CNC machining robot shell prototype

Nov. 03, 2025

This article will use a case study of robot industry parts manufactured by Kaierwo to introduce how Kaierwo uses CNC machining and molding processes to reproduce customer designs.


Robot parts design concept diagram

Project Basic Information



Project IntroductionThis project was commissioned by a smart service robot manufacturer to produce a life-size prototype robot shell for demonstration and assembly testing. The client requires the shell to have a stylish and eye-catching overall appearance, a rigorous structure, and a high-gloss surface with a near-production-ready appearance.IndustryRobots
NameRobot Shell
MaterialABS+PMMA
ProcessCNC machining + Molding
Surface TreatmentSpray Painting + Masking and Color Separation Spray Painting
Machining ChallengesAchieving seamless assembly through a combination of fine surface polishing and precise machining.
SolutionProgramming to design reasonable assembly gaps and strictly controlling machining precision tolerances.
Project Cycle50 sets per month



What challenges are faced in CNC manufacturing of parts?


The robot's shell features a large curved surface and a two-tone yellow and black design. The client required seamless transitions between different color areas, with no gaps between the seams, strict control over overall dimensions, and a high-gloss, scratch-resistant surface. The complex curved shape placed high demands on CNC programming paths, assembly precision, and surface finishing.


Kaierwo Robotics Parts Prototyping Solutions


After analyzing the 3D model, our engineering team divided the robot's shell into multiple modular components to facilitate efficient processing and precise assembly. We selected ABS and PMMA materials, which are easy to process and have excellent formability. Through five-axis CNC milling, we achieved surface consistency for each component and tight control at the joints. To ensure a perfect fit for the yellow and black color-blocked components, we used locating pins for trial assembly and calibration before painting.


Customer Reviews


The final prototype perfectly replicated the design intent in both appearance and structure, with smooth curved surface transitions, precise seams, a full-bodied gloss, and a texture approaching that of mass-produced parts. The client was extremely satisfied with the overall result and used the prototype for display at industry exhibitions, where it received high praise from visitors.


Customer feedback on robot parts return photos


We attach great importance to customers' needs for product quality and rapid production.

We always insist that meeting customers' needs is to realize our value!

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