Plates and mating surfaces
Identify the reference faces and the flatness or perpendicularity requirements that actually affect assembly.
CNC milling
CNC milling.
Faces. Pockets. Profiles.
For plates, housings and brackets with flat faces, cavities and shaped edges. Bring the mating surfaces and tool-access questions into the quotation.
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Machined-parts purchasing information
- Order quantitySingle-piece and small-batch orders. MOQ: 1 piece.
- QuotationQuotation within 24 hours.
- ProductionProduction lead time: 10–15 days to dispatch.
- DeliveryDelivery according to the agreed schedule.
Build the enquiry around each feature.
A rotating cutter forms faces, pockets, slots and profiles. Pocket depth, internal radii and the space around a feature influence cutter access and workholding. The part shape helps determine the milling approach.
Highlight the faces that mate, the walls that must remain and the holes that locate the assembly. Liwen follows these questions with the independent manufacturer. Material, drawing revision, inspection scope and delivery are agreed for your order.
Three features to review before milling.
Housings and recessed features
Show pocket depths and internal radii. A round cutter leaves a radius; agree any relief or alternative operation.
Brackets, slots and thin sections
Flag thin sections, long tool reach and clamping-sensitive areas. Design changes need your approval.
Know what will be checked.
DrawingThe released revision for your order
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Which dimensions affect fit or assembly?
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Does coating change a critical size?
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What datum and measurement basis apply?
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Which records need to accompany the parts?
ReviewLiwen follows your agreed requirements
A close fit needs a clear requirement. Tell us what must fit together, whether dimensions apply before or after treatment, and which features need inspection records.
Material requirements for
CNC milling.
Specify the grade, condition and any certification needed. Grade and availability confirmed with your quotation.
Finishing and secondary operations for
CNC milling.
As machined
Separate functional surfaces from general appearance.
Steel-shot blasting
Specify surface texture, masking and cosmetic acceptance. Suitability and the treatment scope are confirmed for the part.
Anodising
Confirm alloy, finish specification and final dimensions.
Other finishes
Polishing, brushing, painting, plating, coating and marking can be reviewed.
Material and packaging requirements
Tell us about material, packaging or documentation requirements so they can be included in your quotation.
Discuss your requirements →Review the pocket, then the complete plate.
Start with the revision, material and quantity; identify datums, pockets and functional faces.
Review internal radii, pocket depth, thin walls and the surfaces available for clamping.
Liwen follows the selected route and any proposed feature changes with the manufacturer.
Confirm final dimensions, finish and the agreed measurement records for the order.
When a part
needs review.
Send the order or batch, photographs and measurement basis. Molitech reviews the concern and coordinates an investigation with the manufacturer.
The agreed acceptance standards determine the solution. Rework, replacement, costs and timing follow the order agreement.
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Manufacturing & Inspection Review Before Production
Carry clear requirements from drawing to acceptance. Liwen coordinates questions with the independent manufacturer; review scope and records are agreed for your order.
Drawing review
Identify the drawing revision, key dimensions, datums and functional interfaces. Flag missing or conflicting requirements for customer clarification.
Manufacturability
Review tool access, workholding, thin walls and difficult features with the proposed independent manufacturer. Customers approve any proposed design changes.
Tolerance risk
Distinguish functional fits and feature relationships from general requirements. Assess demanding tolerances for the particular part and route.
Inspection alignment
Agree the measurement basis for critical features, required records and any sampling or acceptance criteria in the order. Resolve different measurement interpretations before production.
Cost options
Discuss possible changes to material, geometry, finish or quantity against function and inspection requirements. Savings are assessed for the project rather than guaranteed.
Customer confirmation: unresolved requirements, proposed design changes and acceptance arrangements need your approval before the affected work proceeds. Molitech remains your contracting seller.
CNC milling FAQs
Can a milled pocket have a sharp internal corner?
A round cutter normally leaves an internal radius. Show whether a relief, a changed radius or a separate operation is acceptable for the mating component.
What influences the milling quotation?
Material, geometry, quantity, tool access, setups, finish and inspection scope all belong in the enquiry.
How do I request a quote?
Send the drawing revision, material, quantity, destination and target delivery date. Use an authorised link or agree a confidential email route with Liwen.
What tolerances and lead times can you offer?
The drawing and selected route define the tolerance review. Quotation within 24 hours. Production lead time: 10–15 days to dispatch. Delivery according to the agreed schedule. Precision requirements are reviewed for the part.
Who is responsible for my order?
Molitech quotes, contracts and receives payment as your seller. Independent partner manufacturers produce the parts.
What helps with a housing or plate enquiry?
Highlight mating faces, pockets, thin sections and any cosmetic surfaces. Send the drawing revision and required finish so the proposed route covers the finished part.
Have a plate, housing or bracket drawing?
Share the revision, material, quantity and mating features so the enquiry covers the finished milled part.