Low-volume Production Service
TDB Tech’s low-volume production offers production services for 100-10,000 precision parts and 1-500 high-precision metal parts.
- Flexibility and responsiveness
- Increase profitability & lowering production costs
Which Process Is Most Suitable For Your Small-Batch Project?
To ensure a smooth start to low volume production, it is necessary for your product design to have 3D drawings. TDB Tech specializes in the manufacturing phase and does not offer product and structural design services, but we can provide optimization suggestions for your design from a production process perspective. Please select based on your project characteristics to proceed directly to the optimal solution.
I Need 100 - 10,000 Production-Grade Aluminum Parts
Applicable Scenarios Description:
- Plastic parts.
- Quantities of hundreds or more.
- Prioritizing the lowest unit cost.
- Requiring the final product's engineering materials.
- Market testing, crowdfunding, or small-scale launches.
- We recommend Option A:
I Need 1 - 500 High-Precision Metal or Aluminum Parts
Applicable Scenarios Description:
- Metal or high-performance engineering plastic parts.
- Production runs within hundreds of units.
- Critical requirements for precision, strength, and durability.
- Complex geometries that may require 5-axis machining.
- Functional testing, tooling, jigs, or high-value end-use products.
I Need to Quickly Obtain Several Prototypes
Applicable Scenarios Description:
- Fast turnaround (within days).
- Low volume (1-50 units).
- Appearance validation, assembly testing, or design iteration.
- Complex geometries unsuitable for traditional manufacturing.
- Non-critical material properties (e.g., non-functional prototypes).
Why Choose Our Low-Volume Production Service?
Cost Optimization
Our special DFM analysis has helped over 85% of clients optimize designs. We have cut overall production costs by an average of 15%.
Delivery Assurance
With dedicated rapid tooling units, we deliver first-shot injection molding samples in under 3 weeks.
Communication Efficiency
Our dedicated project managers can reduce time spent on tracking and coordination by over 70%.
Success Rate
We achieve a >99% first-time success rate thanks to our insights from a 3000+ project database.
Supply Chain Resilience
With 200+ materials readily available and multi-process solutions, we mitigate single-source supply chain disruptions.
IP Protection
We maintain a zero IP dispute record, safeguarding your work beyond standard NDAs after serving thousands of clients.
Small Batch, Big Impact with a Click
Option A - Rapid Tooling & Low volume Injection Molding
Solution Workflow
1. Analysis & Quotation
Engineers will analyze the 3D files you upload and provide a detailed quotation (including DFM analysis if required) within 24 hours.
2. Mold Design & Manufacturing
Mold designers will design the mold, and then the mold department will manufacture it using rapid tooling steel.
3. Mold Testing & Verification
The injection molding department will conduct the first mold test, and your project manager will send photos/videos of the parts for your confirmation.
4. Low-Volume Production
After mold test confirmation, full low-volume injection molding production will be carried out using the corresponding materials.
5. Post-Processing & Quality Inspection
Post-processing such as gate removal, spraying, and silk-screening will be performed, and 100% inspection will be conducted to ensure quality.
6. Safe Delivery
Parts will be properly packaged and delivered to you via our global logistics network.
Solution Workflow
High Precision & Quality
The appearance and performance of the parts far exceed those of other rapid prototyping methods.
Unit Cost Optimization
We help you significantly reduce tooling investment.
Fast Time-to-Market
Deliver the first batch of usable parts within 3-5 weeks.
Option B - CNC Prototyping
When your project has stringent requirements for metal materials, extreme precision, and complex structures, and the quantity is less than 500 units, CNC prototyping is the optimal choice for low-volume production processes that balance flexibility and reliability.
Solution Workflow
1. Process Planning
CAM engineers will plan the optimal machining paths and fixture solutions for your parts.
2. Programming & Setup
Convert CAD files into codes recognizable by CNC machines, and prepare raw materials.
3. Precision Machining
Perform processes such as milling and turning on 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machines to complete complex parts in one go.
4. Post-Processing
Conduct treatments like deburring, sandblasting, anodizing, electroplating, and painting as required.
5. Quality Inspection
Inspect critical dimensions using equipment such as CMMs and 2D optical measuring instruments.
6. Safe Delivery
Attach the quality inspection report, securely package the parts, and ship them out.
What We Can Deliver for You:
High design freedom
5-axis simultaneous technology can complete the most complex geometries in one go.
Micron-level precision
We stably achieve strict tolerances of ±0.005mm.
Option C - Aluminum Forming
When speed is your top priority, and you need to validate designs, test assemblies, or create conceptual models, forming becomes the preferred choice.
Solution Workflow
1. File Preparation
Optimize and slice 3D model files to match the printing equipment.
2. Batch Printing
Consolidate orders from multiple clients for efficient batch printing on industrial-grade SLA, SLS, and FDM equipment.
3. Post-Processing
Perform processes such as milling and turning on 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machines to complete complex parts in one go.
4. Rapid Quality Inspection
Conduct basic appearance and dimensional checks to ensure consistency with the model.
5. Agile Delivery
Quickly package and ship via express delivery.
What We Can Deliver for You:
Ultimate Speed
Receive physical models within a week.
No Structural Limitations
Easily produce complex internal structures such as hollow designs, lattices, and integrated moving parts.
Quality in Every Quantity
Metals
- Stainless Steel
- Aluminum
- Alloy Steel
- Soft Steel
- Brass
- Copper
- Titanium
- Inconel
Plastics
- ABS
- PE
- PLA
- PVC
- PEI
- Acrylic
- TPU
- PA
- TPR
- PEEK
Others
- Rubbers/Elastomers
- Customer-supplied materials
Low-Volume Production Materials
Low-volume manufacturing can be executed with just about every material suitable for mass manufacturing. At Firstmold, our low-volume production services are compatible with materials in the plastic, metal and elastomer categories. We understand the importance of material compatibility, which is why we stock materials that will help our clients deliver on the quality, functionality, strength and any other specifications for their product.
Low-Volume Production Finishes
At First Mold, we offer a number of post-processing solutions like surface treatment and finishing to help perfect the look, feel and performance of your parts. Explore our list of die casting finishes below:
- Standard
- Brushing
- Polishing
- High Gross Polishing
- Bead Blasting
- Painting
- Tinting
- Anodizing
- Soft-touch Painting
- Crome coating & Metal Platingh
- Logo & Symbols
- Powder Coating
