// 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.
Got a tough part? Send it over.
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.