What equipment does DDM Manufacturing have?

DDM operates a wide range of equipment including 5-axis, 4-axis, and 3-axis CNC mills and multi-axis lathes. Key brands include Okuma, OKK, Omax, DMS, and MAAC. We also run vacuum forming machines, waterjet cutters, FDM 3D printers, and stationary and mobile CMM inspection equipment.

What are DDM Manufacturing's lead times?

Lead times vary by complexity and current workload but we aim to turn most orders in 3 to 4 weeks. We staff our facility to accommodate urgent requests without disrupting scheduled work. Fast, reliable turnaround is a core part of our value proposition.

What is the largest part DDM Manufacturing can produce?

Part size depends on the process. Patterns, molds, and transit interior monuments can be up to 15 by 15 feet. Thermoformed plastic parts up to 4 by 8 feet. Waterjet parts up to 5 by 10 feet. Machined parts up to 75 inches long and 40 inches wide. Turned parts generally under 12 inches in diameter. FDM 3D printed parts fit on a 14 by 14 inch build plate.

What materials does DDM Manufacturing work with?

DDM works with metals including aluminum, stainless steel, steel, titanium, and Inconel. Plastics include ABS, PC, and PETG sheets for vacuum forming, and PC, PP, Nylon, and Acetal stock for machining. We also work with open-cell and closed-cell foam, and wood including plywood and MDF.

What certifications and quality standards does DDM Manufacturing hold?

DDM Manufacturing is AS9100D and ISO 9001 certified and ITAR registered. Our quality systems are built around repeatability, traceability, and documentation. We are also working toward CMMC certification to further support defense customers.

How large is DDM Manufacturing's facility?

DDM currently operates approximately 30,000 square feet across three buildings in Winston-Salem, NC. The facility is growing toward a 50,000 square foot operation.

Can I visit DDM Manufacturing's shop?

Yes. We welcome visits and shop tours at our Winston-Salem, NC facility. Send us a note through the Contact page and we will set a time to walk you through the entire operation.

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Here are a few things you might want to know about our shop, our process, and how we keep projects moving forward:

DDM operates a wide range of equipment given our scope of capabilities, but you’ll find we tend to pick the right machine for the job and invest in leading equipment manufacturers for each machine type.
Brands like Okuma, OKK, Omax, DMS, and MAAC are on our floor and serve us well in meeting our primary objective… Customer satisfaction.
Lead times vary according to complexity and current workloads, but reasonable turnaround times are part of our value proposition.
We aim to staff our facility so that orders can be turned in 3-4 weeks.
This leaves room for the expected “gotta have it now” parts without upsetting our flow.
Depends on the process.
Our largest parts are patterns, molds and aircraft monuments that can be as large as 15’x15’.
Thermoformed plastic parts can be as large as 4’x8’.
Waterjet parts can be 5’x10’.
Machined parts can be as long as 75” and as wide as 40”.
Turned parts are generally under 12” in diameter.
3D printed parts will fit on a 14”x14” build plate.
Metals (Aluminum, Stainless, Steel, Titanium, Inconel); Plastic (ABS, PC, PETG sheets for vacuum forming – PC, PP, Nylon, Acetal stock for machining); Foam (Open-cell, closed-cell, soft, or dense); Wood (mainly plywood and MDF).
Quality, repeatability, traceability and security are at the core of how we work.
Our internal systems revolve around the requirements of AS9100, ISO9001, ITAR, and CMMC.
We currently operate in about 30,000sf across 3 different buildings.
Our campus continues to grow and is on the way to becoming a 50,000sf operation
Of course! Who doesn’t like showing off when you’re great at what you do?
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