Machines and processes that define production capability.
Equipment inventory and process families turn factory assets into searchable manufacturing capacity.
Machine inventory
Axis configuration, envelope, process family and equipment detail that buyers need to assess fit.
Process capabilities
Milling, turning, fabrication, molding and other process families linked to real plant capacity.
22 process families, 86 specific capabilities
Processes are the top level — CNC machining, casting, stamping. Capabilities are what you actually do within them, such as CNC turning or 5-axis milling. Buyers can require either.
- CNC Machining 13
- Sheet Metal Fabrication 6
- Injection Molding 1
- Casting 5
- Forging 4
- Extrusion
- Additive Manufacturing 2
- Welding & Joining 5
- Surface Treatment 8
- Heat Treatment 7
- Metal Forming 5
- Metal Stamping 1
- Grinding & Finishing 3
- Electrical Discharge Machining 2
- Gear Manufacturing 2
- Plastics Processing 3
- Composite Manufacturing 3
- Industrial Fabrication 5
- Assembly 2
- Inspection & Metrology 3
- Non-Destructive Testing 4
- Testing & Validation 2
The number shows how many specific capabilities are defined within each process.
57 machine types in 15 groups
Suppliers record their equipment from a shared list of machine types, so buyers compare like with like across facilities.
Machining
11- 3-Axis Vertical Machining Center
- 4-Axis Vertical Machining Center
- 5-Axis Machining Center
- Horizontal Machining Center
- CNC Lathe
- CNC Turn-Mill Center
- Swiss-Type CNC Lathe
- CNC Boring Machine
- CNC Grinding Machine
- Surface Grinder
- Cylindrical Grinder
EDM
2- Wire EDM
- Sinker EDM
Sheet Metal
6- Laser Cutting Machine
- Plasma Cutting Machine
- Press Brake
- Shearing Machine
- CNC Turret Punch Press
- Panel Bender
Cutting
2- Waterjet Cutting Machine
- Band Saw
Forming
6- Plate Rolling Machine
- Tube Bending Machine
- Hydraulic Press
- Mechanical Press
- Stamping Press
- Deep Drawing Press
Welding
4- MIG/MAG Welding System
- TIG Welding System
- Robotic Welding Cell
- Resistance Spot Welding Machine
Plastics
3- Injection Molding Machine
- Blow Molding Machine
- Plastic Extrusion Line
Casting
3- Die Casting Machine
- Induction Furnace
- Electric Arc Furnace
Forging
2- Forging Press
- Forging Hammer
Heat Treatment
3- Heat Treatment Furnace
- Vacuum Furnace
- Induction Hardening System
Surface Treatment
5- Shot Blasting Machine
- Sandblasting Machine
- Powder Coating Line
- Industrial Painting Line
- Anodizing Line
Inspection
5- Coordinate Measuring Machine
- Vision Measuring Machine
- Profile Projector
- Surface Roughness Tester
- Hardness Tester
NDT
2- Ultrasonic Testing System
- Radiographic Testing System
Gear Manufacturing
2- CNC Gear Hobbing Machine
- Gear Grinding Machine
Tube Processing
1- Tube Laser Cutting Machine
What to record for each machine
A machine list is only useful when it answers the buyer’s real question: can this part physically be made here, and how many machines can run it?
Equipment on site is not the same as being qualified for a process — capabilities and certifications are recorded separately.
- Machine type
- From a shared list — e.g. 5-Axis Machining Center, Swiss-Type CNC Lathe, Press Brake.
- Brand & model
- Helps buyers and engineers understand the class of equipment.
- Quantity
- How many identical machines you run — a direct signal of capacity.
- Axis count
- Distinguishes 3-, 4- and 5-axis milling or turn-mill capability.
- Work envelope
- The largest part the machine can take, e.g. 650 × 520 × 475 mm or Ø 400 × 1,000 mm.
- Notes
- Anything that matters for fit: bar feeder, live tooling, pallet changer, tonnage.
How machines and processes decide fit
Required processes and capabilities are hard criteria: if you do not run them, you do not qualify for that part.
Machines make up a weighted part of the fit score and show that capability is backed by real equipment.
A buyer’s part length, diameter and weight are checked against the size limits your facility can handle.
Finishing and follow-up operations buyers often need alongside the main process:
- Anodizing
- Powder Coating
- Heat Treatment
- Grinding
- Polishing
- Passivation
- Plating
- Painting
- Deburring
- Assembly
Put your equipment on the map
Apply to the network and record your machines and processes in the supplier workspace.