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Explore Manufacturing
Explore the processes manufacturers use to shape, join, form, finish and assemble products.
Examples include CNC machining, sheet-metal fabrication, welding, molding, casting, additive manufacturing and finishing.
Explore CapabilitiesUnderstand how metals, polymers, composites and other material families influence performance and manufacturability.
Compare material properties, common grades, applications and compatible manufacturing processes.
Explore MaterialsLearn about the equipment used across manufacturing and how machine capabilities influence part size, geometry, accuracy and production volume.
Explore MachinesManufacturing begins before material enters a machine. Product requirements, geometry, material, process, equipment and quality expectations work together to define the production route.
Function, geometry and performance define the part.
Material is chosen for performance, availability and manufacturability.
The right process matches the shape, finish and quantity.
Equipment, tools and fixtures are matched to production needs.
The part is manufactured, finished and inspected.
Packaging, use, maintenance and end of life complete the journey.
Manufacturing Capabilities
Manufacturing capabilities can be organized by how they transform, combine or improve material.
Material is removed from stock to produce the required geometry and features.
Common processes include milling, turning, drilling, grinding, sawing and electrical-discharge machining.
Explore All Manufacturing CapabilitiesMaterial is reshaped through force without being removed completely.
Common processes include bending, rolling, stamping, forging, extrusion and drawing.
Explore All Manufacturing CapabilitiesSeparate parts are connected to form a larger component or finished product.
Common methods include welding, brazing, soldering, fastening, bonding and mechanical assembly.
Explore All Manufacturing CapabilitiesMaterial is introduced into a mold or shaped cavity and allowed to form the required geometry.
Examples include injection molding, compression molding, die casting, sand casting and investment casting.
Explore All Manufacturing CapabilitiesParts are created by adding material in successive layers directly from digital geometry.
Different additive processes support polymers, metals, composites and specialized materials.
Explore All Manufacturing CapabilitiesSecondary processes alter surface condition, appearance, durability or material properties.
Examples include coating, plating, anodizing, polishing, painting, heat treatment and surface preparation.
Explore All Manufacturing CapabilitiesMaterials and Machines
Material selection affects strength, weight, corrosion resistance, temperature performance, appearance, manufacturability and product life.
Explore material families, grades, properties, applications and the processes commonly used to manufacture them.
Explore MaterialsSelected process
Machines define important production capabilities, including workable part size, available operations, process control and production capacity.
Explore the equipment used for machining, forming, cutting, molding, joining, additive manufacturing and inspection.
Explore MachinesDesign for Manufacturing
Design for Manufacturing connects product intent with the realities of making the part.
Considering the manufacturing process early can help reduce unnecessary complexity, clarify critical requirements and make the design easier to produce and inspect.
Different manufacturing processes support different shapes, features, materials and production quantities.
Every tight tolerance, difficult feature or secondary operation should serve a functional purpose.
The model, drawing, material, finish and quality requirements should describe what the manufacturer must control.
Materials, energy, scrap, transportation and product life all shape manufacturing’s environmental impact. Carbon-aware decisions balance this impact with quality, cost and performance.
Reduce waste and consider recycled or lower-impact materials.
Compare the energy and resources required by each process.
Consider how supplier location and logistics affect emissions.
Plan for durability, repair, reuse and recycling.
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Browse Resource TopicsManufacturing Guides
Read practical guides covering production processes, material selection, machine capabilities, design decisions and emerging manufacturing practices.
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Manufacturing processes4 min read
A brief guide to CNC machining methods and laser cutting technologies used in Canadian manufacturing.
Read GuideQuoting2 min read
See how SupplyBoard analyzes CAD geometry, builds a manufacturing route, and produces secure, reproducible quotes,or sends complex parts for review.
Read GuideDesign for Manufacturing1 min read
Learn how process, material, geometry, tolerances and finish influence manufacturability, cost and production risk before a design reaches the shop floor.
Read GuideDrop your CAD file to get a quote. If engineering review is needed, the workflow will tell you clearly, without guessing.
