2025 Year-End CNC Order Guide : Beat the CNY Rush & Secure On-Time Delivery for 2026

1. Factories Slow Down Weeks Before the Holiday

Although the official holiday runs February 15–23, most CNC manufacturers begin scaling down operations from late January because:

• A large portion of factory workers are migrant workers

• Many leave 1–3 weeks ahead of the holiday

• Production lines typically drop to 50–70% capacity

After CNY, it often takes another 1–2 weeks for machines, staff, and supply chains to fully resume.

A late January order may not ship until March—missing your launch, delaying assembly, or causing stockouts.

2. Material Supply Tightens & Prices Rise

Material suppliers (metal, plastic, bar stock, sheet stock) close earlier than CNC factories. This results in:

• Reduced supply in January

• Longer lead times

• Temporary price increases (often 5–15%)

• Specialty materials becoming unavailable

To avoid exaggerated claims, here’s our actual internal stocking strategy:

• Honscn maintains a steady safety inventory of commonly used metals and plastics (such as 6061 aluminum, 304/316 stainless steel, brass, ABS, POM, PEEK)

• In December, we increase stock by 20–30% based on forecasted year-end demand

• These materials follow the previous contracted price, meaning clients avoid sudden January price spikes

3. Rushed Orders = Quality Risks

As CNC shops try to clear all year-end orders before closing:

• Tooling changes are rushed

• Process checks are skipped

• Temp workers may be used

• QC teams are overwhelmed

This is one of the biggest hidden risks—parts may be delivered, but tolerances or surface finishing may fail your requirements.

4. Logistics Bottlenecks

From late January to mid-February:

• DHL/UPS/FedEx capacity tightens

• Customs clearance slows

• Flight frequency drops

• Port congestion increases

What normally takes 3–5 days may take 7–10 days.

Missing the shipping cutoff means your parts wait in a warehouse until after CNY.

How Honscn Keeps Your Year-End Orders On Track

We don’t “react” to the year-end rush—we plan for it.
Here’s how our system ensures stable capacity, quality, and delivery.

1. 50 CNC Machines = Stable Capacity Even in Peak Season

Unlike small workshops that rely on 5–10 machines, Honscn operates a diversified CNC fleet:

• 5-axis machining centers

• CNC turning centers

• CNC milling machines

• Automatic lathes for high-volume components

These are allocated into:

• Prototype cells (10–500 pcs)

• Mid-volume production lines (500–3,000 pcs)

• High-volume lines (3,000+ pcs)

This structured allocation ensures we can accept year-end and pre-CNY orders even when demand surges.

2. Experienced 20-Year Engineering Team Ensures Quality Under Pressure

Year-end orders are handled only by our senior team:

• Average CNC experience: 12+ years

• In-house programmers optimize toolpaths for speed & precision

• Dedicated QC team performs:

  • First Article Inspection

  • In-process checks

  • Pre-shipment inspection

This prevents the typical “CNY rush quality drop” many buyers experience elsewhere.

3. Realistic Material Stocking Strategy (No Exaggeration)

To avoid materials becoming unavailable in January:

• We maintain consistent safety stock year-round

• In mid-December, we increase stock 20–30% based on forecast

• Specialty materials (titanium, copper alloys, engineering plastics) are pre-booked with 2–3 reliable suppliers

This ensures stable supply and avoids sudden price hikes.

Regarding Pricing During Peak Season

It’s normal for raw material suppliers to adjust prices slightly before CNY.
But at Honscn:

• Materials purchased in December follow locked-in pricing

• Your order uses what we already stocked, so the price remains stable

• If market prices rise in January, increases apply only to materials not yet stocked, not to your December-confirmed order

This approach protects you from sudden 20–30% increases seen in the market.

4. Clear Timelines + Transparent Weekly Updates

For all year-end orders, we provide:

• Production schedule

• Risk assessment

• Weekly photo updates

• QC summary

• Shipping cutoff reminders

Our communication team ensures you always know where your order stands—no guessing, no surprises.

5. Priority Shipping Coordination

We pre-book logistics capacity with DHL/FedEx/UPS during peak season and prepare all customs documents in advance.

Result:
95%+ of our pre-CNY shipments clear within 1–2 days.

If you are cutting it close:
We offer limited Fast-Track Slots for small batches placed before Jan 25, 2026—first come, first served.

Client Cases: How Early Planning Saves the Day

Case 1: Automotive Supplier Avoids Late Launch Penalty

A US automotive client needed 6,000 brackets as a year-end order. Their original vendor said delivery before CNY was impossible.

Honscn:

• Used pre-stocked aluminum

• Started machining within 48 hours

• Ran a stable two-shift operation

• Shipped Feb 4

Result:
The client avoided a six-figure penalty.

Case 2: Aerospace Startup Hits a Critical Demo Deadline

A startup needed 200 custom 5-axis titanium housings, but their previous vendor produced out-of-tolerance parts.

Honscn:

• Adjusted the design

• Sourced titanium through our pre-CNY partner channel

• Delivered in 7 machining days

The client secured a multi-million dollar project after a successful February demo.

How to Secure Your Year-End Production Slot

Step 1 — Send Your CAD Files

We accept STEP, SolidWorks, IGES, and even hand sketches.

Step 2 — Receive a Quote Within 24 Hours

With timeline, risks, and material plan included.

Step 3 — Secure Production Capacity

We accept a 30% deposit to lock in your pre-CNY slot.

Step 4 — Receive Weekly Production Updates

Including machining progress, QC photos, and packaging status.

Step 5 — On-Time Delivery Before CNY

We coordinate shipping & customs to ensure smooth delivery.

Post-CNY Production Planning (Avoid the February–March Backlog)

Factories experience a heavy backlog right after reopening.
We offer a Post-CNY Production Reserve:

If you place your Q2 2026 order before Feb 1, 2026, we will:

• Reserve capacity

• Start production immediately after reopening (Feb 24, 2026)

• Deliver in 2–3 weeks instead of the usual 5–6 weeks

Conclusion: Don’t Let the CNY Rush Disrupt Your 2025 Year-End Plan

CNY interruptions are predictable—but delays only affect those who wait too long.

With Honscn’s:

• 20 years of CNC experience

• 50-machine production system

• Senior engineering team

• Realistic material stocking

• Transparent scheduling

• Shipping coordination

You can place year-end orders with confidence and receive them before the holiday shutdown—with stable quality and stable pricing.

Ready to secure your year-end CNC order for 2026 CNY delivery?

Send us your design files today—we’ll return a detailed quote within 24 hours.