Fabrication and manufacturing are two industrial terms associated with producing a finished product. Although the two processes are often referred to interchangeably, they describe different types of processes.

    Fabrication is a process of constructing products from several standardized parts or subassemblies. A good example is metal fabrication, which forms metal structures through multiple processes, including cutting, bending, and assembling.

    In contrast, manufacturing involves converting raw materials into finished products. Manufacturing leverages machines, tools, and chemical processing to change materials from their raw form to ready-to-use goods, from start to finish. For example powder metal parts.

    High-precision manufacturing is a subset of manufacturing that specializes in producing parts with tight tolerances, usually just a few microns. Usually, the tolerance level of precision machining is IT5, the accuracy is 10-0.1μm, and the surface roughness does not exceed 0.1μm. Here are some of the advantages of high-precision manufacturing:

    Reduced turnaround time: High-precision manufacturing can significantly reduce turnaround time. You can invest in precision machinery and skilled technicians to reduce the number of destinations your product must reach before final delivery. Contract manufacturers can handle these responsibilities in-house, ensuring you receive high-quality products on time.

    Minimize human error: Because high-precision manufacturing uses smart, precise machines, they eliminate the risk of costly human error. Unlike humans, computers can follow the same set of predefined operations without error or inconsistency.

    Simple Prototyping: High-precision manufacturing can help you produce one-off prototypes for full-scale production runs. This flexibility allows you to test and improve prototypes at multiple stages of the production process, and you can adapt to changes in your niche.

    NingBo GSK Powder Metallurgy Co., Ltd. is a CNC machining auto parts supplier, specializing in various MIM-Metal Injection Molding Parts, like powder metal pulley.