Service
Batch Production
Precision manufacturing of production parts with a controlled machining process and reliable delivery schedules. We tailor CAM setup, manufacturing, and inspection to your requirements so every component in the run conforms strictly to technical documentation.
- Delivery Schedule
- Per agreement
- Inspection
- Throughout the batch
- Pricing
- Scales with volume
- Quote Turnaround
- Within 48 hours
Definition
What is CNC batch production?
CNC batch production involves the manufacturing of identical components according to defined technical documentation and an established machining strategy. The emphasis is on dimensional repeatability, surface quality, and process efficiency throughout the entire run.
Prior to launching production, we program the toolpaths, select cutting tools, and establish custom workholding setups. First-article inspection verifies the setup, while systematic in-process measurements monitor process stability to detect any deviations early. Larger order volumes allow setup costs to be amortized across more parts while optimizing cycle times. For repeat orders, we archive all CNC programs, tooling data, and machining parameters, ensuring seamless setup for future runs.
At Laika Tech, we batch-machine aluminum, steel, stainless steel, brass, copper, and engineering plastics. We manage deliveries either in a single shipment or in scheduled call-off batches tailored to your operational timeline.
- Machining process tailored to part geometry and batch volume
- First-article verification and in-process dimensional inspection throughout the run
- Archived CNC programs and tooling setups for repeat orders
- One-off or scheduled call-off deliveries per agreement
How we manage batch production
| Batch Size | From several dozen parts upwards |
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| Setup & Tooling | Once per part — programs and fixturing setups are archived |
| Unit Price | Scales down with volume as setup costs do not recur |
| Quality Inspection | First article inspection followed by periodic sampling throughout the run |
| Delivery | In a single shipment or scheduled split deliveries over time |
| Dedicated Inventory | Available by arrangement, with scheduled call-offs |
| Repeat Orders | Launched immediately without reprogramming |
| Materials | Aluminum, steel, stainless steel, brass, copper, plastics |
| Documentation | Inspection report provided with shipment upon request |
| Location | Palinovec, Međimurje, Croatia |
Advantages
What truly matters in batch production
Unit price is what gets compared, but it's not what costs you when things go wrong. A stalled assembly line caused by a delayed or out-of-spec component wipes out any marginal price difference many times over.
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The last part matches the first
We inspect continuously throughout the run, not just at the start. Tool wear and raw material batch variations are caught while only a few parts are affected.
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Setup is paid only once
CAM programs and workholding setups are developed once and permanently archived. Repeat orders for the same component launch without reprogramming, lowering production costs.
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Delivery on your schedule
You don't have to take the entire batch at once. We agree on quantities and deadlines, delivering parts according to the schedule that matches your assembly line.
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A single direct point of contact
You don't bounce between sales, planning, and shop floor managers. Here, you discuss your part directly with the person who understands how to machine it.
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Early warning if an issue arises
If a material defect or scheduling challenge arises during production, we notify you immediately. Bad news delivered in time is worth far more than excuses made after the fact.
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Small batches are never an afterthought
A 50-piece run is never treated as a nuisance between massive jobs. Mid- and short-run production is the core of what we do.
One-off batch or blanket agreement — which to choose?
| Criterion | One-Off Batch | Blanket Agreement with Call-Offs |
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| When it makes sense | One-time requirement or market testing | Components ordered on a recurring basis |
| Unit price | Based on the single order quantity | Based on the total contracted volume |
| Raw material | Procured per individual order | Secured in advance for the entire duration |
| Lead time | Calculated from scratch for each order | Shorter, as programming and setup are complete |
| Your inventory | Entire batch delivered at once to your facility | Called off and delivered as needed |
| Production planning | Planned from scratch every time | Delivery dates are scheduled in advance |
| Commitment | None after order delivery | Agreed total volume over the contract period |
A blanket agreement isn't right for everyone — it requires knowing your projected annual consumption upfront. If you don't know it yet, start with a one-off batch. After the second or third order, when the numbers clearly show cost savings, we'll suggest transitioning to a blanket agreement.
Production
How we organize batch production
| Parameter | Our Approach |
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| Batch Size | From several dozen parts upwards, depending on part complexity and manufacturing requirements |
| Production Setup | CAM programming, tooling selection, and workholding setup based on technical documentation |
| Unit Price | Depends on batch volume, material, complexity, and cycle time; larger batches allow setup costs to be amortized more efficiently |
| Quality Inspection | First-article verification followed by periodic in-process measurements throughout the run, tailored to part specifications |
| Delivery | Full batch delivered in a single shipment or scheduled split deliveries per agreed timeline |
| Finished Stock Inventory | Available by prior arrangement, with scheduled on-demand call-offs |
| Repeat Orders | Executed using archived CNC programs and tooling parameters, verifying current drawing revisions prior to setup |
| Materials | Aluminum, steel, stainless steel, brass, copper, and engineering plastics |
| Documentation | Inspection report provided with shipment, tailored to the agreed scope of inspection |
| Location | Palinovec, Međimurje, Croatia |
Quality Control
How the last part stays identical to the first
Throughout an extended production run, three variables change: cutting tools wear down, material varies between lots, and the machine experiences thermal drift. None of this is evident on the first part alone — which is why quality control is not a single checkpoint at the beginning, but five systematic control points across the entire run.
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The first article is fully inspected
The first article undergoes complete dimensional verification against all drawing specifications, not just critical features. For a new production run, it is submitted for your sign-off before the remaining batch is machined.
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Periodic sampling intervals
Critical dimensions are verified at predetermined sampling intervals rather than waiting until the end. This ensures any dimensional drift is caught while only a few parts are affected.
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Scheduled tool changeovers
Cutting tools have predetermined lifespans and are replaced proactively before wear compromises tolerances — never after an out-of-spec part is produced.
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Single-lot raw material
Whenever possible, the entire batch is machined from a single material heat or lot. If raw stock changes, it is documented, and dimensions are re-verified from the start.
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Final part verified before packaging
The run concludes with inspection of the final part. A comprehensive dimensional inspection report for the entire batch is included with delivery upon request.
Delivery
You don't have to take the batch all at once
With batch production, it comes down to how much inventory you want to hold. Taking the entire volume at once ties up cash flow and floor space; scheduled call-offs shift that burden onto us. We determine the best approach together.
Single-lot delivery
The entire batch is manufactured and delivered in a single shipment. The simplest to coordinate and quickest to close out — ideal when you know the components will be consumed quickly.
Scheduled call-off deliveries
We manufacture the batch across an agreed timeframe, and you call off quantities as needed. You only hold what is currently in production, while retaining unit pricing based on the total contracted volume.
Raw material secured in advance
We procure raw stock in advance for the contracted duration, so repeat runs never wait on mill lead times. For specialty alloys, this can slash turnaround times by weeks.
What we need to plan your batch
- Estimated annual or quarterly volume
- Release frequency and typical call-off batch sizes
- Target date for the first shipment
- Which dimensions are critical for final assembly
We don't expect an exact number down to the single piece. A realistic estimate is all we need — if actual requirements shift during the year, we adjust the schedule rather than terminating the agreement.
Tell us about your component, estimated annual volume, and preferred delivery schedule — from there, we calculate unit pricing and structure the delivery plan.
Plan your batch runExamples
Production runs from our shop floor
Components we manufacture in recurring batch volumes. Click on a photo to enlarge.
FAQ
Questions we receive about batch production
There is no rigid threshold. In practice, a run is treated as a batch as soon as the same part is ordered repeatedly or in a volume where setup and programming costs can be amortized across multiple pieces. Tell us the volume you have in mind, and we will show you how that translates into unit pricing.
It depends on what proportion of the total cost is driven by machine setup and CAM programming, which varies from part to part. For complex geometries requiring extensive programming and custom fixtures, the price drop is substantial; for simple parts, the curve is flatter. That is why our quotes include pricing across multiple volume breaks, making it easy to see where economies of scale kick in.
Through continuous in-process inspection, never just a check at the start. The first article is fully inspected against all drawing specs, critical dimensions are re-verified at scheduled sampling intervals, and the run concludes with a check of the final piece. Additionally, cutting tools are swapped proactively according to their planned tool life before wear can cause dimensional drift.
Next Step
Tell us your volume and delivery schedule.
Send your drawing or 3D CAD model, estimated annual volume, and delivery schedule preference. Within 48 hours, you will receive unit pricing across multiple volume breaks along with a delivery plan proposal.
- Tiered volume pricing
- Quote within 48 hours
- Scheduled call-off deliveries