
The Prototype Process
Any new project where turnaround time and precision are absolutes requires an expert. Our experience allows us to provide solid guidance through the entire prototype phase. Our goal is to work with your engineers, designers, or technicians to eliminate as many revisions as possible right from the start.
Working from your model, print, or idea we can provide initial pricing along with any feedback on critical part features, machinability issues, material types, and part finishes. This review process ensures the best parts are produced no matter what the revision level.
Sometimes having a physical part in hand immediately is the most important solution. We can do that too. Once the necessary information has been received, the part is entered into our ERP system. From here, we can easily provide estimated pricing at any quantity level during the prototype phase of your project.
When your project reaches our floor it is under the care of highly skilled journeyman-level machinists-- the kind of craftsmen you want machining your prototype. It is also routed and tracked through its entire process by our ERP system.
See SERVICES for more specific information on inspection, traceability documentation, and equipment size.
Quick Facts
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Quantity:
Typically 1 to 10pcs. Depends on your application and testing required.
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Lead Time:
Ranges from 1 day to 2 weeks depending on the part complexity and finishes.
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Materials:
See SERVICES page for a list of materials we use all the time.
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Print vs Model:
Either, both or none. Show us what you've got and we'll guide you from there.
Materials
2024
5052
6061
6063
7075
MIC 6, K100-S
4130
4140, 4142
4340
8620
SPRING STEEL
STRESSPROOF
1018
1045
12L14
A36
ABS
ACETAL, DELRIN, ESD
ACRYLIC
CTFE, KEL-F
ECTFE, HALAR
HDPE
NYLON, NYLATRON
PEEK
PET, ERTALYTE
PFA
PHENOLIC, MICARTA
POLYCARBONATE
POLYPROPYLENE
PTFE, TEFLON
PVDF, KYNAR
PVC, CPVC
UHMW, TIVAR
ULTEM
303
304, 304L
316, 316L
416
440C
15-5
17-4
O1
A2
D2
S7
H13
CAST, DUCTILE IRONS
COPPER
BRASS
BRONZE