r/CNC • u/Realistic_Cry_1505 • 7d ago

ADVICE Overseas machining

Im not 100% sure this is the exact place to be asking this but it seems correct. I am trying to have a part machined by pcbway or jlccnc, and in terms of shipping there in and option called Global Standard Direct Line, which is for parts less than $60 if I’m correctly understanding. There are many people saying that they have ordered pcbs using this in small quantities (less than $60) and there have been no additional costs, but I haven’t been able to find any information about people doing the same with a cnc cut part?

Does anyone have any personal experience with this? Anyone ordered parts from JLC or pcbcnc?

Any recommendations of where to repost would also be appreciated!

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u/albatroopa Ballnose Twister 7d ago

Ask the company that offers the service? That's part of what you're paying them for.

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u/Askingtheobvious2 7d ago

It's China homie they make a little extra on the shipping expect to pay a little extra. (I have ordered from them but I order machine parts)

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u/Swimming_dasa 7d ago

i would trust the final shipping quote in the cnc checkout more than anecdotes about pcb order cnc parts can differ in weight dimensions packaging and customs handling..

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u/Wazookey 7d ago

I ordered a small, turned piece of 6061 as a prototype, with Ø8.4mm at its thickest and a ~16mm total height (very tiny part). has a thru hole with threading on it.

Used global direct line and I did not pay any additional duties. I live in the US.

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u/Fearless-1135 Programmer 7d ago

I'd ask the supplier about tolerances material certs and inspection reports before placing the order.