DKW Precision Machining, Inc.

DKW Precision Machining has offered CNC machining and fabrication since 1984. The company began with two brothers working out of a garage in San Jose and now runs its shop in Manteca.

Capabilities

• CNC milling
• CNC turning, manual turning and prototype turning
• Boring and large-part CNC machining
• Fabrication
• Design and engineering (SolidWorks)
• Painting and silk screening

Materials

Aluminum, brass, copper and plastics.

Industries served

Industrial production, medical equipment and aerospace.

Request a quote

To request a quote from this shop, use the Request a Quote form. Tell us the part, material, quantity and deadline, and we will pass your request to the shop.

Prototype to Production CNC Machining Near Manteca: DKW Precision Machining

Not every part needs the same kind of shop. A single prototype, a few hundred production pieces and a large weldment each call for different machines and different habits. Buyers around Manteca who search for a CNC shop are usually trying to work out which category their job falls into. DKW Precision Machining, Inc. is listed here for CNC milling, CNC turning, fabrication, prototyping and production machining, so this page walks through how to describe a job in a way that fits all of those.

Prototype work

A prototype exists to answer a question. Does the part fit? Does it hold up? Is the design easy to build? Because the design may change after the first sample, prototype orders are usually small and the setup is kept simple. Buyers can lower cost by choosing a common material and leaving tolerances loose where function allows.

Production work

Production machining is about repeating the same part many times at a steady price. Time spent on fixtures and tooling is spread across the whole order, so the cost per part usually drops as quantity rises. If you expect to move from prototype to production, say so in your request. A shop that knows your plan can set up the first run in a way that carries forward.

Milling, turning and large parts

CNC milling suits parts with flat faces, pockets and drilled holes. CNC turning suits round parts. Some parts need both, which is why many shops run lathes and mills side by side. Large-part machining brings its own questions, such as how the part will be held, how it will be lifted and whether the machine has enough travel. Give the overall size and weight in your request.

Design help with CAD software

Many buyers arrive with an idea instead of a finished drawing. Engineering and design support in a program such as SolidWorks can turn a sketch into a model that a machine can follow. A good model also exposes problems early, such as thin walls or inside corners that are hard to cut.

Plastics, finishes and marking

Plastic parts behave differently from metal. They can move as they warm, so machining plans account for heat and for how the part is held. After machining, parts may be painted, screen printed or otherwise marked. If you need labels, logos or colors, mention them up front so the shop can plan the order of operations.

A short checklist for your request

• Drawing or 3D file, or a clear sketch with dimensions
• Material and any grade you must use
• Quantity now and expected yearly quantity
• Finish and marking requirements
• Date the parts are needed in Manteca or wherever they will ship

Comparing quotes

When you ask more than one shop, send each the same information. Then compare the material, finish, quantity and lead time that each quote includes, not only the total. A lower number that leaves out finishing may cost more in the end.

Have a job in mind? Use the Request a Quote form to describe it and we will forward your request to the shop.

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