Service
Production Consulting
Practical, hands-on manufacturing help from someone who runs CNC machines — not just slides. Make parts faster, more consistently and at lower cost.
Manufacturing consulting in Florida
A second set of experienced eyes on your process
Small changes in how a part is designed, fixtured or programmed can make big differences in cost, lead time and scrap. LD Engineered helps manufacturers and machine shops find and make those changes — using the same experience we apply to parts in our own shop.
We work alongside your team, explain the reasoning behind every recommendation, and help put the changes in place.
How we help
Consulting services
Process planning
Operation sequence, machine selection and setup strategy for new or problem parts.
Fixturing & workholding
Fixture design that cuts setup time, improves repeatability and makes more parts per cycle.
Cycle-time reduction
Program, tooling and feeds-and-speeds review to take time out of every part.
Design for manufacturing
Design reviews that keep function intact while removing costly features and unnecessary tolerances.
New product introduction
Moving a part from prototype to repeatable production, including first-article planning.
Make vs. buy & equipment
Help deciding what to machine in-house, what to outsource and what equipment is worth buying.
Our approach
How a consulting project works
Conversation
A call or visit to understand the part, the problem and what success looks like.
Assessment
We review drawings, programs, setups and the process as it runs today.
Recommendations
Clear, prioritized changes with the reasoning and expected impact.
Implementation
Hands-on help with programs, fixtures and prove-out until it runs right.
Related services: we can take on the CAD/CAM programming that comes out of a consulting project, or machine prototypes and bridge-production parts while your process is being set up.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of businesses use production consulting?
Machine shops, small manufacturers and product companies that make or buy machined parts. Typical projects include bringing a new part into production, fixing a quality problem, reducing cycle time or deciding whether to make a part in-house or outsource it.
Do you come to our facility?
Yes, on-site visits are available within our service area around Tampa Bay and the Suncoast. Some work, like design and program reviews, can also be done remotely.
How is consulting billed?
It depends on the project. Smaller tasks can be quoted as a fixed price; ongoing or open-ended work is usually hourly. Call or send a message to talk it through.
Can you help us choose a CNC machine or tooling?
Yes. We can help you define what capabilities you actually need — axes, live tooling, work envelope, workholding — so you invest in equipment that fits your parts.