PROTOTYPE STAMPINGS
Custom Prototype Parts
A successful product begins with a prototype CAD file or dimensioned PDF print. At Prototype & Short-Run Services, Inc., we draw upon our extensive experience in prototype metal stamping to bring your ideas to life. Using our metal stamping prototyping process, your concepts are transformed into custom precision parts. This allows your company to build on the success of the initial prototype designs.
The prototype process is the construction of physical objects, using solid freeform fabrication. This technique first allows us at Prototype & Short-Run Services to produce sheet metal prototype models and prototype parts. We can then apply it even more broadly, to manufacture production-quality parts in smaller numbers. The process of prototyping uses a three-dimensional virtual drawing, as from a CAD file, to the fabrication of a sheet metal prototype model. The physical model can reveal aspects about a product earlier in the development cycle. Whether you’re interested in a complete prototype model, or a prototype part, we can meet your needs.
Prototyping Benefits
Why does a successful product start with a solid prototype? Because changing a prototype is simple. Changing a part when you’ve already produced thousands of them – that’s harder and a lot more expensive. Prototyping offers a wide range of benefits that will have a positive impact on your bottom line. Prototyping:
- Speeds the process – get your product to market faster
- Helps reduce mistakes that can cost you money
- Eliminates unnecessary features early in the process
- Reveals weaknesses early on
- Allows you to create parts with complex geometries
- Decreases the need for engineering changes down the road
- Extends the life of the final product
Prototyping Services
As a full-service metal shop, we offer a complete range of services to help you create a successful prototype. By providing design assistance, top-shelf customer service, fast delivery and meticulous quality control, we help our customers reach their goals. Contact us for more information.
Manufacturing Assistance
Prototypes are easy to revise and change – but what if you’re not sure how to change it? Our engineers can bring fresh sets of eyes to your prototype. Manufacturing assistance is one of the services we offer with the goal of ensuring that our customers succeed. Our team of engineers has extensive experience with precision prototyping.
Fast Delivery
At Prototype & Short-Run Services, we can deliver prototypes in as little as two weeks. We do everything we can to ensure that you win the race to the marketplace.
Quality Control
Video comparators help us perform a close-tolerance inspection. In fact, we’re able to check dimensions down to five decimal places. The CNC technology we use helps us form intricate, delicate parts, some with thicknesses as thin as 0.0008″. We also offer SPC, which is available upon request.
Our Equipment
Industries Served
At Prototype & Short-Run Services, we provide prototype assistance to customers in a broad range of industries, including:
Because we have experience with a broad range of industries and products, we are confident that we can help you create a prototype that will serve as the foundation of a successful product launch. Even if you don’t see your industry on this list, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our engineers have the knowledge and intuition necessary for developing successful prototypes – for any industry.
History of Prototyping
Humans have been creating prototyping since the very first stone tools. Prototyping with CNC machining began in the late 1960s. Herbert Voelcker, an engineering professor, was the first to experiment with computer-controlled machine tools. Throughout the 70s, 80s, and 90s, prototyping with CNC machining evolved to become the efficient, precise and reliable process that it is today.
Metal Prototyping for Individual Parts & Complete Models
If your project requires prototype stamping for complete models or individual parts, we can meet your needs. Contact Prototype & Short-Run Services for more information.
Contact our headquarters in Orange, California, at (714) 449-9661 or fill out our online form.
