We turn a 3D model into a machined, tested part. DFM analysis and quote in 12 hours, ±0.005 mm on critical features, and no minimum order quantity from one piece to 10,000.
A 0.5 mm internal corner on a 40 mm deep pocket cannot be milled with any standard tool. Without a DFM pass, the shop quotes it, cuts it, and the corner either breaks the tool or comes out with a radius nobody planned for. Two weeks gone.
A 0.05 mm bore callout on a part with no datum scheme is a guess, not a spec. If the drawing does not state which faces locate the part, the first article may pass inspection and still not fit the assembly.
For a part that will be die cast or injection molded in volume, cutting every prototype from solid wastes money and weeks. The prototype should be made the way the production part will be made, wherever the geometry allows it.
Unreleased geometry in a shared folder is a legal problem, not just a security one. Design changes before launch carry the highest value, and the least protection.
Two decisions drive every prototype: the process, and the datum scheme.
A prototype is only useful if it predicts the behavior of the production part. For a machined housing, we cut it from the specified billet on 5-axis centers so the grain direction, wall stiffness and surface finish match the final part. For a housing that will be die cast, we machine a near-net blank, or use vacuum casting for low-volume form and fit checks.
The choice is not about speed alone. It is about which deviation from the production process you can accept at this stage. Wall thickness, draft and corner radii all change between processes, and the prototype should tell you which changes are safe.
We hold ±0.005 mm where the function needs it and open up everywhere else. A part with a 0.01 mm bearing bore and a loose cosmetic edge costs less to make than one with a uniform tight callout, and it passes inspection more reliably.
Every prototype gets a first-article review before the run continues. Raw material certificates are checked on receipt, in-process dimensions are monitored, and the final part is measured against the drawing. Reports are available on request.
| Route | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| 5-axis CNC | Functional metal parts, tight tolerance | Cost per part at high volume |
| 3-axis CNC | Prismatic parts, flat datums | Undercuts and deep side pockets |
| Mill-turn | Shafts with cross features | Long slender parts flex |
| Vacuum casting | Form and fit sets, 10–50 pieces | Not for load-bearing use |
| 3D printing | Ergonomics, packaging, early checks | Anisotropic strength |
| Sheet metal | Brackets, chassis, panels | Thick sections need machining |
16 simultaneous 5-axis centers for contoured surfaces, deep pockets and parts that need five faces in one setup.
Machined and cast prototypes from one piece, with the same datum scheme the production part will use.
16 mill-turn centers handle shafts, bushings and fittings with cross holes and keyways in one cycle.
Laser cutting, bending and welding for enclosures, brackets and chassis prototypes.
SLA and FDM parts for ergonomic checks, jigs and packaging trials before metal is cut.
Anodizing, plating, powder coating, bead blasting and laser marking to match the production finish.
| Capability | Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Machine count | 127 high-precision CNC machines | 3 wholly-owned plants |
| 5-axis centers | 16 simultaneous | Contoured and complex geometry |
| 4-axis mills | 12 | Multi-face prismatic parts |
| 3-axis machines | 27 | Fast turnaround on simple parts |
| Mill-turn centers | 16 | Shafts with cross features |
| Max part size | 4,000 × 400 × 150 mm | Long parts on large travel machines |
| Rotary table | Ø400 mm | Positioned features around a bore |
| Tolerance | ±0.005 mm / ±0.0002 in | On critical features |
Fifteen years of prototype and low-volume work, with 150 technicians across 7,600 m² of floor space.
Send a STEP file and a drawing. You get a price, a lead time and a written list of features that will not machine as drawn.
Tight callouts are held on the features that matter, with inspection data to prove it before the parts ship.
One prototype or a 10,000-part run. The same process, the same inspection, no setup fee structure that punishes small builds.
Once the DFM points are resolved, cutting can begin within 24 hours. Parts typically ship in 3–5 days.
Uploads are secure, files are not shared outside the project team, and an NDA is available on request before you send anything.
Prototypes must predict crash, thermal and NVH behavior, so material and process match production.
Cleanable surfaces, documented material traceability and a stable process from first article onward.
Spline shafts, motor shafts and gear sets held to bore and keyway alignment tolerances.
Gear sets and actuator parts where backlash and bore position decide whether the joint moves smoothly.
A STEP or IGES file plus a 2D drawing with tolerances and datum callouts. The drawing matters more than the model: it carries the tolerance budget, surface finish and material spec.
If the drawing is not finished, send what you have. We will flag missing callouts in the DFM notes rather than guess.
Quotation and DFM analysis come back within 12 hours. Once the DFM points are agreed, production can start within 24 hours.
Most prototype orders ship in 3–5 days. That window assumes the material is in stock and the drawing does not change mid-run.
Yes, on critical features, with the right machine and setup. Holding it across every dimension on the drawing is a different question, and usually an unnecessary cost.
We will tell you which features can hold that tolerance and which ones should open up to keep the part manufacturable and affordable.
There is no minimum. We run from one prototype to 10,000+ part runs on the same equipment.
For a single part, setup time dominates the price. If you can use a standard billet size or accept a slightly looser finish on non-critical faces, the cost drops.
Yes. An NDA is available on request, and we can sign yours or provide ours. Uploads are kept secure and confidential.
For unreleased geometry, send the NDA first. It removes any ambiguity about what happens to the files.
Aluminum grades including 6061, 7075 and 2024; stainless 303, 304, 316L and 17-4PH; steels such as 1018, 4140 and 4340; copper and brass; titanium TA2 and TC4; and engineering plastics including POM, PEEK and PC.
If the production part uses a specific grade, use the same grade in the prototype. Substituting a free-machining grade hides the real machining behavior.
Where the geometry allows it. A prototype that will become a die casting can be machined from a near-net blank so wall thickness and draft are realistic.
When the process cannot be matched, we say so and explain which differences in the prototype you should not read into the production part.
Every part is inspected before shipment: raw material check, in-process monitoring and final inspection. Reports are available on request.
Tell us which dimensions are critical when you order. Those are the ones we measure and record in detail.
Upload your STEP file and drawing. You get a quote, a DFM list and a lead time within 12 hours, with no minimum order quantity and an NDA available before you send anything.
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CNC Plastics 10 grades
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