Category: Manufacturing Guide | Published: 2026-03-08 | By: Divine Brass Industries
Custom brass parts enable unique solutions for specific applications. Understanding the custom manufacturing process helps in successful product development.
Design Phase
Design for Manufacturing
- Consider machining processes
- Optimize for minimum operations
- Standardize thread sizes
- Allow for tolerances
Material Selection
Choose the right alloy for your application:
- Mechanical requirements
- Corrosion environment
- Electrical/thermal needs
- Budget constraints
Prototyping
- Quick-turn CNC: Fast machined prototypes
- Rapid tooling: Fast mold production
- 3D printing: Conceptual models
Production
Single Parts
CNC machining for one-off custom parts.
Short Runs
Machining centers with quick changeover.
Volume Production
Dedicated production lines for high volumes.
Quality Verification
- First article inspection
- PPAP requirements
- Statistical process control
- Final inspection