Service
Low-Volume Manufacturing
NICE Rapid delivers 1–1,000 production-grade parts through CNC machining, vacuum casting, soft-tooling injection molding, and 3D printing with no minimum order and 24-hour quotes.
What's included
- No minimum order across all low-volume processes.
- Fast lead times: CNC machining and vacuum casting from 3-7 business days.
- Soft-tool injection for 50-1,000 parts with true injection-molded properties.
- Production-grade quality with representative materials and surface finishes on every order.
How it works
Volume and Application Confirmation
Confirm quantity, end-use application, and required material.
Process Recommendation
Our team recommends the right method based on quantity, geometry, and lead time.
DFM Review and Quotation
Manufacturability check and price confirmed within 24 hours.
Production
Parts produced using the confirmed method.
Full Dimensional Inspection
Every batch inspected against drawing or CAD reference.
Delivery
Parts packed and shipped to your location.
About this service
Low-volume manufacturing at NICE Rapid produces small quantities—typically 1 to 1,000 parts—at production-representative quality. It is ideal for pre-production validation, market testing, replacement parts, and programs where annual volumes do not justify full tooling investment.
What Sets Us Apart
- No minimum order across all low-volume processes.
- Fast lead times: CNC machining and vacuum casting from 3–7 business days.
- Soft-tool injection for 50–1,000 parts with true injection-molded properties.
- Production-grade quality with representative materials and surface finishes.
Our Capabilities
- CNC Machining — Direct from CAD with no tooling required; suitable for 1–500 units.
- Vacuum Casting — Silicone mold casting for 5–25 parts per mold in PU resins.
- Soft-Tooling Injection Molding — Aluminium molds for 50–1,000 injection-molded plastic parts.
- 3D Printing — For 1–10 parts where speed takes priority.
Typical Output
- Volume range: 1–500 parts per order
- CNC machining lead time: 4–5 days standard; 1–10 days for complex geometry
- Vacuum casting lead time: 1–14 days per batch
- Injection molding lead time: 10–20 days depending on complexity
- 3D print time: 1–3 days depending on geometry and finish
- Minimum order: 1 piece across all low-volume processes
Industries We Serve
- Medical and Life Sciences
- Automotive
- Consumer Electronics
- Industrial Equipment
- Research and Development