INSIDE ACETATEWORKS
Factory & Process Videos
See where acetate colors are selected and how products are machined, polished, assembled and packed. Process videos will be added to the sections below.
Factory & Manufacturing Videos
Use these sections to explore our custom acetate manufacturing work. Videos are being prepared; the photographs below show factory work areas and are not playable process videos.
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Factory Overview
Our Dongguan production site, workshop and equipment.
Materials & CNC Machining
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Material & Color Selection
Sheet colors, pattern references and the material review before sampling.
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CNC Machining
Cutting profiles, holes and design details from the selected acetate sheet.
Finishing, Inspection & Packing
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Polishing & Assembly
Finishing cut edges and surfaces, with hardware assembly where required.
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Inspection & Packing
Reviewing the finished product and preparing protective packing before dispatch.
Need to review a specific process for your design? Include the process or quality question when you contact our team.
THE MANUFACTURING JOURNEY
How Your Acetate Product Is Made
Follow the work from your first idea to the packed order. We agree on the design, material and sample with you before volume production. The steps below show what happens along the way.
01–04 / PROJECT & SAMPLE
Plan Your Product
01
Tell Us Your Requirements
We review your idea, reference product or drawing, intended use and quantities. Together, we clarify what you want to make and which details need confirmation before quoting.
02
Get Your Project Quote
We prepare your quote using the product details, quantities and processing requirements discussed with you. You can review what is included and ask questions before moving ahead.
03
Design & Sample Development
We develop the design and sample so you can review the shape, dimensions, finish and assembly. We discuss any changes with you before the sample is approved.
04
Confirm Your Material Choice
We confirm the chosen color, pattern and material against a physical sample. You can check the appearance and agree on acceptable variation before we use it for production.
05–10 / PRODUCTION
Make the Approved Design
05
Cut the Selected Acetate
Using the approved sample and drawing, we cut the selected acetate into shapes needed for your product. This prepares the material for the machining and finishing steps that follow.
06
Shape and Smooth Edges
We work on the cut edges and openings to remove rough areas and refine the profile. This prepares the parts for the finishing steps your design needs.
07
Mold Selection and Heat Forming
For designs that need a curve, we select a suitable forming mold and use heat to shape the acetate. The approved sample guides the required profile.
08
Polish in a Tumbling Drum
For designs suited to drum polishing, we tumble the parts to smooth their surfaces and edges. This prepares them for any further finishing needed to match the approved sample.
09
Refine and Polish by Hand
Where further finishing is needed, we refine and polish the parts by hand. This helps us check visible edges, curves and surfaces against the finish agreed on your sample.
10
Print Your Approved Logo
Where logo printing is part of your design, we apply the approved artwork in the agreed position. You can check its size and placement against the approved sample.
11–13 / DELIVERY
Check, Pack & Deliver
11
Inspect the Finished Products
Our team checks the finished products for appearance, dimensions, edges and assembly details where relevant. We use the approved sample as the reference for what you have agreed.
12
Pack for Your Order
We pack the products using the agreed packaging option and any confirmed logo details. This keeps the presentation consistent with your order before the shipment is prepared.
13
Arrange Shipping and Dispatch
We prepare the packed order for the agreed shipping method and confirm the dispatch details with you. Transit estimates are separate from production time and depend on the route.
The exact route depends on your product. Heat forming, drum polishing and logo printing are used where required by the agreed design. Hardware assembly is included where your product needs it.