// CAPABILITY — PROTOTYPING
Rapid Prototyping in Real Materials
Iterate on functional, production-grade parts — not approximations — machined to the same exacting standards as your full production run.
A prototype is only useful if it behaves like the real thing. We machine prototypes in the same production-grade metals and plastics you'll ship in, so your test data is real and your move to production is short.
Prototype like you'll produce
Because we prototype on the same 5-axis and turning equipment we run production on, the path from first article to repeatable run is direct. No re-engineering the process when you scale.
- Functional parts in production materials (not soft tooling)
- High-mix, low-volume and bridge production runs
- Direct path from prototype to production
- DFM feedback to save cost before you commit
Design-for-manufacturability built in
Send your model and we'll flag anything that adds cost or risk before we cut metal — tolerances that don't need to be tight, features that fight the toolpath, material choices worth a second look.
| Turnaround | Standard lead times; expedited available |
|---|---|
| Materials | Production-grade metals & plastics |
| Inputs | STEP, IGES, drawings, native CAD |
| Volumes | 1-off prototype through bridge production |
// FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Lead time depends on geometry and material; expedited turnaround is available when you need it. Send your file for a firm quote and schedule.
Yes — that's the point. We machine prototypes in production-grade materials so your testing reflects the real part.
We provide design-for-manufacturability feedback up front to reduce cost and risk before any metal is cut.
Send us the hard one.
Upload your drawing or STEP file and we'll come back with pricing and lead time — from a single high-mix part to full production runs, held to exacting tolerances.