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PRECISION PROTOTYPE & SHORT-RUN METAL STAMPING

An Unbeatable Resource Under 1 Roof
Prototype & Short-Run Services, Inc & American Wire EDM

Our 21,000 square foot southern California facility is equipped with state-of-the-art machines operated by technicians who are unsurpassed in skill and experience.

Teamed with American Wire EDM, a leading EDM company with nearly 30 years’ experience in this highly specialized field, we are equipped for any sized project, from a few pieces to tens of thousands, we’re an unbeatable resource.

State-of-the-Art Equipment | Ultra Precision | Tightest Tolerances

Working with You to Create the Perfect Part

Prototype & Short-Run Services, Inc. creates very precision prototype parts utilizing SCHMIDT Technology presses which provide ultra-precision. We incorporate cutting-edge technology and work with clients in the early stages to help them to create the perfect part for their application.

We’ve become a valuable resource to many of our clients to test out their designs and trouble shoot their parts to make sure that by the time they get to the marketplace they’re foolproof.

Let’s Talk About Your Next Project, Call Us Today
(714) 449-9661

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.

Design 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. Design 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.

Our Equipment

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 small as 0.0008″. We also offer SPC, which is available upon request.

Industries Served

At Prototype & Short-Run Services, we provide prototype assistance to customers in a broad range of industries, including:

Aerospace
Medical
Commercial
Electronics
Military
and many others

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.

"I have only recently been introduced to Prototype & Short-Run Services; however, it did not take long for me to realize their value in my line of work. Being involved in new product development for a major manufacturer of electrical connectors, I have used Prototype for a number of small components during the development of new designs. They are quick to respond to an RFQ and their prices are competitive. The quality of their work is excellent and their lead times facilitate a rapid prototyping strategy. Based on these qualities and my needs to develop and evaluate new concepts on a tight schedule, I foresee a long partnership with Prototype & Short-Run in the future."

"We at Campbell Plastics Engineering & Manufacturing as well as the Air Crew Protective Mask Team, wish to express our appreciation and gratitude to you and your team. The ingenuity, dedication and workmanship displayed by Prototype & Short Run Tooling in development of the connectors was outstanding. Through your efforts, the electrical pass through of the XM-45 gas mask was a booming success. Not only did your concept eliminate any possibility of electrical discontinuity or shorts it also reduced the connector system by $45.00 per mask. It is this type of ingenuity by small businesses that make many programs successful."

"I would like to take this opportunity to personally congratulate the entire Prototype and Short-Run Services team on becoming a Certified Supplier. Supplier Certification is more than just an award; it is a partnership and a key business strategy. We are proud of our product quality and strive to maintain a reputation for excellence. As our products can be substantively affected by items we procure, it is vital and sound business — that we have confidence in both our supplier’s products and processes. I recognize the commitment and effort that PASS continuously applies to improving all processes. You have earned this distinction. Collaboration and trust are the basis and building blocks to our past, present and future success. The ongoing interfaces between our two teams have provided an environment of open communication and enabled the implementation of process improvements. This ongoing interchange has resulted in quality thin metal fabricated products that have enabled us to maintain its position as a world leader in assemblies and panels. We look forward to many years of continued excellence from Prototype and Short-Run Services. You are a valued supplier and I applaud your accomplishments."