Xeon NC / Logistics & fulfillment / By Evan Hayes
Making the part is only half the job.
Getting it to your dock — undamaged, on time, and without overpaying for freight — is the other half. At Xeon NC, both happen under one roof.
Because we manufacture across the full range — one-off prototypes through high-volume production — we ship across the full range too. The same order data that drives the laser and press brake also feeds our shipping logic: part geometry, material, weight, and packaging all flow into one controlled workflow that picks the smartest way to get your parts to you.
- 1 part
- Smallest order we ship
- 3 modes
- Parcel, LTL, truckload
- 1
- Workflow from CAD to carrier
- 0
- Re-sourcing as you scale
Three modes. Chosen per order.
There's no single "right" way to ship metal — it depends on how much you're moving and how far. We work across three modes and choose between them on every order.
| Mode | Best for | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Small parcel | Prototypes and low volume: single parts and small batches that fit in a box. | Ground or expedited courier. The fastest, most economical path for prototypes. |
| LTL freight | Production, palletized: too big for parcel, not enough to fill a trailer. | You share the truck, and the cost, with other freight. |
| Full truckload | High-volume production runs bound for one destination. | A dedicated trailer: lowest cost per part at volume, direct transit, minimal handling. |

One workflow, the right mode. The mode that ships your order is the one that's genuinely best for it, not just whatever's easiest.
Prototypes, at bench speed.
When you're iterating on a design or ordering a handful of parts, speed and simplicity win. Small-parcel shipping via standard ground or expedited courier gets a prototype to your bench quickly, without freight overhead.

- Best forOne-off prototypes, first articles, and small batches that fit safely in a carton.
- Why it worksDoor-to-door tracking, fast transit, and per-package pricing that makes sense for low quantities.
- ProtectedParts are deburred, separated, and packed so edges and finishes survive the trip.
Production, palletized.
Once an order outgrows a parcel — heavier batches, larger parts, or multiple boxes that belong on a pallet — LTL (less-than-truckload) freight takes over. Your shipment rides alongside other freight, so you only pay for the space and weight you use.

- Best forProduction quantities that fill one or several pallets, but not a whole trailer.
- Why it worksPalletized handling protects the parts, and shared trailer space keeps cost well below a dedicated truck.
- PredictableFreight class, zone, and transit time are known up front. See where your destination falls on the LTL shipping zones map.
High volume. The trailer is yours.
For large production runs, a dedicated truckload is the most efficient way to move parts. The trailer is yours end to end, which means the lowest cost per part at volume, the least handling, and direct point-to-point transit.

- Best forHigh-volume orders and recurring production releases bound for a single destination.
- Why it worksNo terminal transfers, fewer touches, and the best rate per pound once you're filling a trailer.
- ScalableAs your volumes grow, the shipping plan grows with them — no change of supplier required.
The savings are in the details.
Choosing parcel, LTL, or truckload is only the start. Because shipping is wired into the same platform that runs the shop, the details are handled with the same precision as the parts themselves.

- Weight & dimensions from the partGeometry and material are already known, so packaged weight and size are calculated, not guessed.
- Smart packagingParts are nested, separated, and crated to protect edges, bends, and finishes while minimizing dimensional weight.
- Carrier & mode logicThe workflow compares modes and carriers against your destination zone to balance cost against lead time.
- ConsolidationMultiple parts or line items are combined into the fewest, safest shipments wherever it lowers cost.
The goal: parts that arrive intact, on schedule, and at the lowest defensible freight cost for the scale you're ordering at.
One partner, from the first box to a full trailer.
The advantage of manufacturing and shipping at every scale under one roof is continuity. Prototype with us today, scale to production next quarter, and grow into truckload volumes — all without re-sourcing, re-qualifying parts, or rebuilding a supply chain.
- Prototype.A first article ships small parcel to your bench.
- Production.Approved parts move to palletized LTL as quantities grow.
- Volume.Recurring releases to one destination fill a dedicated trailer.
The parts stay consistent because the shop stays the same. The freight scales with you because the shipping logic was built to.
Planning a production ramp? Tell us your projected volumes and destinations in your quote and we'll map the most cost-effective shipping path from your first prototype through full production.
Whatever volume you're at, we can manufacture it — and optimize how it gets to you.
From the shop floor to your dock.
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