Small Batch & Prototype CNC Machining
From 1 piece to a few thousand. The same setup checks, tolerances and inspection, whatever the quantity.
Too small for big factories. Too important to get wrong.
Most factories quote small orders reluctantly — high setup fees, long queues, and attention that goes to the bigger customers. Online platforms are fast, but your part is routed to whichever shop is free, and the next batch may come from somewhere else.
We built our factory around small and medium batches. That is where our schedule, our setups and our people are focused.
What small-batch customers get from us
No minimum order
One prototype is a normal order here, not a favor.
Consistent re-orders
We keep your programs and records, so batch 5 matches batch 1.
Precision at any quantity
Tolerances down to ±0.005 mm on critical features, with every part inspected before it ships.
Direct engineering support
The engineer who programs your part answers your questions, and flags cost or risk in your drawing before we start.
Flexible scheduling
Split deliveries, urgent top-ups, drawing revisions mid-project — we can re-plan quickly.
One supplier for the whole part
Machining and finishing managed together, so you don’t coordinate three vendors for one component.
Small and medium batches from our shop floor
From a few prototypes to thousands of identical parts — every batch inspected before it ships.
Orders we handle every week
1–10 pieces to test fit and function.
50–500 pieces while your tooling or main supplier ramps up.
100–5,000 pieces for equipment, robotics and medical devices.
Non-standard components for machines already in the field.
Revised versions of existing parts, made fast.
Prototype now, scale later, same supplier
Start with a few samples. When the design is final, we move to batch production using the same process — so the parts you approved are the parts you receive. No re-qualification with a new supplier.
How long it takes
| Order type | Typical lead time |
|---|---|
| Prototype / sample | About 7 days |
| Production batch | About 15 days on average, depending on quantity and finish |
| Urgent orders | Ask us — we will tell you honestly what is possible. |
Send us your small batch
Upload your drawing with the quantity you need. We will quote it — and show the price at a few other quantities too.
- We review your drawing, usually the same day.
- You get a price, lead time and DFM notes.
- We machine a sample for new parts after your approval.
- Production, full inspection and shipping from Shanghai.
Prefer email? Send your files to sales@shcncparts.com
Questions engineers ask us
Real parts from our factory — click one to quote something similar.
Is it more expensive per part at low volume?
Yes. Programming and setup take the same time for 5 parts or 500, so at low volume that cost is spread over fewer parts. We are happy to quote several quantities so you can choose the right batch size.
Can you keep my program and fixtures for re-orders?
Yes. We keep programs and records for repeat parts, so re-orders are faster and identical.
Is there a minimum order quantity?
No. We machine single prototypes as well as batches of a few thousand pieces.
Still have a question about your part?