Manufacturing processes covered by Supplyria
Short, opinionated guides to the manufacturing processes used in metalworking sourcing.
Medium
CNC Machining
Subtractive machining of metals and plastics on 3-, 4- and 5-axis CNC centres.
Low
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Cutting, bending, punching and welding of metal sheet 0.5–10 mm.
Low
Metal Stamping
Progressive die stamping for large volumes of flat or formed metal parts.
Medium
Metal Casting
Sand, gravity die and investment casting of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys.
High
Forging
Open- and closed-die forging of steel, stainless and non-ferrous alloys.
Low
Welded Assemblies
MIG/MAG, TIG, robotic and orbital welding of structural and pressure assemblies.
Low
Laser Cutting
Fiber and CO₂ laser cutting of sheet metal, tubes and profiles.
Medium
Waterjet Cutting
Abrasive waterjet cutting of metals, stone, glass and composites up to 200 mm.
Low
Plastic Injection Moulding
Injection moulding of thermoplastic and thermoset parts for mass production.
Very low
Surface Treatment & Coating
Powder coating, e-coating, anodising, zinc plating, passivation, hard chrome.
Low
Heat Treatment
Hardening, tempering, case-hardening, induction, vacuum and cryogenic treatments.
Very high
Metal 3D Printing
Selective laser melting and DMLS for functional metal prototypes and small series.
High
Gear Cutting & Grinding
Hobbing, shaping, shaving and profile grinding of gears DIN 5–10.
Medium
Machined Plastics
CNC turning and milling of engineering plastics: PEEK, POM, PA, PC, PTFE.
Low
Mechanical Assembly
Sub-assembly and final assembly of mechanical, electromechanical and hydraulic units.