Bathroom hardware is a globally traded product. A faucet manufactured in China may be installed in a European luxury hotel; a valve made in Southeast Asia may end up in a U.S. residential building. To compete internationally, manufacturers must meet regulatory standards such as:
Achieving compliance requires tight process control—not only in material selection but also in machining accuracy. CNC lathes make this possible by enabling manufacturers to consistently produce parts that meet exact dimensional and surface quality requirements.