Process hubs
Pick how it gets made.
A hub for every process: how it works, typical cost and lead time, design mistakes to avoid, and a filtered list of shops.
Manufacturing processes
PR-0120 shops
数控CNC machining
Lead 3–7dMOQ 1
PR-0217 shops
注塑Injection molding
Tool $1.5–25k 3–6 wks
PR-037 shops
复模Urethane / vacuum casting
Lead 7–12d 10–50 pcs
PR-049 shops
打印3D printing
Lead 1–4d SLA · SLS · MJF
PR-057 shops
手板Rapid prototyping (multi-process)
Lead 3–10 daysMOQ 1 piece
PR-0611 shops
钣金Sheet metal fabrication
Lead 5–10dMOQ 1
PR-078 shops
压铸Die casting
Tool 5–8 wks Zn · Al
PR-085 shops
硅胶Silicone & LSR molding
Tool 3–5 wks 10–80A
PR-0917 shops
表面Surface finishing
Lead 2–7 days, added to part lead timeMOQ Varies; small batches possible
PR-1012 shops
制板PCB fabrication
Lead 1–7 days for prototypesMOQ Often 5 pieces
PR-1118 shops
贴片PCB assembly (SMT/PCBA)
Lead 5–12dMOQ 5
More processes
PR-125 shops
冲压Metal stamping
PR-131 shops
粉末Metal injection molding (MIM)
PR-141 shops
型材Aluminum extrusion
PR-1511 shops
元件Electronic component sourcing
PR-163 shops
线束Cables & wire harnesses
PR-172 shops
电池Batteries & battery packs
PR-1813 shops
代工Contract manufacturing / box build
PR-197 shops
包装Packaging & printing
PR-202 shops
布艺Textiles & soft goods
Services
Help around the making: product design and engineering, testing and certification, quality inspection, and sourcing and project management.
SV-0116 providers
产品Product design & engineering
Lead Weeks to a few months, depending on complexityPricing Project-based
SV-027 providers
检测Testing & certification
Lead 2–6 weeks, longer if a test failsPricing Per product/model
SV-0311 providers
验货Quality inspection & audits
Lead Book a few days ahead; reports usually within 24–48 hoursPricing Per inspection
SV-0411 providers
采购Sourcing & project management
Lead Ongoing / per projectPricing Varies by agent