CNC Milling in the UK (small batch's but regular)

[Babba]

I may have a need for a sub-contractor if it makes more sense than mortgaging the house & equipping myself to do it. (I have 3 business plans).

Simple 3 axis work but small batch's of 20-40 units (initially). Currently I have 5 differant products but if I go the contract manufacturing route this will quickly extend to 30+. Volume is entirely dependant on sales, part time I make 10 units but could sell 15 per week. Full time I could sell 50+ but would need to invest £50k in machinery to make them.

My current profit margins don't really translate into your world, from raw materials I make 95% profit per sale, I/we could easily clear a GPM of 60% !

I've tinkered with a high volume sub-contractor with spare capacity & frankly I don't want to go there again, not because of the profitability but because of the difficulties involved in a market that can't handle the 2000 units they want to produce.

Ideally I'm looking for a 1 man band or small business, whose initial patience with my lack of manufacturing expertise, will be rewarded with the loyalty of a person trying to tap a niche' yet highly profitable market. All work is in Aluminium, if you have a finishing capability all the better.

If you think you can help, please PM me.

[snovak240]

PM sent

[Jump]

Where abouts are you located?

Originally Posted by Babba I may have a need for a sub-contractor if it makes more sense than mortgaging the house & equipping myself to do it. (I have 3 business plans). Simple 3 axis work but small batch's of 20-40 units (initially). Currently I have 5 differant products but if I go the contract manufacturing route this will quickly extend to 30+. Volume is entirely dependant on sales, part time I make 10 units but could sell 15 per week. Full time I could sell 50+ but would need to invest £50k in machinery to make them. My current profit margins don't really translate into your world, from raw materials I make 95% profit per sale, I/we could easily clear a GPM of 60% ! I've tinkered with a high volume sub-contractor with spare capacity & frankly I don't want to go there again, not because of the profitability but because of the difficulties involved in a market that can't handle the 2000 units they want to produce. Ideally I'm looking for a 1 man band or small business, whose initial patience with my lack of manufacturing expertise, will be rewarded with the loyalty of a person trying to tap a niche' yet highly profitable market. All work is in Aluminium, if you have a finishing capability all the better. If you think you can help, please PM me.

[snovak240]

Brewer Maine

[JTulley]

Hi Babba,

I'm a UK based 1 man band with some spare milling capacity, and used to dealing with folk who don't necessarily have a great deal of experience in manufacturing but know the end product they want.

What sort of size are your components ?

best regards

Jonathan

[Dualkit]

I work from rough sketches all the time and have invented, manufactured and marketed my own products, and have 3 axis machining center
and turning center capabilities. I am on the west coast of the USA and shipping
might be a cost \ time issue. Of course if your parts are small that might not be too much trouble. PM or e-mail me if you think we could work together,.........Bob

info@steelwright.com

[Jump]

Dear Babba

Can you ring me on 01562 745 042 Kidderminster

Jump

[ultrapeter]

i can do the jobs for you if you want me to have a look.
i use gibbscam to program and i can use solidworks to design job if you want.
if interested give me a ring on 07961896601
my name is peter i live in colchester essex

[Pyrokuda]

Hello,

I do not know if this RFQ is still open.
I would love your business. I am a small one man shop here in Columbus Ohio USA.
Please send part files to:

briscoe_machining@hotmail.com
757-615-6216

Thanks for you consideration

Brad