond within 24 hours.